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A battle supreme
Dems, civil rights groups and others gearing up for confirmation fight over U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh
To President Trump, he’s “a judge’s judge” and “a brilliant legal mind” who deserves swift confirmation.
Personality: John D. Freyer
Spotlight on first U.S.-based Tate Exchange Associate at Tate Modern, London
Artist John D. Freyer, an assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts, has a unique specialty.
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.
Richmonders should help police stop violence
It seems that people are becoming numb to all of these killings in Richmond.
South Carolina women’s team claims NCAA title
The University of South Carolina dominated the backboards and the scoreboard en route to its second NCAA women’s basketball crown last Sunday.
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
Hawaii defeats Curacao in Little League final
Curacao’s magic carpet ride to the Little League World Series ended with a frustrating finish.
VMHC announces second grant cycle for history projects
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture will begin accepting applications Oct. 1 from state historical organizations for its second annual Commonwealth History Fund grant cycle. VMHC will again award approximately $400,000 to meet its pledge to distribute some $2 million over five years from the fund.
VUU nets 76-65 win over Bowie
Just when you think Robert Osborne has hit full stride, he shifts into an even higher gear.
Hopewell’s TreVeyon Henderson sets freshman rushing record
TreVeyon Henderson hardly broke stride in moving from Hopewell High School to football’s national spotlight at Ohio State University.
Newark next stop for HU, NSU match
Hampton and Norfolk State universities are packing their bags and taking their “backyard rivalry” on the road again.
City high schools to host quarterfinal regionals
This has been a banner season for Richmond City high school football, and the best could be yet to come. Local fans won’t have to travel far to see some playoff action.
Finalists pitch podcasts during RESONATE festival
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University will present the second annual RESONATE Podcast Festival Nov. 3-4. This year, both established and aspiring pod- casters were once again invited to submit ideas that demonstrate sound-rich, creative nonfiction storytelling.
VMHC to offer free citizenship classes
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s “Becoming Citizens” program returns this spring, offering 100% free citizenship preparation classes to help prepare people for taking their citizenship test.
Addison announces run for mayor
Richmond City Councilman Andreas D. Addison launched his campaign for mayor Wednesday morning, touting his experience in politics, business and the community as a boon for the city’s future leadership.
Petersburg recall case to be heard Feb. 6
The battle over the removal of two Petersburg City Council members will feature two veteran attorneys. Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorney William Davenport has been named to represent the voters seeking to recall Mayor Samuel Parham, 3rd Ward, and Councilman W. Howard Myers, 5th Ward, the former mayor.
U.S. Postal Service shakeup continues
The U.S. Postal Service is continuing to shake up the management of postal stations in the Richmond area as the fallout continues from a scandal over overtime pay, sources have told the Free Press.
Scot free
We are glad the sad, sordid saga of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, is finally over. On Sept. 8, federal prosecutors announced they would not seek a second trial against the pair on corruption charges after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned their convictions in June.
Cosby due in court in July
PHILADELPHIA Bill Cosby will return to a Pennsylvania courtroom next month as he tries again to question his accuser in a sexual assault case before it is sent to trial.
Classic win for VUU Lady Panthers
The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers would prefer to have two McNeills in its lineup, but the team will settle for one. Even with Shareka McNeill sidelined with a knee injury, the Lady Panthers continue to be a dominant team in the CIAA and in the NCAA Division II.
