The following is an open letter/editorial by Mayor Tom Butt to some of the sponsors of Richmond Kids First. ----------------------------------------------------------- Continue reading

Don't forget: Parents, students, employees, and community members are being asked to share their views on the strengths and challenges of the school district, as well as the qualities and characteristics that are essential for the next superintendent. Continue reading

In just a few short days the application deadline for the inaugural year of the Richmond Promise scholarship program will be staring eligible Richmond students in the face. Continue reading

As part of Cities for Action, Mayor Tom Butt announced today that the City of Richmond joins a broad coalition of cities and counties that are filing a friend-of-the-court amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Texas.  Continue reading

El Campesino, located firmly on 23rd Street, looks like just about any other Mexican restaurant along this bustling strip. But the owners have bigger plans.  Continue reading

Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from March 4 through March 10. Continue reading

  Richmond’s crime rate remains steady despite a recent spike in homicides across the city, Interim Police Chief Allwyn Brown reported at the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday.  Continue reading

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The understaffed Richmond Police Department will soon add five more officers to their ranks, thanks to a vote from City Council on Tuesday to accept a community policing grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Continue reading

Translated by Emmanuel Diaz. To read this article in English, click here. Continue reading