Council member threatens to delay design funds for new George Wythe
Will Richmond City Council stand in the way of transferring $7.3 million to Richmond Pub- lic Schools so an architect can design a replacement George Wythe High School?
Public school enrollment down 46,000 statewide since pandemic
Richmond Public Schools has reported that 2,700 fewer students were enrolled Sept. 30 as the new school year began than in 2019 before the start of the pandemic.
Richmond, Chesterfield libraries join program to distribute free at-home COVID-19 test kits
Libraries across Virginia have joined the effort to make it easier for residents to test themselves for possible COVID-19 infection.
Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
New VCU Health Adult Outpatient Pavilion to open Dec. 6
After more than four years of design and construction, opening day is finally arriving for the new Adult Outpatient Pavilion on the medical campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.
YMCA makes deal on Downtown building
The YMCA of Greater Richmond could become a model for nonprofits seeking to gain revenue from old buildings, while keeping them in operation.
School, city spirit merged at Armstrong-Walker Classic Legacy
“I’m the last Dragon.” Ashley Singleton is many things — a Richmond resident with deep family ties to Church Hill and an educator with the nonprofit Blue Sky Fund.
Richmond’s George Floyd?
Richmonder Joshua Lee Lawhon’s life ended on Jan. 16, 2018.
Wilder, James named to Gov.-elect Youngkin’s transition team
Gov.-elect Glenn A. Youngkin, who won a razor thin victory this month to the state’s top governing post, has organized a transition team that includes former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and Kay Coles James, two people of color.
Officials, volunteers revving up for return of Armstrong-Walker Classic this Saturday
More than 40 years after the last official Armstrong-Walker Classic football game and parade, enthusiastic former teachers and alumni are working with city officials and community volunteers to ensure its successful return this Saturday, Nov. 27.
Full-time City Council voted down
Forget about it. That’s what a suddenly balky Richmond City Council has decided about a proposal to take control of setting their own salaries so they could be full time.
New courts, new spirit
Call it Sharmar “Simba” Hill Jr.’s new house. Last Saturday, a huge, colorful basketball court was dedicated in honor of the 3-year-old who was killed by a stray bullet in February 2020 while playing outside his family’s home in the …
Holiday closings
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, please note the following closings:
Thanksgiving food programs help individuals, families
Richmond area organizations are spreading the bounty of Thanksgiving food with individuals and families in need during this season.
Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
