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Back-to-school backpacks, supplies and shoes giveaways slated
Several back-to-school events are scheduled to provide free school supplies and shoes for Richmond students who will start classes in less than two weeks. Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones, 9th District, is hosting a school supplies giveaway for children in the district from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Southside Community Center, 6255 Old Warwick Road.
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Will history be made with next speaker of the House?
Will the next speaker of the House of Delegates be the first woman or the first African-American to hold the post in Virginia history?
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St. Paul’s Episcopal hosts luncheon series Downtown
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Downtown is hosting a series of speakers on issues ranging from race, politics and mental health and addiction during its Friday luncheon series, “Eyes on Richmond.” The theme for the fall series: “Reclaiming the Prophetic Voice of Justice.”
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D.C. Creasy, supervisor of the City of Richmond’s small team of radio and electronics specialists, prepares to transform another vehicle at the city’s Radio Shop …
Published on April 19, 2019
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‘Homegoing’
Dignitaries and ordinary people pay final tribute to A. Donald McEachin
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Tim Kaine and Majority Whip for the U.S. House of Representatives James Clyburn were among dozens of dignitaries and distinguished guests who paid tribute to Congressman A. Donald McEachin during his funeral Wednesday at The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road in Henrico County.
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Kevin McCarthy, booted as House speaker 2 months ago, leaving Congress by year’s end
Two months after his historic ouster as U.S. House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that he is resigning and will leave Congress by the end of the year.
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Activist, therapist, author, designer and prosecutor among this year’s commencement speakers
Area colleges and universities are returning to in-person commencements this year after two years of relying on virtual ceremonies because of COVID-19.
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Kudos to Bethune-Cookman grads
I could not be more proud of the students at Bethune-Cookman University than if I had raised them myself. Responding to the university’s very late selection of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos (hereafter referred to as DeVoid, as she is devoid of good sense, history, literacy and even courtesy) for the commencement speaker, graduating seniors chose to turn their back on a woman who described HBCUs as “pioneers of school choice.”
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Spreading holiday cheer //The district includes lodges from Metro Richmond. After shopping, families enjoyed lunch and fellowship at the Richmond Association of Masonic Lodges at …
Published on December 25, 2015
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Michelle Millett, 30, provides special music and scents to calm pets at her shop, Diamonds and Dutch Pet Bath & Spa on Brookland Park Boulevard.
Published on December 30, 2021
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Speaker Gilbert
Published on February 23, 2023
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Kirsa and Sean Crippen stand outside the Streetcar Café Saturday as they prepare to close up their coffee shop for good. Location: 10 E. Brookland …
Published on December 4, 2015
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This Pulse station located Downtown on Broad Street is one of 14 stations along the 7.6-mile route between Rocketts Landing and The Shops at Willow …
Published on May 4, 2018
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There is hope
Recently, I learned about the number of people who, out of hopelessness and fear, are considering suicide during these challenging times.
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‘Diversity Day’ slated this Friday
A range of speakers are expected for “Diversity Day,” an inaugural event “to address diversity and inclusion head-on in an effort to strengthen race relations and communication in Metro Richmond,” according to organizer David Dise. The event will be held noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Plant Zero, 500 Stockton St., in South Side.
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Demonstrators link arms in solidarity on Black Friday along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile shopping district to protest the 2014 police killing of teenager Laquan McDonald and …
Published on December 5, 2015
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Jasmine Howell and her son, Aiden Howell, 4, relax and listen to speakers after participating in the Unity Walk through the Museum District last Friday …
Published on September 3, 2020
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Gov. McAuliffe, Speaker Howell
Published on September 11, 2015
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Jack J. Pollard Jr. poses in his first store, The Peanut Shoppe at 2nd and Broad streets, with the Planters’ icon, Mr. Peanut. Mr. Pollard’s …
Published on October 3, 2014
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Students are shown in the Claflin University Print Shop (circa early 1900s). The photo, from the Claflin University Archives, is produced by Cecil Williams, a …
Published on February 3, 2022
