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Free Press wins 15 awards in annual VPA contest
The Richmond Free Press continues its 30-year tradition of award-winning excellence.
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Nation loses unsung civil rights hero, by Marc H. Morial
The name Clifford Alexander Jr., who died recently at age 88, is not as well-known today as some of his contemporaries in the Civil Rights Movement. Perhaps no American, however, has done more to combat segregation and discrimination in private employment and the military or leaves as great a legacy.
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Thomas H. Francis, whose political skills aided candidates in Chesterfield and elsewhere, dies at 77
For decades, Thomas Henry Francis pushed to make inroads for Democrats in Republican-controlled Chesterfield County where he lived most of his life.
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Washington Football Team’s ticket to success: ‘The Roadblock’
In searching for a nickname for the Washington Football Team’s vaunted defense, “The Roadblock” seems to fit.
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VSU has high hopes with Pope
As the dynamic Dinwiddie High quarterback, K’ymon Pope was all about leading his team into the end zone. Now as the Virginia State University roving safety, he’s all about keeping rival squads out of the end zone.
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To the quiet heroes
Our thoughts turn to Earl Lloyd, the Virginia native who, in October 1950, became the first African-American to play in the NBA. Mr. Lloyd died last week at age 86. Growing up in Alexandria, he played basketball in the run-down facilities of a segregated high school that had no gymnasium. Basketball was played in the auditorium. In college at West Virginia State, he played in the CIAA, helping his team to championships in 1948 and 1949.
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Communion wine ban in prisons rejected
Can prisons ban inmates from drinking communion wine at religious services behind bars? The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says no.
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Prospects dim on third city charter school
Plenty of words are expected to be spilled next week when supporters and foes of a proposed boys-only charter school appear before the Richmond School Board to speak about the combination middle-high school. But the public hearing that the Richmond School Board has scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, could be an exercise in futility for charter school organizers such as Tunya Bingham, a corporate tax expert who has spent three years trying to get the Metropolitan Preparatory Academy open.
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Gloria Cephas Venter, 79, retired teacher
Whether she was teaching a classroom of students or spending time with her four grandchildren, Gloria Cephas Venter loved to dote on youngsters. “What really stood out was Mom’s dedication to young minds,” said her daughter, Julie V. Edmonds. “Mom had a way of making every child feel important and worthy. She really made a difference in a lot of lives.”
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Richmond high school graduations start Tuesday
Break out the caps and gowns. It’s graduation time in Richmond.
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Rep. McEachin handily wins Democratic primary contest
Richmond voters joined others in the 4th Congressional District in supporting Rep. A. Donald McEachin for a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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David J. Wall, longtime supervisor with the Richmond Department of Public Works, dies at 68
David Jerome Wall was known as “The Professor” in the Richmond Department of Public Works because of his knowledge of the department and the city.
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Opposition mounts to bike lanes
Jackson Ward residents and business owners are fighting back against city plans to allow bikes exclusive use of one lane of 1st and 2nd streets, which comprise the main commercial district for the historically African-American section of Downtown.
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Federal panel selects redistricting plan for House of Delegates
A federal three-judge panel announced Tuesday it has selected a redistricting plan to end illegal packing of African-American voters into 11 Virginia House of Delegate districts.
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Betting on the champion
A lot of people have won individual and team championships. Some have even set records. But there is one distinct difference between championships and records. Championships can never be taken away; records can be broken.
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In city, state money for street maintenance used for more than streets
Every year, Richmond receives about $28 million from the state for street maintenance. But it turns out virtually all of that money goes to maintain everything about a street but the asphalt, according to Bobby Vincent, director of the city Department of Public Works.
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Downtown illumination Dec. 4 to kick off the holiday
Downtown will light up for the holidays with the annual RVA Illuminates celebration this Friday, Dec. 4.
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Regional computer programming school proposed
Ten school districts, including Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico, are embarking on a bold educational experiment aimed at overhauling career training for area high school students, particularly those struggling in traditional classes. The first step: Creation of a regional school that would give students the skills to become computer programmers and open doors to careers in engineering, computer science and other technology fields, according to a grant application the alliance of schools submitted to the state Department of Education.
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“I think we’ve done well,” said Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who will turn over his office to a new mayor at the end of the …
Published on December 9, 2016
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The Great Debaters // Jerry Ruffin and Riqia Taylor strategize before presenting their argument during “The Great Debate” sponsored by The Gloucester Institute Board of …
Published on March 31, 2017
