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Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
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Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:
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Servant leader Gregory A. Cummings dies at 67
Former MEGA Mentors president assisted thousands of area youths
Gregory A. Cummings, a role model for Chesterfield County and Petersburg youths, was memorialized Tuesday at Second Baptist Church in South Side Richmond. He died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at age 67.
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State hospital group lays groundwork for more money
Virginians face the possibility of losing access to health care as some hospitals and health care providers face cuts or closure due to financial strains. And health care workers are worried they may lose their jobs if health care and medical facilities are forced to cut back on services or close.
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Praise for Girls for a Change
My parents raised me to be active, awake and an advocate for my community and the LGBTQ communities. After attending a recent event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square, I knew I had a responsibility to use my voice to speak out about issues like police brutality, the school-to-prison pipeline and the negative portrayal of black women in the media.
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From home, Virginians can keep an eye on legislators
It may not offer the drama of “House of Cards,” but an initiative at the Virginia Capitol is lifting the curtain on the workings of the General Assembly.
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New Virginia license plate honoring Dr. King?
Can Delegate Dawn M. Adams find 450 Virginians willing to pay $25 to $35 for a specialty license plate honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Monday, Jan. 7?
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Officials break ground for new off-track betting parlor in South Side
A vacant, former K-Mart store in South Side is being transformed into a $30 million center for betting on horse racing called Rosie’s.
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Richmond Environmental Film Festival kicks off Feb. 4
Call it a feast of 22 movies that will be shown at no charge with the goal of educating and raising awareness of environmental issues that are important to Richmond, the nation and the planet. That’s what the ninth edition of the Richmond Environmental Film Festival will be offering the public from Monday, Feb. 4, through Saturday, Feb. 16.
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Moore’s leadership might have saved Michigan
Will he stay or will he go? That’s the question the football world is asking about Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh following his national championship.
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VUU scores 2 wins at Earl Lloyd Classic
A mix of veterans and newcomers has Virginia Union University feeling optimistic about its upcoming basketball season. VUU opened last weekend with a 86-83 overtime win over host West Virginia State University and a 88-77 victory over the University of Virginia-Wise in the Earl Lloyd Classic in Institute, W.Va.
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Virginia Commonwealth University’s De’Riante Jenkins, right, goes up for a shot over the Virginia Union University defense.
Published on November 10, 2017
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Traffic stops along Arthur Ashe Boulevard last Saturday as drivers and their passengers watch the Fourth of July fireworks display over The Diamond.
Published on July 9, 2020
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Federal transportation allocates $18M for Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge replacement
Transportation in the Commonwealth is getting a massive investment of federal dollars, as over $64 million in funding is set to be distributed across six different transportation projects and eight localities, with the goal of increased affordability, safety and connectivity for supplies.
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Pitcher ‘Ci Ci’ Alexander gets JMU closer to softball pinnacle
A player from Southside Virginia has pitched and hit James Madison University to the doorstep of the College Softball World Series.
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City Council poised to transfer money for new George Wythe design
A funding snafu over design money for a new high school in South Side appears to be heading for a relatively quick resolution.
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Like the swastika, Confederate flag stands for hate
I am getting sick and tired of hearing people complaining about taking down the Confederate flag at the South Carolina statehouse. What is it with these people always crying the blues over that flag and the fact the South lost the war 150 years ago?
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NSU’s Kai Cole named to VSID Division I All-State indoor track team
Kai Cole can pick ‘em up and lay ‘em down and his exceptional speed has been recognized all over Virginia.
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Briante Weber leaps for a layup Tuesday night in the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams’ 87-78 victory over the University of Toledo Rockets at the Siegel …
Published on November 25, 2014
