Biden names longtime Hill aide as his legislative affairs director
President Biden is tapping Shuwanza Goff — a veteran congressional aide who also served as his main point of contact to the House at the start of the administration — as his new director of legislative affairs, making her the …
Obamas’ personal chef drowns near family’s home
Former President Obama’s personal chef has drowned near the family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard.
Frederick D. Haynes III on succeeding Jesse Jackson, marching and ‘woke preaching’
The Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, who has led a Black megachurch in Dallas for 40 years, has just been chosen to succeed the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who was president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition for more than five decades. Like …
RPS presents Summer Fest
Richmond Public Schools students, family, staff and the larger Richmond community are invited to join the 4th Annual RPS Summer Fest on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richmond High School for the Arts (formerly George Wythe …
Richmond area feeling impact from visitors
More visitors are coming to the Richmond area to participate in conventions and sporting events, giving a boost to the regional economy, generating jobs and filling hotels.
New signs discourage drivers from giving out money
Nearly two dozen signs designed to decrease panhandling and distracted driving recently popped up at busy intersections in Richmond.
City Councilwoman says rumors of eminent domain in North Side ‘not true’
A hoax that created a small uproar over the Richmond leg of the $266 million regional Fall Line Trail is being dispelled.
Chesterfield County receives $755,000 broadband grant
Chesterfield County has been awarded a $755,523 grant through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Develop- ment’s Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) to support the county’s partnership with All Points Broadband and Dominion Energy to develop broadband availability countywide.
New life, new name for Wythe
When making remarks about the new Richmond High School of the Arts last Saturday, Jason Kamras’ words were noticeably cheerful and upbeat.
City names Edwards as police chief
Richard “Rick” Edwards is now the city’s 21st chief of police.
Jesse Jackson steps back from PUSH
The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago.
Changing of the guard
Judge Roger L. Gregory is now the former chief judge of the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Combating PTSD during, after military career
Sgt. Maj. Keith L. Craig, who was raised in Yantley, Ala., joined the Army in August 1984 at age 17.
City OKs plan for toothless commission to keep tabs on utilities
City Council is on track to create the city’s first Public Utilities & Services Commission to review issues involving public utilities and pass a modified ban on lions, tigers, alligators and other “exotic or wild animals.”
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
