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Published on May 11, 2023
Capt. Mooney

Capt. Mooney

Published on May 11, 2023
The $3 billion budget City Council approved earlier this week includes $215 million that has been set aside for the school system to build a new building to replace George Wythe High School on Richmond’s South Side, and to rebuild William Fox Elementary in Richmond’s Fan District. Fox, which caught fire and was gutted during a three-alarm blaze in February 2022, has started to undergo roof work. Earlier this week various City officials gathered to assess the work and provide updates to news media. Fox is expected to reopen for the 2025-26 school year.

The $3 billion budget City Council approved earlier this week includes $215 million that has been set aside for the school system to build a …

Published on May 11, 2023
New George Wythe rendering

New George Wythe rendering

Published on May 11, 2023
Congresswoman McClellan

Congresswoman McClellan

Published on May 11, 2023
Ms. Daramola

Ms. Daramola

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Mr. Poma

Mr. Poma

Published on May 11, 2023

Published on May 11, 2023
Former Governor Wilder

Former Governor Wilder

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Mr. Winslow

Mr. Winslow

Published on May 11, 2023
The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joe Embiid (right) is this year’s winner in a close race with Denver’s Nikola Jokic, who had won the two previous MVPs with Embiid as runner-up. Embiid and P.J. Tucker celebrate Sunday during overtime of Game 4 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the Boston Celtics in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joe Embiid (right) is this year’s winner in a close race with Denver’s Nikola Jokic, who had won the two previous MVPs …

Published on May 11, 2023
Mrs. Eggleston

Mrs. Eggleston

Published on May 11, 2023

Published on May 11, 2023
Mr. Trump

Mr. Trump

Published on May 11, 2023
Nearly 80 vendors were on hand, along with specialty plant growers, garden accessories, home décor and artisanal food folks.

Nearly 80 vendors were on hand, along with specialty plant growers, garden accessories, home décor and artisanal food folks.

Published on May 4, 2023
The Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Sarah Garland Jones Center for Healthy Living on 2600 Nine Mile Road came together for “Passport to Wellness,” a day of health-centered information and nutrition on April 29.

The Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Sarah Garland Jones Center for Healthy Living on 2600 Nine Mile Road came …

Published on May 4, 2023
The event featured yoga, food, information on health for men and women, financial literacy and more.

The event featured yoga, food, information on health for men and women, financial literacy and more.

Published on May 4, 2023
Hundreds of people attended this year’s Herbs Galore and More at the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont on April 29. The event featured more than 4,000 herbs ready to plant or grow indoors, along with ginger-related merchandise.

Hundreds of people attended this year’s Herbs Galore and More at the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont on April 29. The event featured more than …

Published on May 4, 2023
Delicate blooms on West Franklin Street

Delicate blooms on West Franklin Street

Published on May 4, 2023
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s new Children’s Tower officially opened April 30. The event featured VCU Police to help the patients settle in their new rooms and approximately 50 first responders that flashed their vehicle lights while patients’ flashlights beamed from their hospital windows. However, many observers found the sudden, unexpected 15- minutes wail of sirens from emergency responders disturbing and even triggering given Richmond’s recent propensity for gun violence with young people among many of its victims. When asked about the alarms, Kate Marino, manager for strategy, marketing and enterprise marketing for the VCU Health System, said: “The purpose of goodnight lights was to “The purpose of goodnight lights was to show the children and their families that there is a whole community surrounding and supporting them. First responder units from throughout the region came out and the reaction from inside the hospital was overwhelmingly positive. One mom described it as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience they’ll remember forever.” Perhaps. However, we hope that future displays intended to reflect a space where children can find comfort and healing are less about sounds associated with trauma and more about sensitivity and tranquility.

The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s new Children’s Tower officially opened April 30. The event featured VCU Police to help the patients settle in …

Published on May 4, 2023