by R. Anthony Harris | Dec 6, 2024 | COMMUNITY, EDITORIAL, JUSTICE, RICHMOND NEWS, RICHMOND POLITICS
As winter grips Richmond, the city faces a stark moral and political dilemma. Recent events—the approval of a $2 million animal adoption center, the city deciding to no longer support overflow shelters for the homeless, and the vandalism of a community fridge—lay bare...
by R. Anthony Harris | Nov 4, 2024 | EDITORIAL, POLITICS, RICHMOND NEWS, RICHMOND POLITICS
In June, we interviewed Tavares Floyd, then an emerging candidate in the Richmond 6th District City Council race, during which he announced his run to us for the first time. Floyd came forward as a passionate advocate for systemic reform, connecting his political...
by R. Anthony Harris | Oct 24, 2024 | COMMUNITY, EDITORIAL, JUSTICE, NEWS, RICHMOND NEWS
As reported by Richmond BizSense yesterday, Virginia Union University’s decision to revise its apartment plans and fully preserve the Richmond Community Hospital building represents a major win for community activism. This victory is largely credited to the...
by R. Anthony Harris | Oct 18, 2024 | ART, COMMUNITY, DOWNTOWN RVA, EDITORIAL, OPINION & EDITORIAL, PINNED
As Richmond’s mayoral election approaches, one thing has become clear: the conversation about our city’s future is missing a key element—the Richmond Arts District on Broad Street. Despite its immense creative potential, this vibrant part of downtown has been...
by RVA Staff | Jul 1, 2024 | EDITORIAL, NEWS, POLITICS
As we find ourselves in the middle point of summer, the upcoming months will bring pivotal decisions for our community as we elect our next mayor, city council and school board members followed by the gubernatorial election next year. Over the past few months, we have...
by R. Anthony Harris | Jun 25, 2024 | EDITORIAL, NEWS, PINNED
Yesterday, Richmond, Virginia, was named the number one town to visit in America by CNN, and as someone who has lived in Richmond for 26 years, it is natural that I would have some mixed feelings. We all know Richmond is special, but articles like this, while exciting...
