East End arts organization receives six-figure grant
In Richmond’s East End, Oakwood Arts quietly reshapes the future for young creatives. Now, with a $123,500 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the nonprofit is set to expand its Job and Education Training (JET) program, giving underrepresented …
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The presidential election, as well as contests for the U.S. Senate, Congress, Richmond Mayor, City Council and School Board, take place: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as U.S. pharmacies struggle to define new role
Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.
VCU students lead anti-war march to State Capitol on Gaza War anniversary
Traffic on East Broad Street came to a standstill Monday afternoon, as anti-war, pro-Palestine students at Virginia Commonwealth University walked out of classes to march against the conflict in the Middle East.
Lawsuit claims Virginia is purging legitimate voters from the rolls
A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of an ongoing “purge” of voter rolls that will disenfranchise legitimate voters.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) and producing a series of tornadoes around the state. Tampa avoided a direct hit.
Harris ahead in state by comfortable margin, new poll says
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, leads Republican Donald Trump by 11 points (52% to 41%) among Virginia likely voters, according to a new poll released Monday by the Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University.
Richmond city workers call on Stoney to continue contract negotiations
City of Richmond employees are calling on Mayor Levar M. Stoney to come back to the bargaining table and ensure their first union contract can be implemented. Their message rang out throughout the city Tuesday afternoon, as a crowd of …
Former hospital worker charged with Irvo Otieno’s death acquitted
A Dinwiddie County jury acquitted the first defendant to stand trial in the death of Irvo Otieno, who died in custody at a Virginia mental hospital last year. The verdict raises questions about the fate of others facing charges in …
Virginia NAACP names Melanie Campbell as speaker for annual convention
The Virginia NAACP announced that Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, will be the keynote speaker for the Freedom Fund Gala at its 89th Annual Convention in Williamsburg.
Holiday closing Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
In observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 14, please note the following:
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority receives $4.9M grant for school mental health
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant to expand mental health programs in Richmond Public Schools and its clinic.
RPS announces top accreditation numbers at School Board meeting
Richmond Public Schools announced at Monday evening’s School Board meeting that it is leading the state in the number of accredited schools.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending on Saturday, Oct. 5, COVID-19 accounted for .9% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, trending down from previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that timeframe at the time of publication. Data …
First municipal African burial ground in city gets state recognition
Virginia officials will unveil a state historical marker next week honoring Richmond’s first municipal African cemetery, a site that dates back to 1799.
