Barack Obama Elementary will close indefinitely after mold is found in art room and on computers
The school’s reopening is uncertain.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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After a wild offseason, it's kickoff week for area high school football teams
There is no doubt that the 2026 high school football offseason was one of the most consequential ever.
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The Richmonder 25: Sarah Matalavage drives to improve literary access in the Enchanting Bookmobile
In 2025, she distributed 2,450 free books, ranging from board books to chapter books.
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The Richmonder 25: Meet the 2026 honorees
The Richmonder 25 program honors the people who make us proud to be Richmonders!
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Back-to-school shoe event celebrates 20 years, with more than 120,000 pairs given out
“I know it's only one pair of shoes, but to a child, one pair of shoes on the first day of school is what makes them happy, because it made me happy.”
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Recent Headlines
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Know your audits: Why some RPS watchers want more than the district is currently providing
Between January and July, public commenters told the Board that the budget needed a forensic audit nearly 20 times. -
Join us for an evening of good people, good stories, and good energy!
All summer we've celebrated some of the best of our community, profiling people who lift us up and make Richmond a great place to live. -
Entering his 80s, Dickie Foster is still officiating high school games across the region
In three seasons this past school year, he officiated 169 total games in his three sports of choice. -
UPDATE: Students at Northside elementary school get delayed start to school year due to mold in building
Students at Barack Obama Elementary School will have to start school at least one day late. -
A new era for Richmond High School for the Arts begins with a $140M building. Take a look inside
RHSA will have a primary focus on the arts, offering classes like dance, fashion, theater and film studies. -
Conversion of 95-year-old Virginia Home in Byrd Park to apartments gets thumbs-up from Planning Commission
“I think it is an attractive, iconic building that is worth saving. It is historic.”
City Government
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State didn't send enough funds for nullified redistricting vote, leaving Richmond $375K short
Richmond officials had to spend almost $375,000 in local tax dollars to run an unplanned election that didn’t count.
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Education
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Barack Obama Elementary will close indefinitely after mold is found in art room and on computers
The school’s reopening is uncertain.
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Features
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Richmond's community gardens are a hidden gem
Today there are 30 active gardens across the city, from Church Hill to the Southside.
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Local News
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Back-to-school shoe event celebrates 20 years, with more than 120,000 pairs given out
“I know it's only one pair of shoes, but to a child, one pair of shoes on the first day of school is what makes them happy, because it made me happy.”
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Newsletter
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Aug. 24 Newsletter: Football is back
What do all the audit requests mean at RPS? Plus, a back-to-school event has given out more than 120,000 pairs of new shoes, and the latest edition of The Richmonder 25 series.
Sports
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After a wild offseason, it's kickoff week for area high school football teams
There is no doubt that the 2026 high school football offseason was one of the most consequential ever.
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