'Sneakerheads' converge on the city Sunday
"Sneakerheads" will be looking to buy, sell and trade sneakers and clothing accessories from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peep My Feet Sneaker & Streetwear Convention.
Coalition of church groups, others help trailer park residents to improve homes
Father Shay Auerbach has a deep affection for the families that live in Rudd’s Trailer Park on South Side. Many of them attend Mass at the nearby Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he serves as pastor.
Ebola: Is Richmond prepared?
Fears and concerns about the deadly Ebola virus are spreading in Texas and across the nation after a second health care worker in Dallas has been quarantined with the disease. The big question here: Is Richmond ready should an incident occur?
VSU president answers students, faculty
Dr. Keith T. Miller, the beleaguered president of Virginia State University, stood face to face with concerned faculty members, staff and students.
Raymond H. Boone, Free Press founder, to be honored
Raymond Boone Sr., who died at age 76 in June after battling pancreatic cancer, is being honored this week for his unflinching civil rights work by the Richmond NAACP.
Area pastors split on view of court ruling
Law versus theology
While gay and lesbian couples celebrated their new right to marry in Virginia, several area ministers were expressing reluctance to marry same-sex couples.
Virginia now for all lovers
Jubilant couples head to courthouse for marriage licenses
On Monday, the Supreme Court effectively allowed same-sex marriage to proceed in Virginia when it refused to take up a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that overturned the same-sex marriage ban.
Rivalry brings out the spirit
It was a classic showdown between two city rivals — George Wythe and Huguenot high schools.
Meal program expanded
Schools’ decision to participate in a federal program that provides nutritious free breakfasts and lunches to the entire student body at Carver and the city’s 43 other public schools.
Diversity efforts lead to key appointments at U. Va.
The endeavors go to hiring, as well as representation on key university boards and committees.
Family relapses into system
Mother, son in jail at same time; they want to break cycle
The mother and son were separated by the walls and windows at the Richmond Justice Center in Shockoe Valley.
NFL needs game plan to help players
A Virginia Commonwealth University professor who has studied domestic violence says she’s not surprised at the recent flurry of assaults by players in the National Football League.
McDonnell makes history
History will surely remember Bob McDonnell. Just not the way he had envisioned.
Va. NAACP prez insists group still relevant
The president of the state NAACP insists the organization’s still shuttered headquarters office will reopen.
Unemployed find help at Our House
Kinfolks Community Empowerment and Sustainability Program's chief aim is to provide jobs and other resources to residents of Mosby and other public housing communities and to empower them to move into permanent housing.
141-year-old church clears $1M debt
The nearly 300-member house of worship on South Side held a ceremonial mortgage-burning ceremony.
McDonnell seeks to discredit prosecution's case
The ex-governor and his defense team quickly went to work to shoot holes in prosecutors’ claims that Mr. McDonnell participated in a secret gifts-for-political favors scheme while in office.
Democrats choose Dance
She is the nominee to replace Marsh
Petersburg Democrats strongly backed Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance to be the Democratic candidate for 16th District Senate seat, previously held by Henry L. Marsh III.
Washington training camp is a business flop
If success means attracting people, then the Washington NFL franchise’s training camp is a winner. But if success is measured by economic activity, the camp does not appear to make the cut.
Testimony: McDonnell filed false loan documents
It may be the most damning evidence against former Gov. Bob McDonnell.
State NAACP stays mum, ineffective
Monday marks six months since King Salim Khalfani was ousted Feb. 18 as the executive director of the civil rights organization. Still, there is no sign the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP is ready to replace its fiery former head or has any interest in doing so.
Snafu temporarily halts Dance
Rosalyn R. Dance is still waiting to pop the champagne.
Jonnie Williams admits he didn't get much
"the Tic Tac man"
Will the jury believe star witness in McDonnell case?
Jonnie Williams came out swinging in testimony that could land former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, behind bars for decades.
Trailer park heroine
18-year-old aids neighbors facing eviction
18-year-old aids neighbors facing eviction
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