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Cristo Rey Richmond High School names new president and CEO

Cristo Rey Richmond High School appointed Charleita M. Richardson as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 4, the school’s board of directors announced last week.

Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week

The Richmond and Henrico health districts are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in observing Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week through Sept. 21.

Candidates focus on student safety, leadership at 3rd District forum

Another round of a very important job interviews for Richmond School Board candidates happened in Linwood Holton Elementary School’s gymnasium Tuesday evening.

Council hopefuls meet in packed community forum

Three candidates vying for Richmond’s 3rd District City Council seat made their case Tuesday evening at Linwood Holton Elementary School, presenting their visions for the North Side’s future.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

For the week ending Saturday, Sept. 14, hospital admissions in Virginia associated with COVID-19 dropped 9.3% from the previous week, and new admissions remain low. Five deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within the same timeframe. Updated data on COVID-19 …

Voting Information

The presidential election, as well as contests for the U.S. Senate, Congress, Richmond Mayor, City Council and School Board, take place: Tuesday, Nov. 5

Run Richmond 16.19 – more than a race

Want to run or walk through history? Run Richmond 16.19 may be the event for you. The third annual race happens this Saturday, Sept. 21, and offers a unique opportunity to explore Richmond’s Black history while staying active.

VCU launches program to tackle pharmacy technician shortage

Virginia Commonwealth University is launching a program to train entry level pharmacy technicians, to address severe staffing shortages in pharmacies and hospitals across Virginia and the nation.

Harris ahead of Trump by comfortable margin in Virginia

New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a significant lead over former President Donald Trump in Virginia.

Surviving Brunswick 15 share stories of courage, struggle

Marvin Curtis Jones Sr. remembers hitchhiking from his family’s farm to Brunswick High School in Lawrenceville every morning during his senior year. He avoided riding the school bus that stopped near his home because he didn’t want to endure racial …

Stoney rebrands gun violence office, responds to mayoral candidates

Mayor Levar M. Stoney defended his administration and addressed key city issues during a Thursday press conference at City Hall, responding to recent scrutiny from mayoral candidates and the press.

Richmonders pitch city projects as People’s Budget begins

Richmond residents with ideas about how the city should spend its money can now pitch them to city officials as part of a new $3 million initiative years in the making.

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

For the week ending on Saturday, Sept. 7, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia dropped 10.9% from the previous week, and new admissions remain low. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported within the same timeframe. Updated data on …

School Board renames alternative school

Richmond School Board members unanimously approved the renaming of Richmond Alternative School to Richmond Success Academy on Monday evening.

Richmond City Council approves resolution to improve internet access

Richmond City Council unanimously approved a resolution aimed at bridging the digital divide across the city. The “Digital Equity Implementation Plan,” passed on Monday evening, declares high-speed gigabit internet a “public necessity for all residents” and outlines steps to improve …