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Kudos to Free Press writer

Re “Questions, doubt about credibility of Rep. Robert C. Scott’s accuser,” Free Press Dec. 21-23 edition: Your article on Marsheri Reese Everson was on the money. Right now, most (national) journalists are afraid to question alleged “victims” in any way. What makes that situation worse is that many national reporters are

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4 more candidates announce for 5th District City Council race

Four more candidates have jumped into the race to replace 5th District City Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, who has announced he will resign Nov. 30 as a result of moving out of the district.

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Social Security benefits to increase by 1.6% in 2020

Retirees in Richmond and across the country might have a little more money in their pockets come January.

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‘Don’t believe everything you read ... in the Richmond Free Press’

Re “Jury still out: After a year on the job, Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith has not won over many officers or residents either through style or substance,” Free Press Aug. 12-14 edition, and “Vacancies hurting Richmond’s emergency operations,” Free Press Aug. 26-28 edition:

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Richmond mom takes action after teen deaths

Candice Walker, like many people in Richmond, was appalled and outraged by the recent slayings of five teenagers.

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Schools petition drive organizer files suit against Va. Department of Elections

Paul Goldman is taking the state Department of Elections to court. The former chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia is accusing the state agency of using a state law to undermine efforts to get a school improvement initiative on the Richmond ballot.

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Picketer seeks to challenge regulations in Capitol Square

Beatrice Downs is learning that sidewalks are not created equal when it comes to public demonstrations. The 69-year-old nurse found that out when she sought to picket outside the governor’s office in Capitol Square. The Henrico County resident is convinced that state officials have made it more difficult for her to work or to find a place to live, “and I wanted to bring this to the attention of the governor.”

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Troubled Essex Village apartments sold, renamed

Essex Village, once labeled Henrico County’s worst apartment complex, is now in the hands of a successful African-American property investment and development firm based in Baltimore.

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Bike sharing rolls into Richmond

By Jeremy M. LazarusNext week, Mayor Levar M. Stoney will launch the RVA Bike Share program that promotes cycling by allowing people to rent bikes for a few hours to a week or more.

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Sistine Chapel frescoes come to Richmond

Most people know about the remarkable paintings that Michelangelo created on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, even if they have never been to Rome. Now Richmond area residents can get a close-up view of his famous frescoes that still fill the ceiling of the chapel that is located within the Apostolic Palace, the pope’s official residence in Vatican City, the independent Catholic enclave inside Italy’s capital city.

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Former city educator memorialized at Fifth Baptist Church

Emma Darlene Nunery, a veteran Richmond educator whose career spanned more than 40 years, has died.

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Richmond Highway to replace Confederate street name

Jefferson Davis Highway is getting a new name.

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Second gun buyback program for city targeted

City Hall plans to continue to invest in gun buyback programs despite clear evidence that the program has not worked, which studies have shown is the case in virtually every locality offering to pay people to turn in their guns.

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RRHA board eyes reopening of Calhoun Center pool

A fix may be on the way for the long-closed indoor swimming pool at the Calhoun Center that the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority owns in its Gilpin Court public housing community.

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Salvation Army delays move to new headquarters

The Salvation Army Central Virginia is keeping its headquarters and shelter at 2 W. Grace St. and has no immediate plans to move to North Side.

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New $15.3M apartment complex planned for Jackson Ward

A 67-unit apartment complex targeting lower-income residents is now headed for a long vacant block of Jackson Ward that sits across from historic Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church.

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More dollars possible for certain neighbor associations

Money to fund an anti-litter program is expected to be shifted to civic and neighborhood associations in Carver, Jackson Ward, The Fan and other neighborhoods with restricted parking districts.

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GRTC names new CEO

Sheryl Adams, who has been interim chief executive officer of GRTC since September, is now the company’s new leader.

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Jones updates Council on his departure plans

City Council President Michael J. Jones said that he expected the Nov. 13 meeting of the council to be his last.