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.
Sketchy groups send confusing Social Security mailers to seniors
My mother-in-law is all the rage with charitable groups, particularly the ones that are opaque at best and deceptive at worst in their snail mail.
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.
Library budget cuts hurt all students
The school library is a place where inquiry begins and a love of learning is born. This has been quietly vanishing in schools.
Cyclist calls for urgent safety fix on Mosby Street
I’m writing to demand urgent action to address the dangerous conditions on Mosby Street. As someone who commutes by bicycle, I’ve experienced firsthand how unsafe this corridor has become, and a recent incident made it painfully clear that if nothing …
No more markers
The embarrassing and irritating recurrence of these Confederate markers makes plain the need for missionaries in this Southern land of benighted heathens.
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