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Free physical therapy clinic to help those who cannot afford service
A free physical therapy clinic run by students will open at Virginia Commonwealth University on Wednesday, Sept. 21, it has been announced.
School Board to fill 7th District seat Oct.16
The Richmond School Board plans to fill the vacant 7th District seat at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 16. The decision came Monday night as the eight-member board also voted to urge Congress to allow the use of historic tax credits as a tool to finance school improvements and learned that 50 people have applied to be the next superintendent. On the board appointment front, the group set up an aggressive schedule.
Virginia’s CHIP funding in jeopardy
Overshadowed by the uproar of President Trump’s attempt to defund government support of the Affordable Care Act for adults, 65,000 children in Virginia and 9 million children across the country are now threatened with the loss of their health insurance.
New name for Lee Bridge withdrawn
For now, the name of slavery-defending Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will remain on the Route 1 bridge over the James River in Richmond.
Fourth Baptist Church minister says he will resign
Dr. William E. Jackson Sr. plans to step down as pastor of historic Fourth Baptist Church in Church Hill.
RRHA board leadership turnover may be in the works
Veronica G. Blount appears to be on her way out as the chair of the RRHA Board of Commissioners, the Free Press has learned.
Richmond Bandits leave it on the field
Three youth football teams from the city-based Richmond Bandits made it to title games in their age brackets, but none came away with a title.
New labyrinth in South Side
A new community labyrinth was dedicated Saturday at the headquarters of United Parents Against Lead, 4809 Old Warwick Road.
Hicks to be interviewed Monday for judgeship
Also to be interviewed Monday, Judge Hairston has the backing of the Richmond delegation and is expected to have no trouble winning General Assembly votes to gain the seat that Circuit Court Judge Melvin R. Hughes is vacating after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.
Henrico hires Petersburg deputies
Henrico County Sheriff Michael L. Wade spotted a personnel opportunity when he learned that Petersburg was closing its jail.
Crusade for Voters hosts candidates forum Oct. 18
Need to know more about the people who want to represent you in the General Assembly? The Richmond Crusade for Voters wants to help you be better prepared for the Nov. 3 election.
VSU working on accreditation issues
Virginia State University is hustling to correct the issues that led the school to be placed on warning by its accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges.
‘Prescription Drug Take-Back Day’ Oct. 22
Do you have unused or expired prescriptions in your medicine cabinet? Want to get rid of them safely?
Mayor-elect Stoney to take oath of office Dec. 31
Richmond’s Mayor-elect Levar Stoney is to take the oath of office at City Hall on New Year’s Eve, according to his staff, with a public inauguration expected two weeks later. Mr. Stoney is scheduled to take the oath at noon Saturday, Dec. 31, in the City Council chambers, according to his press secretary, Jim Nolan.
CVWMA expands recycling materials
Richmond residents can now recycle a greater range of bottles and food containers, the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority has announced.
National Night Out slated for Aug. 2
“National Night Out” returns next week to promote community connections and ties with law enforcement.
Richmond Flying Squirrels hosting 3 job fairs
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host three job fairs to fill part-time positions at The Diamond baseball stadium during home games, the team announced Wednesday in preparing for the home opener on Thursday, April 6.
Price of first class stamp drops by 2¢
A postage stamp now costs 47 cents — a drop of 2 cents for a first class letter.
Mayor withdraws proposal to change definition of 'emerging small businesses'
A proposal to redefine City Hall’s definition of “emerging small businesses” has been scrapped following a Free Press report last week highlighting the potential detriment the change could create for city-based businesses seeking city contracts.
RRHA gets 60 additional housing vouchers for people with disabilities
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority has been awarded additional federal funding of $491,000 that will pay for 60 new Housing Choice vouchers to subsidize residences for low-income people with disabilities.
