Suspect charged in campus graffiti, abstract benches removed for cleaning, evaluation

Sarah Elson, Contributing Writer A suspect has been charged in connection to graffiti on a VCU sign that serves as a bench outside of the University Student Commons, a VCU spokesperson said. The seating area, located on Main Street between the Student Commons and T. Edward Temple Building, was cleaned after the Jan. 10 incident. […]
Michael Rao’s op-ed supporting Navy Hill was ghostwritten by developer

Hannah Eason, News Editor Katie Hollowell, Contributing Writer A Richmond Times-Dispatch op-ed signed by VCU President Michael Rao endorsing the proposed Navy Hill project, which would redevelop the downtown area, was written by the project’s developer. A public relations consultant for NH District Corp., Jeff Kelley, helped draft the op-ed based on an interview […]
VCU procures more property
Matt Leonard Online Content Editor The reach of VCU’s real estate holdings continues to increase with the purchase of a property at the intersection of Broad and Belvidere streets. The property, located at 535 W. Broad St., was purchased by the VCU Real Estate Foundation for $3.15 million on March 2, according to city documents. […]