Living The Dream to Commemorate Dr. King’s Life and Legacy Living the Dream, Richmond’s annual commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has scheduled a number of community activities for 2012. This year the annual Mass Meeting will be held at a new location, Good Shepherd Baptist […]
President Barack Obama visited his hometown of Chicago to rally supporters for his re-election. He visited two of three fundraisers held Wednesday night. There were two big ticket events held at private homes. Obama attended an intimate fundraiser with attendance of 60 people. Couples paid $35,000 to mix and mingle with the president. He later, visited […]
First Lady Michelle Obama announced a major commitment by the country’s top medical colleges and universities to create a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities to ensure that veterans, service men and women receive the medical care that they deserve. Mrs. Obama will be joined by numerous leaders from academic medicine […]
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire first-in-the nation primary on Tuesday. Insiders are calling the win ‘impressive”, he won by 39%. Texas Congressman Ron Paul finished in second place at 23% and former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman finished in third place at 17%. Romney makes a little history becoming the first non-incumbent to […]
In the event of a natural disaster are you prepared? Last year Virginia experienced an earthquake, aftershocks and hurricanes. Several localities are still trying to recover from the devastation. Pre-register for Disaster Survivor Day and receive a free Survivor Kit. On Saturday, January 14, 2012, Central Virginia residents are invited to attend Survivor Day. […]
UPDATE! The Richmond Police Department has arrested two people in connection with the shooting of a three-year old boy Friday. Antwoine Mealey, 21, of the 1500 block of North 20th Street, the father of the victim, was arrested and charged with felony child neglect resulting in injury. Tyrell Mealey, 19, of the 1500 block of […]
Here is a recap of today’s top stories: Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Perry names will be listed on the Virginia Primary Ballot in March. Governor Bob McDonnell is requesting more FEMA aid for Virginia. New jobs are coming to the area thanks to Amazon.Com. *It’s official […]
It’s the 5th Annual Christmas Parade of Toys with Ricky Johnson & Friends on Saturday, December 24, 2011, 9 a.m to 12 p.m. I’m the grand marshal and we will parade through neighborhoods across the city of Richmond giving away over 4,000 toys. Families who have fallen through the cracks and can’t afford toys for […]
Welcome to Virginia for the holidays. Enjoy Christmas activities, parades, events, ceremonies, holiday decorations, lights, tours, plays and holiday treats across Richmond and Virginia. Here is a list of Christmas events from A to Z in Virginia at www.virginia.org/HolidayHomeTours December 24, 2011, 9am-12pm Ricky Johnson & Friends Christmas Parade of Toys: Sponsors and partners will […]
Baby Jesus stolen from a Nativity Scene last week has since been recovered just in time for Christmas. Baby Jesus was stolen last week from a Central Park shopping area in Fredericksburg. Police have a suspect in custody 25 year old Amanda Crelia of Spotsylvania County. Crelia was caught because she posted the figure on […]
It’s tight but it’s right! Father, thank you for the present of your presence all year. This is the perfect gift now who can top that? Stop stressing over other gifts when you have the greatest gift of life. Faith stands during the holidays now use it…..I Tried it! I tested it! It’s true! […]
Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones issued the following statement regarding the State Board of Corrections unianimous vote approving the City’s amendments to the 2009 Community Based Corrections Plan and Planning Study. The Board of Corrections also approved reimbursement funding of 25% from the Commonwealth of Virginia for all eligible costs relating to the construction […]
