Rev. ‘Tee’ Turner, who spearheaded Richmond’s Slave Trail and worked towards racial reconciliation, died this week
His institutional memory served as a bridge between the Civil Rights struggle and modern times.
Michael Phillips
Jan. 14 Newsletter: Land deal for delegate paused
Plus, 14 billboards are going up around town opposing the code refresh initiative, Anne Holton is pursuing a school board seat, and City Council approves tough penalties for unauthorized demolitions in historic areas.
Jan. 12 Newsletter: A Squirrely situation
Plus, the city suspends a Stoney-era program designed to assist people with housing costs, and as the General Assembly session begins, a look at the stove that kept lawmakers warm in the nation's early years.
The Squirrels stopped playing ball with VCU. But if things get messy, it’s taxpayers who would strike out
The project was set in motion with verbal agreements, but VCU hadn’t signed a final contract stipulating terms.
Jan. 9 Newsletter: Tech center inches closer
Plus, the observation deck at City Hall is open for the first time since 2020, the Planning Commission weighs in on a West End event space, and continued coverage of a recent spate of traffic fatalities.
Jan. 7 Newsletter: Traffic fatalities take center stage
Two pedestrians have died already this year in Richmond. Plus, Richmond is eyeing a major international flight, but the price tag won't be light. And an update on the Turnstile pepper spray controversy.
For the fourth straight year, 'Vision Zero' deaths were above the 2017 baseline
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula is asking for immediate action to curb pedestrian deaths.
