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FBI ready to help protect election
America’s elections are the foundation of our democracy and protecting them is a top FBI priority.
Day care options opening for student virtual instruction
More lower cost day care options are starting to emerge for Richmond Public Schools students to attend virtual classes and relieving parents who must work or who feel ill-equipped to double as teachers.
Theft at area mailboxes under investigation
Postal and law enforcement officials are investigating a series of mailbox break-ins and thefts outside six area post offices.
New housing hotline opens to connect people, resources
A new hotline is accepting calls to help people get information about housing faster and more conveniently, it has been announced.
Walter E. Baker Sr., partner in the former Baker & Dyson painting and contracting company, dies at 92
For more than 40 years, Walter Edward Baker Sr. partnered with his friend Lynwood M. Dyson Sr. on home improvement projects in Richmond.
16th Annual Richmond Folk Festival comes alive virtually Oct. 9 through 11
The 16th Annual Richmond Folk Festival, a celebration of music and culture from around the globe, will take place virtually Oct. 9 through 11.
Plans in the works to create several 24-hour homeless shelters
Frizzell Stephens wishes he had a roof over his head.
Trump evangelical advisers exposed to COVID-19 flout CDC guidelines, preach in public
At least two faith leaders, including one of President Trump’s unofficial evangelical advisers, have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a White House Rose Garden ceremony and a separate evangelical gathering in Wash- ington.
MBL hosts 10th Annual Women Who Mean Business Summit on Oct. 8
The Metropolitan Business League is holding its10th Annual Women Who Mean Business Summit from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.
The difference
The past week has shown us a major difference in how two top elected officials have handled the coronavirus.
Between hope and despair, by Julianne Malveaux
Black people occupy a place between hope and despair.
Mayor introduces plan to boost affordable housing
For at least 25 years, City Hall has offered a tax abatement program that has spurred improvements and upgrades to at least 7,500 aging homes and apartment buildings in exchange for seven years of reduced real estate taxes.
Struck by COVID-19, Gov. and Mrs. Northam are seeing state’s response system up close
As Gov. Ralph S. Northam and his wife, First Lady Pamela Northam, remain in isolation until early next week after testing positive on Sept. 24 for COVID-19, officials in seven different health districts in the state are working to connect with scores of people the couple may have had contact with in the days before their diagnoses.
Personality: Judith ‘Judy’ W. Pahren
Spotlight on board president of ChildSavers
In the lingering aftermath of the 1918 flu pandemic, Children’s Memorial Clinic was established in 1924 in response to the growing need for accessible mental health services for children who were born into or lived through the chaos and upset resulting from the virus. Today, nearly a century later and in the midst of another pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 3,100 Virginians, the Children’s Memorial Clinic is now ChildSavers, which has stepped up to meet the challenges of the current pandemic head on under board President Judith “Judy” Pahren.
Dr. Adam L. Bond, Ebenezer Baptist Church’s new pastor, eases into transition during pandemic
Dr. Adam L. Bond is blending the old with the new at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, despite the disruption from the pandemic.
LeBron leading Lakers against his old Heat team in NBA finals
For four glorious seasons, LeBron James was the ultimate hero of Miami. Now he’s the villain.
Central State Hospital commemorates 150 years of serving health needs
A key part of African-American health and history in Virginia was celebrated last Thursday, as state health officials and professionals gathered online to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Central State Hospital outside Petersburg.
City property values on the rise in many areas
Richmond’s land book of assessed values shows why affordable housing is now a big issue.
Mayor’s challengers go on the offense during candidates forum
Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney was roundly criticized during a forum last week by four challengers seeking to unseat him for what they said is his administration’s lack of transparency.
32nd Annual 2nd Street Festival goes virtual Oct. 3 and 4
The 32nd Annual 2nd Street Festival in Jackson Ward will have a twist this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of thousands of people flocking to the Downtown neighborhood to enjoy the history, music, food and art, events will take place virtually.
