Free COVID testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
Mayor Stoney details plans for using $155M in American Rescue Plan funds
Mayor Levar M. Stoney on Monday called for using the $155 million inAmerican Rescue Plan funds pouring into City Hall coffers to increase the inventory of homes and apartments that are more affordable for lower-income residents; beef up recreation facilities …
Kamras offers plan to change role of public safety in schools
Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras presented to the School Board a list of recommendations designed to re- imagine the day-to-day roles of those charged with security in schools.
City may wind up with surplus from 2020-21 budget year
City Hall appears to have weathered the financial storm caused by the pandemic and could wind up reporting a surplus for the 2020-21 fiscal year that ended June 30 after the final numbers are in.
Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
RAA earns re-accreditation
The Richmond Ambulance Authority still ranks among the top ambulance companies in the country despite personnel shortages that have slowed its responses to emergency calls.
Three Virginia HBCUs join Apple initiative
Three historically Black universities in Virginia are part of an Apple-inspired initiative to get more people of color involved in computer coding and computer science.
Community health fair Sept. 11 at Hillside Court
A group of churches, community and religious organizations are hosting the Mind, Body & Soul Health Fair in Hillside Court from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Hillside Court public housing community, 1500 Harwood St.
Project Restore Community Outreach Day at Chesterfield flea market
Project Restore and E.Y.P.C., Empowering Youth for Positive Change, are holding a Community Outreach Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Jefferson Davis Flea Market, 5700 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Chesterfield County.
Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School: A building worthy of kings and queens
Henry L. Marsh III grew up across the street from the handsome new elementary school in Church Hill that is named in his honor.
Snafu puts warehouse donated to RPS on path for auction
In a surprise move, City Hall appears to be pushing to sell at auction for unpaid taxes a tobacco factory that was donated to Richmond Public Schools, which plans to convert it into a career and technical education high school, …
Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
Labor Day 2021
In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6, please note the following:
School reopening a push-pull for some parents and educators
After a year of virtual learning because of the coronavirus and new concerns about the highly contagious delta variant, Richmond Public Schools students, teachers, staff and contractors must mask up as schools open next Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Richmond Public Schools issues request for design proposals for new George Wythe building
Richmond Public Schools took a big step this week in its goal to open a new George Wythe High School in August 2024.
