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Kevin McCarthy was an early architect of the Republican majority that became his downfall

The day before he was ousted, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was doing what he loved — stopping to greet tourists at the Capitol, gushing about the beauty of the place and its history at the center of American democracy.

Personality: Ann Oppenhimer

Spotlight on co-founder, executive director of Folk Art Society of America

The Museum of International Folk Art describes the medium as art that is decorative or utilitarian, used every day or reserved for high ceremonies, is handmade or includes handmade elements, as well as new, synthetic or recycled components.

2nd Street Festival returns to Jackson Ward

Marking its 35th year, the 2nd Street Festival returns Saturday and Sunday in historic Jackson Ward.

Falcons hope to be ‘primetime’ players

Charles Scott is becoming the Deion Sanders of the East. In a blink, Coach Sanders, aka “Coach Prime,” turned a ragamuffin University of Colorado program into a national talking point with a 3-0 start. Meanwhile, on the high school level, Scott has awakened the long-slumbering Huguenot High Falcons.

Southside Community Center’s $16M addition

Construction of a new addition to the Southside Community Center is officially underway.

Boston University names Melissa L. Gilliam 11th president

‘I lead by listening, collaborating and empowering’

Melissa L. Gilliam, the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University and a distinguished educator, scholar, research scientist, and physician, will be Boston University’s 11th president, the Boston trustees announced on Wednesday. She will assume the post July 1, 2024.

City to open new temporary shelter

Richmond will have a far bigger temporary shelter if another tropical storm hits or the weather plunges below freezing in the next two months.

VCU announces guaranteed university admission program

Virginia Commonwealth University has announced a guaranteed university admission program for first-year freshman applicants who are among the top 10% of their high school graduat- ing class or have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above. This is the first university-wide program of its kind among Virginia’s R1 universities and is open to any qualifying student nationwide, according to a university news release.

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in U.S. history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.

If it’s fall, it must be 2nd Street

Nothing signals fall more in Richmond than the annual 2nd Street Festival in Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward. This year’s festival is particularly special in that Richmonders and visitors alike will celebrate the event’s 35th year.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein offered a valuable voice in a divided Senate, by Clarence Page

Amid the multitude of tributes that poured out after her death at age 90, one description of California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the Senate’s oldest sitting member, was appropriately prominent. “A true trailblazer,” said President Biden, “a pioneering American,” and “for Jill and me, a cherished friend.”

Enrollment growing at Virginia HBCUs, but they face historic underfunding, by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

As enrollment drops at many Virginia higher educa- tion institutions, the state’s two public historically Black colleges and universities offer a bright spot, with steady student increases. However, a historical lack of funding for HBCUs and financial resources for their students is causing concern among policymakers and graduates.

VUU: Allen does Byers impersonation

At midseason, it comes as no surprise that a Virginia Union University Panther is leading the CIAA in rushing. The surprise is that it is Curtis Allen and not Jada Byers.

VSU has high hopes with Pope

As the dynamic Dinwiddie High quarterback, K’ymon Pope was all about leading his team into the end zone. Now as the Virginia State University roving safety, he’s all about keeping rival squads out of the end zone.

VSU’s Frazier unbowed by Bowie homecoming

Coach Henry Frazier III will take his undefeated Virginia State University football team to Bowie State this Saturday for a 2 p.m. kickoff. The veteran coach won’t need a road map or GPS to get there.

Pirates pummel UR 31-14

Spiders face CAA rival North Carolina A&T on Oct. 14

Hampton University has become the second HBCU to make football life difficult for the University of Richmond.

Black Tennis Hall of Fame serves up 2023 inductees

Despite a rainy arrival, some 75 to 80 people were in attendance to celebrate the induction of the 2023 class of inductees to the Black Tennis Hall of Fame (BTHOF) at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on Saturday, Sept. 23. The evening’s keynote speaker was 1996 Wimbledon runner-up MaliVai Washington

Damian Lillard joins Bucks on defense, embraces championship expectations

Damian Lillard understands he has a reputation for being an elite offensive player but not a particularly strong defender. Now that he’s on a new team, the seven-time All-NBA selection looks forward to changing that perception.

ACTION Film Festival features 3 new works by local artists

The sights, stories and histories of the city of Richmond are the focus of a new film festival running from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. The ACTION Film Festival will showcase three films, “Still Fighting,” “Bleach” and “Break,” written by and featuring local creatives and set at historic locations and landmarks across Richmond.

Civil rights, labor unions back casino campaign

The current campaign to win Richmond voter support for $562 million casino, resort and entertainment complex has secured support from civil rights groups and a big thumbs up from the labor unions that will build it.