Local

For the past nine days Monroe Park, right near Virginia Commonwealth University, has been the site for protesters protesting their disgust with the homelessness epidemic spreading throughout the city of Richmond. The group set up tents and furniture in the park, refusing to leave until the city recognized the homeless population. Early Thursday morning Richmond […]

Mayor Jones will announce a City of Richmond anti-poverty initiative during the ‘Unpacking the 2010 Census: The New Realities of Race, Class and Jurisdiction’ program. Hope in the Cities in partnership with the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, will present the half-day program ‘Unpacking the 2010 Census: The New Realities of Race, Class, and Jurisdiction.’ […]

Camp Diva provides opportunities for girls to prepare themselves spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and culturally for passage into womenhood.  Get full details on Camp Diva and get your tickets now for the Date w/Dad dinner and dance this Sunday, 4:30pm-8pm at the Cultural Center of India on Ironbidge Road log on to www.campdiva.org The […]

Richmond gets a taste of the old school when platinum selling, Grammy Award-winning Salt N Pepa comes to town. Following their come back reality show on VH1, the first ladies of hip hop are cued up to headline their Salt N Pepa’s Legends of Hip Hop Tour reuniting some of the biggest names in the […]

The 2011 Celebration of Life Concert is this Sunday at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on 216 West Leigh Street in Richmond. The distinguished men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc -Xi Delta Lambda Chapter proudly presents the 10th annual scholarship concert to continue the chapter’s community service and provide academic scholarships for students continuing […]

Taylor Anderson, (24) of Midlothian has been missing in Japan after the deadly earthquake and Tsunami literally destroyed the country. Anderson, who was a member the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, last contacted her father via AOL Instant Messenger a couple days before the earthquake hit Japan. click to read the rest of the story…

Local businesses and government organizations let put our youth to work.  Mayor Jones’ goal is to enroll 500 youth for this year’s Summer Works Initiative.  The program is a great way to bring youth up- to- speed on work ethics and economy stimulation. Parents and youth get full details on what to bring to the […]

Just wondering how this NFL lockout plays with the average fan who is struggling to keep the lights on.  The minimum salary per year in the NFL is far greater than most Americans make in a lifetime.  The fans spend billions in jerseys, caps, and team accessories, all of which contributes to the lavish lifestyles, […]

Coach Shaka Smart and his VCU Rams are headed to the NCAA Tournament, a major accomplishment for any major college basketball program and their fans and alumni have every right to be proud.  The choice was not a popular one on the nation’s premiere sports network ESPN, where if you listen to some of their […]

(Richmond, VA) – March 15th is tornado preparedness day in the state of Virginia and more than 760-thousand people have registered to participate in the states tornado drill. Tornadoes can hit at anytime of the year and being prepared is the biggest advantage. Basements, bathrooms, closest or hallways are considered safe zones. For more info […]

If your child will turn 4 years old by September 30 they will be eligible to enter preschool with Richmond Public Schools.  Parents and guardians living in  City of Richmond get full details on what to bring to registration on April 7 or May 15 by visiting http://newweb.richmond.k12.va.us/PRM/ViewPDF.ashx?ID=42ddde4a-9669-40c0-80e8-558995a525c6