Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance
It’s been announced that the 54-year-old Richmond Coliseum will be demolished. After giving a thumbs-down to the Navy Hill development, Richmond City Council decided to move forward with what is now the City Center project.
Election sends message to politicians
The people’s voices were heard loud and clear, by the electorate going to the ballot box and voting. We have seen enough divisive antics thrown our way.
Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
As a high school student, I’ve seen Virginia schools suffer from underfunding under the Youngkin and Earle-Sears administration. Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears’ slogan says, “Let’s keep a good thing going,” but was her administration really good? No.
Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
Jason Miyares wants these closing weeks of the campaign to be Virginia’s attorney general to be about Jay Jones’ words.
Vicky Hester’s legacy endures at Babes
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Vicky Hester, longtime owner of “Babes of Carytown,” one of the nation’s oldest and last remaining lesbian bars, passed away from cancer at the age of 71.
Reimbursing language learners?
I have a question that needs to be answered
Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
In these hectic weeks of the Trump administration, America has witnessed has witnessed division, hatred, complete disregard for the Constitution and the law. There have been sudden cuts and disruptions to important departments such as the Department of Education, USAID, …
Withers’ message still resonates in song, service and support for others
How refreshing it was to read your article, “Celebrating Bill Withers’ music, message through song and service,” about the legendary singer-songwriter’s daughter, Kori Withers, performing her father’s music at the Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen.
What John Reid’s controversies say about his candidacy
Recently, John Reid, the GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, announced that if efforts to enshrine same-sex marriage rights into Virginia’s constitution met a tie in the Senate chamber, he would vote against it.
Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past
I recently attended the open house of the Historic Chatsworth School in the Varina area of Henrico County. The open house was highlighted in the [Free Press May 22-25 edition].
Bag tax profits off problems
Once again, the Richmond powers have chosen to monetize a problem instead of solve it. And, of course, it’s us, the consumers, whose pockets are rifled.
City urged to focus on water fixes, not distractions
The ongoing issue of not having access to safe drinking water is unacceptable. How many times do we have to go through this? While the City Council debates the use of plastic bags, more urgent matters, like addressing the recurring …
Who will protect Jackson Ward?
Jackson Ward, Richmond’s National Landmark and Historic District of brick row houses, churches and museums, small black-owned businesses, murals and parks, porches and gardens, is under attack.
Rethink the Fall Line Trail before it’s too late
As a resident of the 3rd District, I strongly object to the currently planned route of the Fall Line Trail through Bryan Park. This section of the trail raises several serious concerns.
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