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5 incumbents, 4 new members elected to Richmond School Board

The Richmond School Board will have four new members when the new board is sworn in in January, while five veteran board members retained their seats in Tuesday’s election.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner beats back challenge by GOP candidate Daniel Gade

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner defeated Republican challenger Daniel M. Gade to retain the seat he has held since 2009.

Reps. A. Donald McEachin and Abigail A. Spanberger returning to Washington

Incumbent Rep. A. Donald McEachin of Richmond has retained his seat representing Virginia’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, while his Democratic colleague, incumbent 7th District Rep. Abigail A. Spanberger of Henrico, also appears to be returning to …

Virginia voters approval constitutional amendments, local referendums

Yes, to allowing a 16-member commission to undertake the chore of drawing new political maps. Yes, to exempting totally disabled veterans from the local personal property tax on one vehicle. Yes, to casino gambling in four cities located near the …

Kanye on some Va. ballots

Kanye West’s name appeared on the presidential ballot in two Virginia localities despite the Virginia Supreme Court ruling in early September that he had not qualified as a candidate in the Commonwealth.

Pilot program to guarantee $500 monthly to families – no strings attached

Eighteen Richmond families each will receive $12,000 over two years in a pilot program testing whether a guaranteed income would make a difference in helping them achieve financial stability.

Free COVID-19 testing

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

Better Housing Coalition to develop affordable apartment complex in Jackson Ward

Another piece of a grand 30-year-old urban renewal plan for Jackson Ward is moving closer to development.

Jackson Ward hotel project dies after dispute with RRHA over land price

In the summer of 2019, the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority awarded a Black-led development team the right to build a 115-room hotel, at least 63 apartments and a retail store on 3.4 acres in Jackson Ward.

RPS changes grading system for elementary students; outlook for reopening not rosy

In a unanimous vote, the Richmond School Board approved changing the grading policy for kindergarten through fifth-grade students for the first semester of the school year.

Deadline for in-person early voting Saturday, Oct.31

The presidential election, as well as contests for U.S. Senate, Congress, Richmond City Council and Richmond School Board, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Deadline for in-person early voting Saturday, Oct. 31

The presidential election, as well as contests for U.S. Senate, Congress, Richmond City Council and Richmond School Board, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Need a ride to the polls?

With early voting ending Saturday, Oct. 31, several local organizations are increasing get-out-the-vote efforts to get people to the polls.

Black contractor braved threats in removing Confederate statues

Devon Henry paced in nervous anticipation because this was a project like nothing he’d ever done. He wore the usual hard hat — and a bulletproof vest.

Gray still questions cost of taking statues down

City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, who is challenging Mayor Levar M. Stoney for the city’s top elected job, said this week that the Associated Press interview with contractor Devon Henry has not changed her view that an investigation is needed …