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Richmond Flying Squirrels start season with strong Latino flavor
American tourists enjoy traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South American countries for fun in the sun vacations. In contrast, young athletes from those southerly nations come to the United States to make a living playing professional baseball.
Taking down Confederate monuments ‘won’t change a thing’
Re Cityscape, Free Press May 20-22 edition:
Richmond on the ‘right side of history’ by removing Confederate monuments
Re “Plans move forward to remove Confederate Gen. A.P. Hill monument and tomb,” Richmond Free Press, May 20-22 edition:
Steph Curry finishes season with NBA scoring title
Steph Curry enjoyed a banner season, but his team, the Golden State Warriors, didn’t.
Mayor, City Council step up effort to help families in trauma
For the past eight years, City Hall has left it to volunteers to organize vigils and comfort grieving families after the slaying of a relative, an all-too-common occurrence in Richmond.
Richmonders react to new CDC mask guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 guidance May 13 saying its safe for fully vaccinated people to remove their masks in most settings, both outside and indoors.
Answers to COVID-19 questions
With eligibility for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expanded to children ages 12 to 15, and updates to mask mandates nationally and statewide, the Free Press has gathered answers from experts to common questions about these new developments:
Linwood D. Ross, scoutmaster and deacon, dies at 91
Linwood Dixon Ross taught hundreds of Richmond boys to be prepared while building their confidence and helping to shaping their character.
Hampton University basketball to get key players from Richmond area
Hampton University basketball will have a distinct Richmond area look in the upcoming season.
Unexpected consequences
The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned some very harsh consequences for people and communities across the United States.
Fidelity launches teen accounts
Looking to draw in the next generation of investors, Fidelity Investments is launching a new type of account for teenagers to save, spend and invest their money.
Long road to glory
City’s own basketball legends Ben Wallace and Bobby Dandridge to be enshrined in Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Richmond and the CIAA will be in the house Sept. 11 when basketball legends Ben Wallace and Bobby Dandridge are inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Personality: Tina Slaughter
Spotlight on president of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association Richmond Chapter
From a young age, Tina Slaughter has been an avid golfer.
Dr. Victor L. Davis Sr., who led Bethlehem Baptist Church for more than 3 decades, dies at 69
Dr. Victor Lee Davis Sr. had twin careers as a teacher in Richmond Public Schools and as the pastor for nearly 32 years of Bethlehem Baptist Church in the city’s East End.
Joye B. Moore hits the area’s sweet spot with Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies
Joye B. Moore is a sixth-generation baker whose sweet potato pies based on an old family recipe may be making their way into countless homes throughout Metro Richmond.
Diverse slate of candidates vie for lieutenant governor and attorney general in Democratic primary
Virginia government relies on an effective leadership team at the top — governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Dems in governor’s race face off in 2nd debate
The Democratic candidates for Virginia governor sparred over policing and economic development in their second debate on May 6, an event that showcased the diverse styles and perspectives of the field that voters will winnow next month.
Broader vision called for in building new Wythe H.S.
How many new high school seats does Richmond need now and how many will it need in 20 years?
RPS launches community conversations May 15 about school reopening
Richmond Public Schools is partnering with local businesses, churches and nonprofits to host community conversations to prepare families for city schools reopening for in-person learning.
