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James Haskins/Richmond Free Press VCU guard Jonathan Williams of Richmond goes up and over the heads of players from Queens University during an exhibition game …
Published on November 11, 2016
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Virginia Commonwealth University guard Malik Crowfield hands off the ball during the Rams’ 83-69 victory on Nov. 21 over the University of California, Berkeley during …
Published on December 1, 2017
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In this photo, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham contemplates his new post on Feb. 18, 2015, shortly after taking over leadership of the city Police …
Published on November 17, 2018
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Adrien Passee places the commencement sash over the shoulders of fellow graduate Sara Parsons during the Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose …
Published on May 24, 2019
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The Randolph-Macon CollegeYellow Jackets celebrate their 75-45 victory over Elmhurst University of Illinois to claim the NCAA Division III Tournament title March 19 in Fort …
Published on March 24, 2022
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In Jahkari Grant’s first serious quarterbacking since high school, he was dazzling in VUU’s opening 77-0 victory over undermanned Virginia University of Lynchburg at Lanier …
Published on September 8, 2022
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In this Jan. 28, 2000, file photo, Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon dunks the ball over Denver Nuggets center Popeye Jones during a game in …
Published on May 13, 2021
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Virginia State University running back Kimo Clarke takes on Elizabeth City State University defensive players during last Saturday’s 35-7 victory over the Vikings.
Published on October 14, 2021
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Richmond solicits casino plans
City Hall took its biggest step this week toward bringing a state-approved gambling casino and resort hotel to Richmond.
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City doesn’t own Confederate monument at South Richmond courthouse
The City of Richmond has never owned the massive Confederate stone monument that sits outside the South Side courthouse named for Richmond’s first Black mayor, Henry L. Marsh III, and his brother, Harold M. Marsh Sr.
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Henrico County breaks ground for first large community park since 1982
A ground-breaking ceremony for the 99-acre Taylor Farm Park in Henrico County’s Sandston district took place Feb. 27 at 200 Whiteside Road, off East Williamsburg Road.
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Bon Secours opening new South Side health clinic
Bon Secours is opening a new community health clinic in South Side to serve uninsured children and adults, although new nonprofits already operate similar clinics nearby.
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RCH and the need to sustain local cultural consciousness
At the March 3 “We Shall Gather at the Hospital” rally hosted by the Save Community Hospital Work Group, public historian, Dr. Carmen Foster reflected on the erasure of local stories due to the Richmond area’s shifting sociocultural landscape. Her passionate testimony inspires contemplation on what the 1932 Richmond Community Hospital site represents within Richmond and the American South’s sociocultural location.
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Everett Ward named president of St. Augustine’s
Everett B. Ward has been named the 11th president of St. Augustine’s University. “The lifeblood of St. Augustine’s runs through my every vein,” said Dr. Ward, 56, an alumnus of the historically black institution in Raleigh, N.C. “I have a long affiliation here, having been born on the campus. My father attended St. Aug’s. We have been part of this institution for generations.”
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Ballot box red flag
We are disturbed by the revelation this week that voters in seven precincts in the City of Richmond may have received the wrong ballot when they went to cast ballots in November’s state Senate elections.
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New Byrd Park site proposed for Richmond police memorial
A new location is to be announced Thursday for Richmond’s memorial statue to city police officers killed in the line of duty. The location: The intersection of Blanton Avenue and Trafford Road, according to Glenwood Burley, the retired police officer leading the relocation effort.
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New year starts with blessings of cars
The new year rolled in with a special transportation blessing for three Richmond area women. Kambria Cook, Vivian Jefferson and Beverly Tyler each received free cars on New Year’s Eve from Village of Faith Ministries, which has sanctuaries in Henrico and Chesterfield counties. They are the latest beneficiaries of the vehicle giveaway program begun nine years ago by the church led by Pastor Michael J. Jones.
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Students hope to draw global link on Pocahontas history trip
Four hundred years after the death of Pocahontas, her life will be commemorated with a program designed to honor her legacy, beginning with 14 Richmonders traveling to St. George’s Church in Gravesend, England, where she died in March 1617.
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Henrico School Board to set hearing on Byrd name change
Leaders of a growing campaign to rename Harry F. Byrd Middle School in Henrico County are asking the Henrico School Board to ensure that the county’s growing African- American population is provided an equal voice in the community discussion on the issue.
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RISC to host ‘Nehemiah Action’ at St. Paul’s Baptist Church
An interfaith group of more than 1,600 people are expected to gather 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico County.
