Richmond
After 34 years, the Richmond Free Press announced today that it’s ceasing publication this week with the paper’s first and last online edition. The paper cited dwindling advertising revenues leading to harsh economic times. The Richmond Free Press was founded in 1992 by journalist, editor and professor Raymond Boone and his wife Jean Patterson Boone. […]
In a strong showing, Del. Mike Jones won the special election on Tuesday to takeover the vacated seat in the Virginia Senate. The seat was previously held by Lt. Gov-elect Ghazal Hashmi in District 15 which covers parts of Chesterfield and South Richmond. See full story here
Today is Election day for voters in Richmond and parts of Chesterfield to fill the Senate District 15 seat that was previously held by Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi who is stepping down to fulfill her new role. The race features Democratic nominee Del. Mike Jones and Republican nominee John Thomas. A second seat to be […]
On Friday August 22, Colonial Heights Police Department announced that two Chesterfield County teachers were hit with a total of 41 counts of child sex abuse. 33 year old Richard Franklin Troshak III of Chesterfield and 49 year old Shaun Jason Adams of Petersburg allegedly exchanged explicit photos and videos of children being sexually abused…some […]
In the small town of Danville, V.A., City Councilman Lee Vogler was attacked at the office he worked, the local media outlet Showcase Magazine. He was doused with gasoline and set on fire by suspect Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes. There was a short confrontation before the attack. 29 year old Hayes fled the scene on […]
Choose between two stunning routes: 6.19 kilometers or 16.19 kilometers.---Let us take you on a journey through more than 400 years of Black history. Join us at Run Richmond 16.19 on Sep 21 and choose between our 16.19K Run and our6.19K Run/Walk. Reserve your spot today. Proudly sponsored by Allianz.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced Tuesday he is dropping his bid for Virginia governor while avoiding a nomination contest with U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Tune in for another episode of Community Conversations with Miss Community Clovia and Dr. Chester Sharps from “Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU”. Learn more at https://www.chrichmond.org/.
Community members finally got to see the third-party report on RPS' handling of the June 6 graduation day shooting after report made public.
A 14-year-old student from Fairfax, Virginia, Heman Bekele, has developed an innovative soap that holds promise in the potential treatment of skin cancer.
The driver of a 2019 Nissan sedan failed to yield at the intersection of Davenport Road, colliding with...
This unique event takes attendees on a meaningful journey through +400 Years of Black History, a history you will be able to touch and feel – up close & personal.
