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L.I.F.E. in the Iron Triangle

More than 100 residents turned out Saturday to see the newly-remodeled L.I.F.E. Center in the heart of the city’s Iron Triangle neighborhood. The L.I.F.E. Center...

Faith leaders honored, vow to sustain efforts

Religious leaders unveiled a strategy Tuesday to sustain the momentum of peace efforts launched in response to a shooting in a local church.

Celebrating Richmond’s women

An event aimed at celebrating Richmond’s history of strong, diverse women is scheduled for Saturday at Dejean Middle School. More than 250 people are expected...

Audio report: Chevron and its future in Richmond

At a recent meeting held by a local activist group, City leaders and a prominent author told residents of their criticisms of Chevron Corp. and...

The sounds of peaceful fury

For many of the roughly 1,000 people who took part in Saturday’s slate of peace events – marching and linking hands in a human chain...

Prospective Point Molate builders secure fresh extension

The developers of a possible casino project on waterfront property in the city succeeded in securing another extension to get their plans in order.

Peace march draws up to 1,000 to church, civic center

Police estimated that 700 to 1,000 people took the streets Saturday for a day of peaceful activism. Go inside and view a photo slideshow of...

Local meeting examines a possible future without Chevron

City leaders and residents publicly discussed the possibility of a future without the largest enterprise in the city as uncertainty swirls over Chevron’s intentions for...

Local public activists honored for service

Corky Booze, Lillie Mae Jones, Rev. Phil Lawson and Eula Averhart were honored for “past and on-going commitment to positive social change” in a ceremony...

Mayor to honor local leaders for Black History Month

Two women and two men will be honored at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for their continuing efforts to improve the lives of Richmond’s people.

Council calls for reduced airborne pollution

After a long and sometimes contentious public debate, the Council voted 5-1 to declare the city in recognition of a lower standard of carbon dioxide...

A look ahead at November’s mayoral prospects

About 10 months from the Nov. 2 election, it seems clear that Mayor Gayle McLaughlin will run for reelection. Her opponents remain mere speculation.

Residents oppose possible post office closure

About 30 residents and two city leaders turned out Tuesday to give federal postal officials an emphatic message: They don’t want their Post Office branch...