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Elite African runners missing from this year’s Richmond Marathon
For those thumbing through the Richmond Marathon pre-race information, there was this snippet: “No prize money will be awarded in 2021.”
Thanksgiving food programs available to help individuals, families
Richmond area organizations are spreading the bounty of Thanksgiving food with individuals and families in need during this season.
Head of Monroe Park Conservancy charged with assault; VCU students may face discipline in case
The volunteer president and director of the group that operates Monroe Park has been charged with assault stemming from a confrontation Sunday, Oct. 31, with two Virginia Commonwealth University students.
VUU and VSU open hoops season with wins
Virginia Union University basketball fans are hopeful Demarius Pitts’ second turn as a Panther goes as well as the first.
And the Heisman goes to…
The Heisman Trophy was voted on and awarded for 54 years before a Black quarterback won the coveted award as college football’s premier player.
The next big thing?
City officials are turning to the planned development of 60 acres of city-owned property in North Side around The Diamond for a big return
What’s the next big thing for Richmond now that the $565 million casino-resort project for South Side and the $1.5 billion Navy Hill project for Downtown are kaput?
Neo-Nazis sentenced for planning attack at Richmond rally
Two neo-Nazi group members were sentenced on Oct. 28 to nine years in prison each in a case that highlighted a broader federal crackdown on far-right extremists.
Personality: Dr. Harold C. Sayles
Spotlight on the Veterans of Foreign Wars national chaplain
Thursday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, a time when the nation pauses to honor those who have served the nation. Dr. Harold C. Sayles, who was elected during the summer as the 122nd national chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, plans to commemorate the day by attending the 65th Annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial at 621 S. Belvidere St. in Downtown.
Richmond Marathon to spring to action this Saturday
After taking something of a “time out” a year ago because of the pan- demic, the Richmond Marathon is back in full force.
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin talks transition with Northam; releases tax info
Republican Gov.-elect Glenn A. Youngkin met with outgoing Democratic Gov. Ralph S. Northam last week for a lunch with their wives at the Executive Mansion in Capitol Square, with both pledging a smooth transition of power.
Area special vaccine events for children ages 5 to 11
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are holding special vaccine events for children ages 5 to 11 in partnership with Richmond Public Schools and Henrico County Public Schools.
VUU freshman running back Jada Byers gives seniors a day to remember
Wouldn’t you know it. On Senior Day at Virginia Union University, a freshman stole the show.
Atlanta’s Jorge Soler bats his way to MVP of World Series
Jorge Soler was the unlikely MVP for the unlikely World Series champion Atlanta Braves.
Peabody Square Golf Tournament postponed
The Peabody Square Golf Tournament, planned by the Peabody Academic Learning and Development Center for Nov. 20 to benefit the preservation and restoration of Petersburg’s former Peabody High School, has been postponed.
Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Tina Turner among inductees into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Jay-Z has added another title to a résumé that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul and global icon — Hall of Famer.
Dems defeated
In a nail-biting race, Republicans sweep Tuesday’s election for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, and flip the Democratic-controlled House of Delegates from blue to red
So much for Virginia turning blue.
McEachin elected to four-year term as commonwealth’s attorney
Incumbent Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette W. McEachin will serve a four-year term as the city’s top prosecutor.
Richmond Police school resource officer balances helping kids with rising gospel career
The world is starting to listen to Mervin D. Mayo sing.
City Council poised to maintain current real estate tax rate
Richmond City Council is poised to reject any cut in the real estate tax rate in the face of soaring property values that have boosted the amount property owners must pay.
