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RPS offers plan to boost student literacy
Nearly half of all Richmond students cannot read proficiently when they enter high school, leading to high dropout rates and a host of other ills, Richmond Public Schools acknowledges.
Biles to lead diverse U.S. women’s gymnastics team to Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles’ Olympic encore is finally here.
Ben Wallace brings luck to the Detroit Pistons in draft lottery
Ben Wallace delivered much good fortune to the Detroit Pistons as a player. Now he has become something of a 6-foot-9 rabbit’s foot as a retiree.
Flying Squirrels pitcher Akeel Morris has major league experience
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and fireworks may be the most tantalizing entertainment combo since popcorn and butter.
RPS career educator and principal Fred A. Cooper dies at 91
Fred Adolphus Cooper sought to inspire students to learn during his nearly 60-year career as an educator that included service as principal of Richmond’s former Armstrong-Kennedy High School complex and later as co-owner of a student tutorial business in Chicago.
Virginia hopes to remove time capsule along with Lee statue
If a court clears the way, the state of Virginia expects to remove not just a soaring statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s historic Monument Avenue, but also a little-known piece of history tucked inside the massive sculpture’s base: A 134-year-old time capsule.
Eva Davis Brinkley, Armstrong High guidance director, dies at 91
Eva Davis Brinkley went above and beyond for Richmond students at Armstrong High School.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, others encourage U.S. to rebuild refugee resettlement
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota thanked Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service during an online event June 17, in the name of “all the refugees you have settled and the millions around the world who have benefited from your work.”
Witches celebrate the summer solstice wth cakes, mead – and salsa
To Lidia Pradas, the summer solstice “always recharges my energy and makes me want to start new projects,” she shared on her popular Instagram account, Wiccan Tips.
NBA playoffs now down to Final Four
The NBA Final Four consists of four franchises long overdue for a champagne celebration.
Complexion of U.S. soccer team changes
With 15 players of color on a 23-man roster, the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team is diverse like never before. Now Americans are hoping the team will win like never before.
City Council gives greenlight to casino project
Richmond easily leaped the first hurdle in its quest to become a casino city — City Council approval.
Sandro Fabian puts the altitude in the Flying Squirrels
This is the year the Richmond Flying Squirrels are living up to their name: They’re flying high.
Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant, one of the first top Black pitchers in MLB, dies at 85
Jim “Mudcat” Grant, who was among the first dominant Black pitchers in Major League Baseball, died Friday, June 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. He was 85.
Juneteenth celebrations planned around Metro Richmond
The first official Juneteenth celebration in Virginia will be recognized with a variety of events throughout the area sponsored by a range of organizations, groups and churches.
‘In the Heights’ opens to low numbers
NEW YORK Just when a party was poised to break out in movie theaters, the below-expectation debut of “In the Heights” last weekend dampened Hollywood’s hopes of a swift or smooth recovery at the summer box office.
Possible NBA title for Brooklyn Nets?
If the Brooklyn Nets are to ever win an elusive NBA title, this might be the year.
Primary victories put several Black candidates in position to win
Black influence in Virginia politics appears to be growing.
Colette W. McEachin wins decisive victory over primary challenger for commonwealth’s attorney
The race for Richmond’s next commonwealth’s attorney ended late Tuesday evening, as incumbent Colette W. McEachin emerged victorious against a Democratic primary challenge from attorney Thomas P. Barbour Jr.
New grocery store, restaurant coming to Jackson Ward
A small grocery store and a restaurant have signed leases to occupy retail space in the new, 154-unit Jackson Ward apartment complex at 1st and Duval streets early next year, it has been announced.
