The best of The Richmonder (so far)
Catch up on the stories and features you might have missed during our first three-and-a-half months.
Features
The century-old trend Richmond once went crazy for: open rooftop classrooms
For several decades in the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of students who shuffled through Richmond Public Schools took their lessons, their lunches and even their daily naps on the roofs of the city’s schools — rain or shine, heat or freeze.
New documentary chronicles Alex Peavey's cancer battle
The family’s post-diagnosis motto has been, “Make plans but have no expectations.” The documentary features interviews with some of Peavey's former players, including Russell Wilson.
Richmond put $65 million toward new and improved community centers. They’re almost done.
It’s been almost 25 years since Richmond built any new community centers.
StoryCorps aims to bridge political divide in Richmond
When strangers Torski Dobson-Arnold and Kaitlin Johnston first sat down together for a conversation, they quickly realized they were very different.
Donor Q&A: Mayoral popularity, baseball, and the Dillon Rule
Answers to your questions about mayors, baseball, the Dillon Rule, retirement funds and cheesesteaks. Thanks for making The Richmonder possible!
With five new female officers, VCU continues push to diversify police ranks
“It’s not just about bringing females into law enforcement. … It’s about changing the culture of your organization to be more accommodating and welcoming of females in law enforcement.”
