Richmond trailblazer 'Spike' Burke dies; is honored by General Assembly
He was remembered for his achievements in the business world, where he was the first Black operations manager at Thalhimers, as well as in athletics and community involvement.
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These roads will close Saturday morning for the half marathon
No parking zones go into effect at 4 a.m., and will last until the race has moved through that area, with the last roads reopening at noon.
City launches ‘pothole blitz’ on roads savaged by winter weather
At the same time, the department will restripe faded crosswalks to make sure they remain visible.
IRS alleges it paid $728k in fraudulent tax ‘refunds’ to former School Board candidate
A former candidate for the Richmond School Board is facing two counts of federal tax evasion charges.
‘A love-hate relationship:’ Managing Rosedale’s aging trees is a tricky balance for Northside residents
The city removed 20 of the trees last year after a comprehensive evaluation.
What is Sports Backers Stadium and why is it holding up Diamond District development?
While the stadium is named for Sports Backers, a local nonprofit that promotes active living, it is not owned by the group.
In Brookland Park, is a mural a pro-Palestinian message or a revival of old racist symbols?
“What we are facing here is also a generational issue.”
