Former Gov. Wilder and experts discuss people-first governance
With election season in full swing, former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder joined political analysts for a discussion on the importance of a people-first government during a symposium at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Singleton Performing Arts Center on Tuesday evening.
Cristo Rey Richmond High School names new president and CEO
Cristo Rey Richmond High School appointed Charleita M. Richardson as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 4, the school’s board of directors announced last week.
Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
The Richmond and Henrico health districts are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in observing Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week through Sept. 21.
Candidates focus on student safety, leadership at 3rd District forum
Another round of a very important job interviews for Richmond School Board candidates happened in Linwood Holton Elementary School’s gymnasium Tuesday evening.
Council hopefuls meet in packed community forum
Three candidates vying for Richmond’s 3rd District City Council seat made their case Tuesday evening at Linwood Holton Elementary School, presenting their visions for the North Side’s future.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Sept. 14, hospital admissions in Virginia associated with COVID-19 dropped 9.3% from the previous week, and new admissions remain low. Five deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within the same timeframe. Updated data on COVID-19 …
Voting Information
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
Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims
For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshiping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole. Last Sunday, they needed that uplifting balm more than ever.
Run Richmond 16.19 – more than a race
Want to run or walk through history? Run Richmond 16.19 may be the event for you. The third annual race happens this Saturday, Sept. 21, and offers a unique opportunity to explore Richmond’s Black history while staying active.
VCU launches program to tackle pharmacy technician shortage
Virginia Commonwealth University is launching a program to train entry level pharmacy technicians, to address severe staffing shortages in pharmacies and hospitals across Virginia and the nation.
Harris ahead of Trump by comfortable margin in Virginia
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a significant lead over former President Donald Trump in Virginia.
De-baited
Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration …
Surviving Brunswick 15 share stories of courage, struggle
Marvin Curtis Jones Sr. remembers hitchhiking from his family’s farm to Brunswick High School in Lawrenceville every morning during his senior year. He avoided riding the school bus that stopped near his home because he didn’t want to endure racial …
As interest wanes, pediatricians scale back on COVID-19 shots
When Dr. Eric Ball opened a refrigerator full of childhood vaccines, all the expected shots were there — DTaP, polio, pneumococcal vaccine — except one.
Stoney rebrands gun violence office, responds to mayoral candidates
Mayor Levar M. Stoney defended his administration and addressed key city issues during a Thursday press conference at City Hall, responding to recent scrutiny from mayoral candidates and the press.
