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Vacancies continue to rise in Richmond Police Department
The Richmond Police Department is continuing to shrink in size.
Ready to serve
Jennifer McClellan defends rushed primary after landslide victory
Richmond state Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan is on the fast track to Washington.
AIDS: Getting to zero
“Three decades into this crisis, let us set our sights on achieving the “three zeros” — zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. On this World AIDS Day, let us pledge to work together to realize this vision for all of the world’s people.” — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, United Nations, World AIDS Day 2010
Sen. Lucas flip-flops in Va. Supreme Court battle
Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. is still one Senate vote short of winning a General Assembly election that would move him from the Virginia Court of Appeals to the state Supreme Court.
Freshman Pitts making big splash at VUU
Demarius Pitts saw no need to meekly dip his toes in the water to get a feel for college basketball. Boldly, he dove in head first instead.
Voting systems in Va., 20 other states targeted by hackers in 2016
State and city officials sought to allay public fears this week after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that hackers targeted the voting systems in Virginia and 20 other states before the 2016 presidential election.
Shine bright like a Diamond
RDP developers win $2.4B, 15-year, mixed-use project in baseball district
After years of talk, Richmond is ready to launch the huge Diamond District redevelopment of 68 acres of mostly city-owned property in North Side
Help for women in addiction to expand with new CARITAS center in South Side
In a bit more than two months, Richmond will have a new shelter and treatment center for women struggling with addiction and homelessness.
An eerie tour on Kanawha Canal
Richmonders looking for a spooky seaside treat on Halloween can do so courtesy of Riverfront Canal Cruises, host of a series of tours on Saturday, Oct. 29.
New name for Lee Bridge withdrawn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.
Mayweather to fight again
As long as there is money to be made, Floyd Mayweather isn’t hanging up his boxing gloves.
Crisis center opening at St. Joseph’s Villa
A regional center for youths suffering a mental health crisis is on the way.
Ed Reed’s criticism of Bethune-Cookman costs him coaching job
Ed Reed is out, and Raymond Woodie Jr. is in as Bethune-Cookman University football coach.
Georgia Bulldogs racial barrier breaker Ronnie Hogue dies at 69
Ronnie Hogue, the University of Georgia’s first Black scholarship basketball player, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. He was 69.
HU’s Bonds heads to East-West Shrine game in Las Vegas
Jadakis Bonds was a shining star in a cloudy sky this past football season for Hampton University.
William & Mary heads to Montana State for quarterfinals
Michael London already has coached one school to the FCS championship. Now he’s looking to make it two.
Soccer star’s talent comes home
The inaugural W League RVA squad will feature a talented local woman this soccer season.
Women’s Empowerment Conference Dec.5
“Arise & Soar — Destiny Awaits You.” That’s the theme of a Women’s Empowerment Conference to be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Location: The Family Life Center at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St. in the West End.
Henrico hires Petersburg deputies
Henrico County Sheriff Michael L. Wade spotted a personnel opportunity when he learned that Petersburg was closing its jail.
InLight Richmond Friday night
Richmond’s biggest light show returns to Downtown on Friday, Nov. 3, as part of the First Friday’s art walk. Dubbed InLight Richmond, the free, public event is 7 p.m. to midnight and will feature sculptures, videos, performances and other creative projects that will illuminate buildings, walls and sidewalks and will include a community lantern parade, it has been announced.
