Protests continued around the city last night, and Richmond Police responded with force, engaging in behavior that shocked the city and prompted a public apology from Mayor Levar Stoney. Protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis Police officer Derek...
Working Toward A More Compassionate Richmond
Mayor Levar Stoney recently declared Richmond a “City of Compassion.” This global movement is led locally by Mollie Reinhart, creator of the Befriend Movement and member of Richmond's newly-established Human Services Cabinet. Last month, Mayor Levar Stoney declared...
Reva Trammell and the “Mammy” Jar
A social media post recently revealed that Richmond City Council representative Reva Trammell has a Jim Crow-era caricature displayed in her kitchen, a fact that's put her in hot water with some constituents. Richmond City Council member Reva Trammell has represented...
It’s On: Richmond’s Next Mayor Must Deal With A Changing City
While the presidential election remains at the forefront of news coverage, Rich Meagher reminds us that for Richmonders, the most important election of 2020 might be that of the city's next mayor. Everything is politics these days. Thanks to the Democratic Party’s...
Fighting For Shelter
At Cathy's Camp, homeless residents of Richmond face opposition from the local government -- but advocates believe the city isn’t doing enough. Blessing Warriors RVA took action in November to counter Richmond’s homelessness problem themselves. Four months...
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