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COVID-19 outbreak: Mayor, others quarantine

A rash of new COVID-19 cases, outbreaks and quarantines have emerged following the election, underlying the continuing threat of the virus locally, statewide and across the nation.

2nd District surprise

Katherine L. Jordan is in, and Tavarris J. Spinks is out.

Free COVID-19 testing

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

Richmonders react to Biden-Harris victory

People around Richmond celebrated with jubilation Saturday the election of Democrats Joe Biden as president and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris as the first woman, first Black and first South Asian vice president.

VCU drops Moore Street School day care project

Virginia Commonwealth University apparently has dropped its $5 million plan to transform the historic, but deteriorating Moore Street School in the Carver community near Downtown into a day care and child development center for pre-school children.

Special prosecutor wants State Police involvement in Confederate statue removal probe

Yes, it merits investigation. No, I’m not going to conduct it. That’s the answer Timothy A. Martin, the Augusta County commonwealth’s attorney, has provided to the question of whether a probe is needed of Richmond’s spending of $1.8 million to …

New review of Marcus-David Peters case finds shooting justified

Once again, Richmond Police Officer Michael Nyantakyi has been cleared in the May 2018 fatal shooting of 24-year-old teacher Marcus-David Peters during what has been described as a mental crisis, although Mr. Peters’ family continues to describe Mr. Peters’ death …

Herring asks Va. Supreme Court to remove injunction against taking down Lee statue

Attorney General Mark R. Herring is officially fed up with Richmond Circuit Court judges blocking the removal of the largest symbol of white supremacy in Virginia — the giant statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue.

Actor Bert Belasco dies in Henrico hotel; no foul play suspected

Actor Bert Belasco, best known for his starring role in the BET comedy series “Let’s Stay Together,” was found dead Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in a hotel in Henrico County.

Chesterfield County resumes in-person classes amid pushback

The final cohort of students in Chesterfield County Public Schools began in-person classes Monday amid pushback from teachers and staff about the decision.

4 RPS teachers among 18 area winners of R.E.B. Awards

Four Richmond Public Schools teachers are among 18 winners in the Metro Area of the 2020 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment under the ACA is open

Enrollment is now open to apply for or renew health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, including the expanded Medicaid program.

CARITAS women’s shelter to open in December

CARITAS is focused on opening its combination headquarters and addiction treatment center and shelter for women in December, according to Karen J. Stanley, executive director of the Richmond region’s largest shelter program for the homeless.

Trammell, Spinks and Lambert squeeze out victories in City Council races

Tavarris J. Spinks, a specialist in information technology for health care, appears to have eked out a 26-vote victory to claim the vacant 2nd District City Council seat, according to unofficial results released Wednesday.

Mayor Stoney claims victory nearly 24 hours after polls close

It took an extra day, but Mayor Levar M. Stoney finally could claim victory in his bid for re-election to a second, four-year term.