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Parking may cost $5 to $20 for courthouse visits

Parking for anyone going to the John Marshall Courts Building just became more difficult—and expensive.

Gun violence, speeding and other Varina District issues to be discussed

Henrico County Board Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson, who represents the Varina District, will host several “Community Conversations” to address issues involving speeding, gun violence, an upcoming bond referendum and more.

Rep. McEachin offers platitudes for East End and Evergreen cemeteries

U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin has joined the worry brigade about the future of two historic Black cemeteries that a collapsed Richmond nonprofit owns.

Ministers, medical experts honored

A group that was launched two years ago to provide Black pastors with information on Covid-19 and other health issues to share with their congregants received recognition from City Council Monday.

SOL scores show symptom of larger problem

The Standards of Learning low test scores recently reported for Richmond Public Schools can partially be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Invisible men, women and children

One topic is conspicuously absent from the current tour of Virginia’s historic governor’s mansion — slavery.

Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

Group announces bus trip for veterans to visit national memorials

World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans in the Richmond area are being sought for a free trip to visit the war memorials of Washington, D.C., courtesy of Old Dominion Honor Flight.

Plan linking city traffic lights with regional emergency vehicle system stalled

When lights and sirens are activated, drivers of fire trucks and ambulances in Chesterfield and Henrico counties have equipment that can turn traffic lights from red to green as they respond to emergencies. The bottom line: Safer and smoother travel …

Free insurance for released inmates

Inmates being released from the Richmond City Justice Center will leave with free health insurance, Sheriff Antionette V. Irving announced Wednesday.

Scholarship established for slain journalist Sierra Jenkins

Reporter Sierra Jenkins, who was shot and killed in March while leaving a Norfolk pizza restaurant, will live on in a college scholarship for future journalists.

Council defeats proposal to change how Richmonders vote in elections

Ranked-choice voting — aimed at ensuring that election winners have majority support — has been booted from Richmond.

Renowned Virginia Tech professor and poet retires

Internationally known poet Nikki Giovanni retired Sept. 1 as an English professor at Virginia Tech University, bringing an end to a celebrated career at the university that spanned more than 30 years and earned her accolades inside and outside the …

Standing in the shadows of war

Postponed.

VCU names Aaron J. Hart vice president for student affairs

Aaron J. Hart will join Virginia Commonwealth University as its next vice president for student affairs, beginning Oct. 25.