Richmond Folk Festival to bring sounds from around the world

The Richmond Folk Festival will have stages at Brown’s Island and between Second and Tredegar streets next to the American Civil War Center Friday evening through Sunday evening. Admission is free. For more information visit www.richmondfolkfestival.org.

Creigh Deeds for governor: Moving forward

On Nov. 3, voters will head to the polls and choose the next governor for the commonwealth of Virginia. For many, this might be the first time they have ever voted for this office. After last year’s historic election and record-breaking turnout, it might be hard for new voters in our generation to realize the importance of state elections here in the commonwealth.

Equal Rights Knows No Bounds

The chant filled the airwaves of the Capital building as the nations lawn went from a traditional green to a vibrant rainbow.

200,000 activists took to Washington this past Sunday, Oct. 11, to participate in the National Equality March. The goal of the march was to bring awareness to the lack of equal treatment being given towards the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community and to demand civil rights protection from the federal government.

VCU launches Caring to Act calendar

VCU is launching an online calendar that will help students and other volunteers work with service groups to meet the critical needs of the Richmond community.

Craigslist killings highlight online safety issue

The robbery of a potential Craigslist message client on Stuart Avenue in August and the “Craigslist Killer” murders link scam, scandal and sexual exploitation to the online marketing Web site.

Students, neighbors team up, clean up

An organized trash pickup brought students to the Carver community alongside the Carver Area Civic Improvement League Saturday.

Despite Saturday’s cloudy weather, the Carver clean up brought 30 volunteers, including students and Carver residents.