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Newest Rhodes Scholars are Richmonder at Howard, U.Va. students
A Howard University senior who lives in Richmond and a University of Virginia senior from Maryland are among 32 Americans chosen as 2017 Rhodes Scholars.
Winning ways
Levar Stoney’s path to Mayor’s Office started on the gridiron
Long before Levar Stoney threw his hat into Richmond’s political ring, he was tossing footballs for York County’s Tabb High School. He was as on target then — wearing jersey No. 14 as Tabb quarterback — as he became in the city’s mayoral competition. Richmond’s mayor-elect was a three-year starting quarterback for Tabb and ranked among the Bay River District’s leading passers, while also serving as a runner.
Documents show letter carriers’ pay reduced
At least three supervisors in Richmond’s Main Post Office appear to routinely change the time cards of letter carriers — without the carriers’ knowledge or permission — in order to reduce their pay.
Plan introduced to lease City Stadium to Richmond Kickers
City Stadium — the aging city-owned sports facility in the near West End that hosts soccer and football games — could soon become the permanent home of the Richmond Kickers soccer team.
Proposals to build 2 schools, redo George Wythe under review
Richmond Public Schools might provide incoming Mayor Levar Stoney with a potential blueprint for addressing the problem of outdated and increasingly worn-out school buildings.
Ethiopian runners win 2016 marathon
The 39th edition of the Richmond Marathon, like many of the races before it, was dominated by runners from East Africa. More than 17,000 mostly local and state runners and enthusiasts lined up Saturday in Downtown for the three races — the 26.2-mile marathon, the 13.1-mile half-marathon and an 8K race.
VUU scores 2 wins at Earl Lloyd Classic
A mix of veterans and newcomers has Virginia Union University feeling optimistic about its upcoming basketball season. VUU opened last weekend with a 86-83 overtime win over host West Virginia State University and a 88-77 victory over the University of Virginia-Wise in the Earl Lloyd Classic in Institute, W.Va.
John Marshall scholar-athlete Greg Jones signs with JMU
Two of Greg Jones’ favorite things are basketballs and books. The John Marshall High School senior’s impeccable credentials as a student and an athlete have earned him a full scholarship to James Madison University.
How did Hillary Clinton win popular vote, but lose election?
In last week’s presidential election, Republican Donald Trump won 289 Electoral College votes, more than the 270 needed for him to become the nation’s 45th president.
Power moves
Uncertainty reigns as President-elect Trump prepares to take office
President-elect Donald Trump has jangled nerves with his unexpected Election Day victory and his appointment of a firebrand arch conservative, former Richmonder Steve Bannon, as his chief strategist.
Stoney to be city’s youngest mayor
Levar Stoney will be the next mayor of Richmond. Belying earlier polls that portrayed him as an also-ran in the contest, Mr. Stoney swept to a surprising outright victory in Tuesday’s election by capturing five of the nine City Council districts — the magic number.
Richmond’s African-American history is national history
Re: Op-ed column, “Save sacred ground for the future,” Oct. 20-22 edition:
Throwing money at problem in city schools not the solution
Re: “City school officials: Test scores to get worse before they get better,” Oct. 20-22 edition:
The Obama legacy
“May you live in interesting times.” This adage, attributed tenuously to the Chinese, bespeaks a preference for order over change. We now live in interesting times and Americans are hungering for change. Yet, surprisingly, President Obama enjoys increasing popularity as he heads into the final days of his presidency.
39th Annual Richmond Marathon runs on Saturday
The 39th Annual Anthem Richmond Marathon is Saturday, Nov. 12. The race could boil down to this: Benjamin Zywicki vs. the East Africans.
VUU hoping for hoops wins
Virginia Union University ranks with the nation’s most improved basketball programs over the last two years. And there are signs the upswing will continue.
Personality: Johnnie E. Hagans
Spotlight on president of Military Retirees Club Inc.
Johnnie E. Hagans says joining the military was the biggest chance he ever took. And he’s glad he did. He urges young people to consider the military as an option.
‘They kilt us, but they ain’t whupped us yet’
Democrat Hillary Clinton defeated in one of nation’s most stunning political upsets in history
Emboldened Republicans claimed a mandate Wednesday for Donald Trump after his stunning election as the 45th president of the United States.
Mayoral election: Time to navigate Richmond toward a better future
It was the early to mid-1990s. The setting: The Commonwealth Club on West Franklin Street in Downtown. A gathering of Richmond’s most prominent civic and business leaders — African-American, white people, public and private representatives — was underway. The order of business? To envision Richmond’s future.
Rams host exhibition game Nov. 4 at Siegel Center
This will be a major “hello and goodbye” basketball season for Virginia Commonwealth University. Rams fans are welcoming four promising freshmen while bidding farewell this season to six seniors. All will be in action Friday, Nov. 4, when VCU plays host to Queens University of Charlotte, N.C., in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. at the Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St.
