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Race central issue in Virginia-Maryland redistricting arguments before high court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy appears to hold the decisive vote in two cases involving challenges from African-American voters to electoral districts in Virginia and North Carolina.
Candidates for 3rd District seat on School Board get public vetting
More than a dozen people turned out to comment on the candidates vying for the Richmond School Board’s vacant 3rd District seat following a speed round of public interviews conducted by the board. Only 11 of the 12 candidates were interviewed, with no mention of why only Norma Murdoch-Kitt was absent.
Trump lays out tough agenda in address before Congress
Heralding a “new chapter of American greatness,” President Trump issued a broad call for America first, investing in the nation’s infrastructure, slashing taxes and revamping health insurance in his first address to Congress.
Duke and Duchess walk away from 'royal highness'
Goodbye, your royal highnesses. Hello, life as — almost— ordinary civilians. Britain’s Prince Harry and his American wife, Meghan Markle, no longer will use the titles “royal highness” or receive public funds for their work under a deal that lets the couple step aside as working royals, Buckingham Palace announced last Saturday.
Payback? Questions raised about charges against Sen. Lucas
State Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth, a key power broker and one of the highest ranking African-Americans in the General Assembly, has been charged with conspiracy to damage a Confederate monument during protests in Portsmouth that also led to a demonstrator being critically injured when the statue was knocked down.
Former GOP presidential hopeful, Trump ally Herman Cain dies of COVID-19
Herman Cain, a former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Trump, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, in an Atlanta hospital of complications from the coronavirus. He was 74.
Mayor, Navy Hill officials try to sweeten the pot for $1.5B Coliseum plan approval
Can a series of revisions save the massive $1.5 billion Coliseum replacement and Downtown redevelopment plan that for months has appeared to be headed for rejection by Richmond City Council?
City public defenders launch pay parity campaign
Public defenders who represent nearly half of the people facing criminal charges in Richmond’s court system are tired of being underpaid state employees.
Yes!!!
The voters of Virginia have spoken. And we are jubilant about the message they sent through the ballot box on Tuesday — that they want a more progressive Virginia as envisioned by Democrats.
A child shall lead them
We are transfixed by the passion and activism of the students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Fla.
Richmonders hoping to take Clemson to victory in College Football Playoff
It may be up to two Richmonders to achieve something no one else has been able to do — stop the University of Alabama. Keep your eyes on orange jerseys No. 99 and No. 12 for Clemson University in the College Football Playoff final on Monday, Jan. 7, in Santa Clara, Calif.
State officials: Va. ready to handle coronavirus
Virginia officials stressed the state’s readiness to confront any cases of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, during a news conference Wednesday morning at a state office building in Downtown.
Denzel receives AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Denzel Washington was the man of the hour June 6 with everyone from Spike Lee to Julia Roberts turning out to celebrate him as this year’s recipient of the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award.
Women in STEM: 10 quotes by GM’s Alicia Boler-Davis
See how she got to the top and why she’s staying there
We curated Boler-Davis interviews and speeches on YouTube, and here are 10 direct quotes from the mind making the connection between GM and you. Number one is ridiculously inspiring. Let’s start with the basics. Boler-Davis recently – and by recently we mean earlier this month – told Fortune Magazine how she discovered her potential in engineering; she wasn’t born a VP, you know.
Personality: Kathryn Wall
Spotlight on board chair of Children’s Home Society of Va.
Kathryn Wall has always loved children. After meeting Nadine Marsh-Carter, CEO of the Children’s Home Society of Virginia, and being overwhelmed by some of the stories about youngsters that were shared, Ms. Wall was inspired to get involved. She is chair of the nonprofit Richmond/organization’s board of directors, a volunteer position she loves.
VSU takes bite out of VUU in Big Apple
Until now, the Big Apple Classic was more like the “Rotten Apple Classic” for Virginia State University basketball.
VSU ends season in chilly NCAA match
Virginia State University’s epic football season ended last Saturday with a 35-14 loss to Bloomsburg State University in northeast Pennsylvania, in arctic-like conditions with temperatures never hitting 30.
GRTC’s ad policy struck down
When an animal rights group wanted to pay GRTC to carry its message opposing publicly funded experiments on dogs and other animals, the company said, “No way” in rejecting it as too political.
Juneteenth events offer exhibits, music, storytelling and more
From storytelling to festivals and fireworks, a bevy of Richmond-area activities are planned to mark Juneteenth, the national holiday celebrating the end of slavery.
John Marshall High wins the crown!
There are 52 Class 2 high schools in Virginia, but there is only one John Marshall High School.
