Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 16, COVID-19 accounted for 0.4% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness levels remaining stable compared to previous data. No deaths related to COVID-19 were reported during that period at …
Homeownership dream becomes reality with Richmond Habitat
For Najiyyah Abdullah, a child development services specialist and mother of five, owning a home has always been a dream.
CodeVA shifts to remote operations, closes Downtown office
CodeVA, a Richmond-based nonprofit, that provides students across Virginia with computer science education through classes and coding events, closed its Downtown office last Friday. They hosted an “open door clean-out,” selling various educational supplies and craft materials. to host camps …
Virginia Housing launches $75M workforce housing program
Virginia Housing has announced a new $75 million Workforce Housing Investment Program to expand housing options for middle income workers in areas experiencing job growth.
Virginia lawmakers advance amendments on voting rights, marriage, reproductive freedoms
The House Privileges and Elections committee introduced three joint resolutions to amend the Virginia Constitution on Wednesday. These amendments addressed voting rights, marriage equality and reproductive rights.
RPS celebrates enrollment increase, credits outreach efforts
The Richmond Public Schools Dreams4RPS plans came true as they revealed slight enrollment increases for the 2024-2025 school year at Monday night’s School Board meeting.
City Council rejects tax cut proposal, approves relief program
Months of discussion over the Richmond real estate tax rate ended Tuesday evening when Richmond City Council voted 5 to 4 to reject a proposed tax rate reduction from $1.20 to $1.16.
Harris-Muhammed to lead virtual town hall on new RPS cell phone policy
Richmond Public Schools’ 6th District School Board member Shonda Harris-Muhammed, announced at Monday night’s School Board meeting that she will host a virtual town hall meeting on Nov. 20 with RPS Chief Wellness Officer Renesha Parks, in preparation for Gov. …
Hanover County to host free Caregiver Expo
Hanover County will host its third annual Caregiver Expo on Thursday, Nov. 14, in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month. The free event to provide resources and support for caregivers of older adults will take place from 9 a.m. to …
Health Equity Fund awards over $1M to community partners
The work to support underserved communities in Richmond entered a new phase Thursday at the St. Luke Legacy Center, as city leaders and health officials announced over $1 million in funding for partner groups as part of the Richmond Health …
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 9, COVID-19 accounted for .5% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness trending up from previous data. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within that timeframe at the time …
Papa Johns awards $15,000 to city organizations
Three local Richmond organizations have been awarded $15,000 in grants to support their efforts in youth leadership and entrepreneurship. The funding, provided by the Papa Johns Foundation for Building Community, will help advance programs that aim to strengthen the community.
Youngkin launches Virginia Veterans Network to support military families
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday unveiled the Virginia Veterans Network, a new comprehensive online resource designed to support the state’s veterans, transitioning service members and their families.
RPS School Board newcomers projected to win local elections
Five newcomers are poised to reshape Richmond Public Schools’ leadership as they hold commanding leads in Tuesday’s School Board election, though final results await mail-in and provisional ballot counts.
Richmond minority voters turn out strong for Harris despite national loss
Black and minority voters turned out Tuesday in force across Richmond, with the city delivering an overwhelming 81.6% of its votes to Vice President Kamala Harris in her historic but ultimately unsuccessful bid for the presidency.
