Category Archives: Richmond

Richmond’s Unemployment Numbers At A Standstill

Ralph Dickerson will be the first person to tell you that Richmond’s economy isn’t getting much better. While it is hard for many individuals to get a job in the global recession, Dickerson has a few more things working against … Continue reading

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Finding the Balance Between VCU Student Renter and Oregon Hill Resident

Eight Richmond Police Department patrol cars, hundreds of partying Virginia Commonwealth University students spilling out into the streets, loud noise and beer cans everywhere.

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Follow the "Crooked Road" to Floyd

The recession has affected many areas of our lives. Right now, Americans are fighting to stay afloat during this tough economic climate, and trying to conserve money in as many ways possible by proactively sticking to a budget. One of … Continue reading

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Crime continues to be a problem in Petersburg according to FBI

By Jaclyn O’Laughlin For the second year in a row, both the city of Petersburg and Virginia State University topped the list for the highest rate of crime for any city or university in the commonwealth, with property crime ranking … Continue reading

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Keeping the Hispanic culture alive

Richmond resident Evelia Gonzalez Porto has devoted her life to spreading the Hispanic culture throughout Richmond and advancing the lives of women. In 2003, she founded the Hispanic Women in the Arts and the Hispanic Women in Business. By Jaclyn … Continue reading

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The play’s the thing

  Agecroft Hall provides the perfect backdrop for touring troupe’s summer productions, while the performances, in turn, help bring a new life to the estate by bringing in a different audience. By Jaclyn O’Laughlin and Ben Sellers

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Young Girl’s Memory Lives on Through Camp Diva

Camp Diva is celebrating it’s fifth anniversary as a Richmond non-profit that helps African-American girls learn skills that will help them be responsible adults and lead more rewarding lives. The organization is named after a young girl named Diva who … Continue reading

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