John S. Finn Jr. joins Maggie Walker Community Land Trust board
The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust has appointed veteran real estate professional and civic leader John S. Finn Jr. to its board of trustees, it was announced in a statement from the group this week.
Virginia Court of Appeals rules NAACP’s voting rights FOIA lawsuit against Youngkin isn’t over
The Virginia Court of Appeals determined Tuesday that the Virginia NAACP’s yearslong challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin over access to records concerning his administration’s changes to voting rights restorations can move forward.
Thousands pack Dorey Park for National Night Out
Thousands gathered at Dorey Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for the 42nd Annual National Night Out, organized by Hope Givers USA and Speaking Spirit Ministries.
City cracks down on new smoke shops, mandates residency for top staff
The Richmond City Council voted Monday to require top city officials to live within city limits and to impose new zoning restrictions on tobacco and vape shops, approving both measures unanimously during its latest meeting.
Youngkin threatens to cut Richmond funding over $5.8M owed to wrongfully convicted man
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening to withhold state funding from Richmond until the city pays the $5.8 million the governor says the city owes to a man who spent 45 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
City Council accuses RRHA of overstepping in Gilpin deal
The Richmond City Council is questioning if the Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority (RRHA) followed the law in its plans to redevelop the city’s oldest public housing neighborhood. Council members unanimously passed a resolution this week alleging the group broke state …
Jackson named deputy chief administrative officer for finance and administration
Tanikia Jackson has been appointed as the City of Richmond’s new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Finance and Administration, city officials announced recently. Her first day on the job is scheduled for Aug. 11.
Democrats, Wilder, NAACP decry federal probes on Virginia colleges
State Democrats, former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and the Virginia NAACP are speaking out against what they describe as politically motivated federal investigations and partisan interference in the leadership of Virginia’s colleges and universities.
Richmond to launch smart signal system to boost bus reliability
The City of Richmond will begin rolling out an advanced traffic signal system this fall aimed at improving public transit service and emergency response times.
Campaign uses 54-foot ladder to highlight speeding dangers
Last week, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the City of Richmond unveiled a 54-foot bright yellow ladder beside The Diamond to illustrate the force pedestrians experience when struck by a vehicle. According to the campaign, a person hit …
New CAO promises focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ of city government
As he settles into his new role as the top unelected official at City Hall, Richmond’s new Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II says he’s gotten the message that residents want “top notch service” from City Hall.
Protesters join national call to carry on John Lewis’ legacy
More than 1,000 people gathered on Monument Avenue on Thursday to honor the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and to protest the Trump administration, part of the nationwide Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action.
Prosecutor withdraws case against Richmond anti-violence advocate
A domestic assault case against anti-violence advocate Charles Willis has been dropped.
City installs harm reduction vending machines to prevent overdoses
The City of Richmond has launched a new harm reduction initiative to support residents living with substance use disorders and prevent drug overdoses.
Leadership Metro Richmond announces new board officers
Leadership Metro Richmond has announced its board officers and new members for fiscal year 2026. The slate was approved during the organization’s annual meeting in June.
