Seeing a need for civics education, John Marshall Center is offering new program for middle schoolers “There has been a sharp decline in the actual number of hours that students are studying civics.”
Local musicians collaborate for Christmas album, concert “Everybody will hopefully discover something new.”
Nov. 29 Newsletter: For your holiday reading pleasure Some of our favorite stories from the first 10 weeks of The Richmonder, spanning from politics to features and data mapping. Plus, an opportunity to double your impact by giving by the end of the year.
Nov. 27 Newsletter: Diversifying the police ranks Plus, a scathing report on Richmond's Registrar, and the best college football coach you've never heard of is at Randolph-Macon.
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.”
Randolph-Macon's Pedro Arruza might be the best football coach you've never heard of - and he prefers it that way “The least interesting thing about him might be the football.”
IG report faults Richmond election office for gun purchase, drinking during work hours, excessive spending and more The report found wide-ranging misconduct by top officials, including misuse of city-issued purchasing cards, excessive spending, alcohol consumption during work hours and a nearly $230,000 remodeling of the office.