“Show me what democracy looks like!”: Richmond high school students lead march for gun control
Some thousand people — mostly in high school — descended upon Brown’s Island and walked to the Capitol last Friday to show their support for […]
local politics
Richmond Public Schools doesn’t want students walking out. This is what they’re planning instead.
Youth activists are encouraging students and faculty across the country to walk out of school for 17 minutes to recognize the victims of the Florida […]
Meals tax passing leaves Richmond split on school funding
City Council passed an ordinance to increase the city’s meals tax in a 7-2 vote last Monday. The tax, which will take effect July 1, […]
Mayor Stoney visits SGA regarding proposed meals tax increase
Mayor Levar Stoney wants VCU students to support his meals tax proposal. During a visit to the Student Government Association meeting Feb. 5, the mayor […]
Sapini defeats Taylor in Fifth District School board race
In a down-to-the-wire finish, incumbent Mamie Taylor lost her bid to local doctor Patrick Sapini for the Fifth District School Board seat. The official tally […]