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Happy Dance moving to state Senate
Democrat Rosalyn R. Dance waltzed to victory in the special election to fill the 16th Virginia Senate District seat that General Assembly veteran Henry L. Marsh III resigned during the summer.
Warner to get new Washington term after nail-biter win
Whew! That’s how many supporters of U.S. Sen Mark Warner are reacting after he narrowly won re-election to six more years of representing Virginia in Washington.
Miller out at VSU
Dr. Keith T. Miller handed in his notice last Friday at the start of a closed-door meeting of the university’s board of visitors. His resignation comes four and a half years after taking the helm of the 132-year-old institution and more than two years before his contract was to expire.
Minister, wife allege harassment
Co-pastors claim state tax department had them arrested on bogus charges
A Northern Virginia minister claims he and his wife have suffered illegal prosecution at the hands of the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Mayor’s plan keeps Flying Squirrels at The Diamond
Mayor Dwight C. Jones has kept his promise. He has returned to City Council with his latest proposal regarding a minor league baseball stadium in Richmond.
'Disabled not welcome'
Federal lawsuit seeks elimination of barriers at apartments
Are the housing rights of disabled people being protected in Richmond?
Free Press founder among honorees at Richmond NAACP
The event, held last Friday at a Downtown hotel, included the posthumous presentation of the organization’s Civil Rights Award to Raymond H. Boone, the late founder, publisher and editor of the Richmond Free Press.
Stone Brewing bringing jobs, craft beer to Richmond
More beer, please. That’s what Richmond is getting after California-based Stone Brewing Co. agreed to make Virginia’s capital city the home of its first East Coast brewery and restaurant operation.
Center ordered to sell Cowardin Avenue parcel
Pastor Stephen A. Parson has spent more than 16 months fending off a lender’s attempt to foreclose on the current South Side home of the Richmond Christian Center he founded more than 30 years ago.
Richmond graduation rate up, but dropout rate still among Va.’s highest
Richmond Public Schools issued four-year diplomas to nearly 81 percent of the 1,416 students in the Class of 2014. That’s the highest percentage for the school system in the six years since the state began tracking results for individual students — and a vast improvement from 2008, according to a new state report on on-time graduation.
Federal judges order redrawing of Scott’s district
This week, a divided federal court panel upheld critics’ complaints in finding that black voters were illegally overloaded into the district represented by Virginia’s lone black congressman, Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.
Students protest VSU leadership
Confidence in Dr. Keith T. Miller’s leadership as president of Virginia State University appears to be quickly eroding as the university deals with a serious financial challenge brought on by slumping enrollment.
Churches to help end inaction on end-of-life planning
Too many people have not prepared written instructions in case of a serious accident or illness.
Robertson pushes plan to fix aging schools
Ellen F. Robertson is frustrated after a year of trying and failing to win School Board support to replace Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in the North Side section of the 6th District she represents on City Council.
Mayor forces out his No.2 at City Hall
In an unexpected move, Mayor Jones, who has a little more than two years left in office, abruptly ousted Mr. Marshall, the No. 2 official at City Hall.
Late for learning
School snafu kept student at home
Javian Buffaloe finally was able to start middle school on Tuesday — two weeks after classes began for most Richmond students.
Minimum wage protesters take it to the street
They were among 10 people who staged an impromptu sit-in in the 2300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike in front of a McDonald’s restaurant — blocking traffic on the major artery last Thursday.
Tax cut ahead?
City Council to decide
With his highly controversial stadium plan still on hold, Mayor Dwight C. Jones is now seeking to boost his popularity with a familiar politician’s ploy — a tax cut.
Big trouble for schools
Immediate need: $29M to keep buildings usable
Worn-out equipment needs to be replaced, but Richmond Public Schools has no funds to pay for as opening day for the new school year looms.
NSU, VSU expect to enroll 400 to 500 fewer students this year
Fewer students enroll at NSU and VSU
