Sarah King
Boulevard Change Approved
"It's a matter of moral priority, and doing the right thing," Councilwoman Kim Gray says of the proposal to rename the thoroughfare in honor of Arthur Ashe Jr. Read more
A Deeper Issue
"If you can mock us, you can legislate and govern against us and nobody will care," the Rev. Al Sharpton says in addressing Virginia's blackface controversy. Read more
'We Are Rising'
Superintendent's "Dreams4RPS" plan aims to ensure that each graduate leaves high school ready for college, a living-wage job or national service. Read more
Northam Holds On
Governor denies appearing in racist yearbook photo first published by outlet with ties to Roy Moore campaign. Read more
State of the City
Mayor Levar Stoney touts 2018 achievements, announces a program to reduce evictions. Read more
Building Resiliency
A partnership with Richmond’s East End schools works to counter the effects of trauma. Read more
Rethinking Monument
The “General Demotion/General Devotion” exhibition is intended to spark conversation about the future of the landmark thoroughfare. Read more
'A Unifying Force'
Richmond City Council committee advances 2nd District member Kim Gray's proposal to rename the Boulevard in honor of Arthur Ashe. Read more
Filling the Gap
Feed More and other Richmond-area organizations step up aid for furloughed federal workers as the government shutdown stretches on. Read more
Postal Problems
At a town hall held by Rep. Donald McEachin, East End residents tell about missing letters, stolen checks and misdirected correspondence. Read more
A Day for Women
Supporters of the effort to have Virginia ratify the Equal Rights Amendment make their case at the State Capitol as the 2019 session convenes. Read more
Seat Swap
Cynthia Newbille moves into the president's chair on Richmond City Council, while Chris Hilbert becomes vice president. Read more
A Winning Strategy
Abigail Spanberger mobilized suburban voters to score Democrats’ first 7th District win in five decades. Read more
Good Serve: Pushing Forward
Richmond Free Press’ managing editor continues the paper’s mission to serve the African-American community. Read more
Council Approves Commission to Vet Navy Hill Proposal
The large-scale downtown redevelopment project would replace the Richmond Coliseum, renovate the Blues Armory and build 2,800 apartments and a hotel. Read more
Transit Talk
Chesterfield officials consider the potential effect of expanded service on economic development and jobs. Read more
Chesterfield Supervisors Consider Expanded Transit
The board will hear recommendations for improvements to the Jefferson Davis corridor. Read more
Crisis Response
The Richmond Police Department announced a two-year timeline to complete training for officers. Read more
Meeting Dr. Daugherty
Chesterfield County's new superintendent of schools addresses questions about safety, transportation and other issues. Read more
Remedies for Relief
The Virginia Board of Pharmacy in October awarded five conditional licenses to pharmaceutical processors for dispensing two oils derived from the marijuana plant. Read more
