Richmond native, star musician D'Angelo dies of cancer at 51
His parents founded Shepherd’s Heart Christian Fellowship Ministry in South Richmond, and he played music at the church before embarking on his career.
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Federal cuts to Ryan White funding are changing Richmond’s HIV care landscape
“If they cut much more, it doesn't hardly make sense for us to keep the program at all.”
New guitar shop aims to have something for everyone
“I've been here my whole life and I've been in the music community and the vibe is very small, it's niche. You sort of stay together and support each other.”
Longtime Richmond Fed chair will moderate special Forum discussion
The Richmond Forum will be offering a special program, with tickets open to the public, centering around the risk of another financial collapse.
The Richmond Folk Festival enters its amphitheater era
It costs about $2 million to put the free festival on.
Planning Commission backs nightclub permit for LGBTQ+ bar Papi’s, despite loss of ABC license
Many described Papi’s as a uniquely welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people and a safe haven that contrasted with the violence associated with the nightlife scene in the adjacent Shockoe Bottom.
Richmond police chief touts ‘historically low’ number of non-fatal shootings after Operation Safe Summer
There were 58 people shot in Richmond this summer, a 28% drop from 2024.
