Pool goes dry in Gilpin Court
For the last 16 months, the facility in the Gilpin Court public housing community has had no water in its indoor pool.
Robertson pushes plan to fix aging schools
Ellen F. Robertson is frustrated after a year of trying and failing to win School Board support to replace Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in the North Side section of the 6th District she represents on City Council.
Diversity efforts lead to key appointments at U. Va.
The endeavors go to hiring, as well as representation on key university boards and committees.
Family relapses into system
The mother and son were separated by the walls and windows at the Richmond Justice Center in Shockoe Valley.
Mayor forces out his No.2 at City Hall
In an unexpected move, Mayor Jones, who has a little more than two years left in office, abruptly ousted Mr. Marshall, the No. 2 official at City Hall.
Veteran journalist leads Free Press news operations
Meet the new managing editor of the Richmond Free Press.
Late for learning
Javian Buffaloe finally was able to start middle school on Tuesday — two weeks after classes began for most Richmond students.
Abuse hurts Rice, NFL
Ray Rice just became the face of domestic violence.
McDonnell makes history
History will surely remember Bob McDonnell. Just not the way he had envisioned.
Minimum wage protesters take it to the street
They were among 10 people who staged an impromptu sit-in in the 2300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike in front of a McDonald’s restaurant — blocking traffic on the major artery last Thursday.
Va. NAACP prez insists group still relevant
The president of the state NAACP insists the organization’s still shuttered headquarters office will reopen.
Tax cut ahead?
With his highly controversial stadium plan still on hold, Mayor Dwight C. Jones is now seeking to boost his popularity with a familiar politician’s ploy — a tax cut.
Unemployed find help at Our House
Kinfolks Community Empowerment and Sustainability Program's chief aim is to provide jobs and other resources to residents of Mosby and other public housing communities and to empower them to move into permanent housing.
Back-to-school challenges
More than 23,000 Richmond students will pour into classrooms next Tuesday to begin the new school year. And as usual, the city’s schools face an uphill climb.
McDonnell seeks to discredit prosecution's case
The ex-governor and his defense team quickly went to work to shoot holes in prosecutors’ claims that Mr. McDonnell participated in a secret gifts-for-political favors scheme while in office.
