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Churches to help end inaction on end-of-life planning
Too many people have not prepared written instructions in case of a serious accident or illness.
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Personality: Victor L. Rogers
Spotlight on new leader of Urban League Young Professionals
Victor Lamar Rogers is on a mission to engage younger African-American men and women in community affairs.
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Historical marker highlights First African Baptist Church
A new state historical marker in Downtown will celebrate the creation of First African Baptist Church.
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Jack J. Pollard, “The Peanut Man,” succumbs at 71
He was known throughout the community as “The Peanut Man.” But to those who knew and loved him best, Jack J. Pollard Jr. was much more.
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Meal program expanded
Schools’ decision to participate in a federal program that provides nutritious free breakfasts and lunches to the entire student body at Carver and the city’s 43 other public schools.
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Services set for William D. House Jr.
William D. House Jr. brought his warm personality and can-do spirit to Richmond two and a half years ago.
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Prayers Saturday for city residents
Alicia Rasin announced she will hold a “Prayer for the City” this Saturday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m.
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Personality: Dr. Sandra B. Barker
Spotlight on pioneer in linking health, people and pets
As director of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, Dr. Barker, has pioneered the use of therapy dogs to aid patient recovery.
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Virginia Shelton, 108, was known for her fun-loving spirit
Known as “She She” or “Aunt Sis” to her family and friends, Mrs. Shelton impressed everyone with her vivacity, grace and dignity.
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Personality: William E. Porter
Spotlight on founder of "The Way" Youth Initiative
William Ernest Porter is actively trying to solve a big problem facing black high school students in the city — finding a job.
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Personality: Donté A. McCutchen
Spotlight on chairman of H.E.L.P.
Donté Antwon McCutchen travels the city seeking to engage in conversations on a highly sensitive topic most people want to ignore — sexually transmitted diseases.
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Back-to-school challenges
Academics, buildings top Richmond’s list
More than 23,000 Richmond students will pour into classrooms next Tuesday to begin the new school year. And as usual, the city’s schools face an uphill climb.
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McDonnell seeks to discredit prosecution's case
The ex-governor and his defense team quickly went to work to shoot holes in prosecutors’ claims that Mr. McDonnell participated in a secret gifts-for-political favors scheme while in office.
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Jason Hatcher key to Washington’s pass rush
If you want to catch butterflies, get a net. If you plan corralling horses, find a lasso. If you need to snare quarterbacks, call someone the likes of Jason Hatcher.
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Again — Rage against police for civilian killing
People in the small predominantly black city near St. Louis began rioting and looting after the Saturday shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr.
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Washington training camp is a business flop
If success means attracting people, then the Washington NFL franchise’s training camp is a winner. But if success is measured by economic activity, the camp does not appear to make the cut.
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McAuliffe ignores name controversy
Gov. Terry McAuliffe did his best Robert Griffin III imitation in dodging the controversy over the Washington football team’s racist nickname.
