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2 City-supported shelters temporarily open for homeless
At 80, Gayle Freeland is struggling to keep a roof over her head.
U.S. failed to stop fraud in COVID loan program, Clyburn says
The U.S. failed to take basic steps at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to prevent fraud in a federal aid program intended to help small businesses, depleting the funds and making people more vulnerable to identity theft, the chairman of a House panel examining the payouts said Tuesday.
City packs heat with little impact
Gun buyback nets 126 broken weapons, 227 handguns, 117 rifles and shotguns
City Hall touted Richmond’s first gun buyback program as an “overwhelming success” despite evidence that the event is unlikely to have any impact on violence or gun ownership.
Education advocate files U.S. Department of Education complaint against Richmond Public Schools
Special education advocate Kandise Lucas is taking action after learning that Richmond has been ignoring a federal law that requires public schools to serve physically and mentally disabled children who are home-schooled, enrolled in private school or enrolled in the school system.
VUU, now 4-0, returns to Lanier Field/Hovey Stadium to battle St. Aug’s
Oct. 1 game is Lucille Brown Community Football Bowl Day
The last time Virginia Union University won a CIAA football championship was in 2001. At least for now, 2022 is looking like ’01 again. But there is work to be done.
VCU has history of capitalizing on 3-pointers
Players, even coaches, come and go. But one thing seems constant regarding Virginia Commonwealth University hoops— the 3-pointer is a Rams center-ring attraction.
City leader to question silent sheriff about jail attacks
Richmond Sheriff Antionette V. Irving has been asked to appear before City Council’s Public Safety Committee next week.
Black QBs in hot demand
It looks like a Black quarterback will be selected first in this year’s NFL draft. The question is which Black QB?
VUU has reinforcements in the house
There were two groups of basketball players at Virginia Union University this past season – the ones you saw and the ones you didn’t see.
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.
City Council approves $772.8M budget for 2021-22
Richmond City Council passed a $772.8 million general fund budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year Monday night that in large part aims to increase the attraction of working for City Hall.
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.
Low enrollment putting RPS tech programs in jeopardy
Richmond Public Schools’ traditional technical programs are on the verge of extinction due to low enrollment.
Lela Saberna Morris, longtime RPS personnel specialist, succumbs at 97
Lela Saberna Morris spent more than 40 years as a teacher and personnel specialist with Richmond Public Schools, but her road to a career in education was harder than most.
Shaka Smart exits Texas for Marquette
As it turns out, Coach Shaka Smart’s most daunting opponent wasn’t so much the other teams he faced as it was the NBA.
Tomlin is winningest Black coach in NFL records
Make room at the top. A native Virginian is now No. 1 on the all-time list of NFL Black head coaches.
Mayor Stoney proposes 5 new city parks for South Side
Thirteen years ago, City Hall spent about $400,000 to tear down the decrepit Madison Arms apartments at Lynhaven Avenue and Drake Street in South Side.
School Board adopts reopening plan, calendar
In a demonstration of unity, the Richmond School Board unanimously approved a plan for reopening schools in the fall for in-person learning five days a week.
