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Free workshop for clearing records

The Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorneys office, Nolef Turns, Justice Forward Virginia and the Richmond Public Law Library will present a free informational workshop on expungement from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 15, at the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin …

Erica Abrams Locklear, Kidada Williams lead Library of Virginia author talks

The Library of Virginia’s Carole Weinstein Author Series continues this summer with free talks from experts on regional culture and history.

A lifetime of racism makes Alzheimer’s disease more common in Black Americans

Constance Guthrie is not dead yet, but her daughter has begun to plan her funeral.

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has FDA approval now

U.S. officials granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug in late June, clearing the way for Medicare and other insurance plans to begin covering the treatment for people with the brain-robbing disease.

Justices teach when the Supreme Court isn’t in session

For decades, the University of Hawaii law school has marketed its Jurist-In-Residence program to the Supreme Court as an all-expenses-paid getaway, with the upside of considerable “down time” in paradise.

Virginia colleges pivot post-affirmative action decision

Colleges and universities in Virginia are adjusting in the wake of a supreme Court decision last week that ended affirmative action in higher education.

Chaos and violence

Mass shootings broke out at festivals, block parties and other gatherings in a handful of cities this week as the U.S. celebrated the Fourth of July. Gun violence that flared in Washington, D.C, Louisiana, Florida, Philadelphia, Texas and Baltimore left …

RRHA approves developer’s plans for Jackson Ward hotel

Michael A. “Mike” Hopkins is on track to achieve his 20-year-old dream of developing a hotel in Richmond.

City residents’ delinquent taxes pile up

Thousands of Richmond residents are ignoring City Hall tax bills on cars, trucks, boats, trailer homes, recreational vehicles and other such personal property.

Richmond casino gets boost

Richmond advocates for a casino gained a boost when talks between house and senate negotiators over an amended state budget collapsed last week, although public school and mental health advocates were left disappointed.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

General Assembly likely to have record number of Black members

Now that primary results are in, the battle for control of the legislature begins in earnest ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.

RHHD offers immunizations, physicals

Families in Richmond and Henrico County are encouraged to take advantage of free school-required immunizations and physicals throughout the summer, courtesy of the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts.

Girls For A Change launches ambassador program at Meadowbrook High School

Girls For A Change will launch its Girl Ambassador Program, a four-year, tiered approach to workforce development, at Meadowbrook High School.

JWC Foundation announces academy for Black entrepreneurs

The JWC Foundation, home of the Jackson Ward Collective and BLCK Street Conference, will launch its 3rd Cohort for the Community Business Academy, a 12-week course featuring hands-on training to teach business fundamentals.