Life sciences building to remain closed after fire at VCU
Andrew Ringle, Executive Editor Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer Crews responded Wednesday to a fire on the roof of a university life sciences building that produced a towering cloud of smoke visible throughout the Fan neighborhood. Delays are expected on Cary Street as emergency vehicles continue to respond. The Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center […]
What’s happening: Nov. 18 events calendar
See Something WED. 11/18 Movie night with Diversity Richmond The nonprofit will stream two films during this free event. “Don’t Touch My Hair RVA,” directed by Richmond-native Chaz Barracks, centers on Black women and their expression through hair. “Cicada,” a New York-set love story directed by Matt Fifer, follows a young bisexual man entering […]
‘Stop the Steal’ caravan stops in Richmond amid Trump’s baseless election doubt
Jackson Rebraca, Contributing Writer After weeks of President Donald Trump claiming rigged election results, right-wing conspiracy site Infowars led a “Stop the Steal” caravan across the country to contest the results of the election. The caravan, led by Infowars host Owen Shroyer, stopped in Richmond on Thursday and drew a crowd of roughly 200 people. […]
VCU offering free COVID-19 testing amid students’ winter break worries
Sanjana Ravulapalli, Contributing Writer Mass communications major Julia Daum is heading home and traveling out of state during winter break. But due to Richmond’s case numbers, the sophomore said she will get a precautionary COVID-19 test before she returns to Fauquier County. As the end of the semester approaches, students are preparing to head home […]
Gov. Northam ramps up COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants, bars and gatherings as cases surge
Katharine DeRosa, News Assistant New COVID-19 restrictions implemented this week caused stress among restaurant owners who have adapted to on-the-fly changes throughout the summer and fall. City Dogs, an American-style restaurant in Richmond, opened its first location in Shockoe Slip in 2008 and a second location closer to VCU’s campus in 2009. Owner Cliff Irvy […]