Editorial: Why can't Richmond become a real metro? During the last two decades, the region has seen a massive influx of Central American immigrants: The Latino population in metro Richmond has increased more than 300%, becoming a vital part of the ... 11/30/2024 - 8:30 pm | View Link
Nine people displaced after apartment fire in Chesterfield Chesterfield Fire and EMS are investigating the cause of a fire that displaced nine people on Saturday evening. 11/30/2024 - 12:05 pm | View Link
Richmond Christmas mother: ‘There’s no gift too big or too small’ For nearly 90 years the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund has been a helping hand and resource to those in need.This year, the woman leading the charge is Dr. Lydia Johnson.“The Richmond Christmas mother ... 11/29/2024 - 4:05 am | View Link
Constant Practice has taken Richmond into the Global Fashion Scene Constant Practice, founded by Zeke Hemme and curated with Jonah Fuller, is a Richmond-based archival menswear store specializing in vintage, avant-garde, and utilitarian designs. Known for its ... 11/29/2024 - 3:47 am | View Link
10 Richmond-area Tacky Light houses ready to shine over Thanksgiving weekend Who's ready to see some holiday lights? Check out these area Tacky Light houses that will be lighting up over Thanksgiving weekend. 11/29/2024 - 2:16 am | View Link
Q: Ira, three weeks ago Nikola Jovic scored the winning basket in Minnesota and was mobbed by teammates. I would think that was the high point of his career. And now he doesn’t get on the court. – Evan.
A: This is similar to the answer I offer to the question below.
The Trump administration’s plan to force federal employees back into the office full-time has ignited intense debate, with concerns mounting about inefficiency and waste. Vivek Ramaswamy, co-head of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), outlined the strategy during an interview with Tucker Carlson. He described it as a way to shrink the federal workforce by rescinding remote-work privileges, expecting approximately 25% of employees to resign voluntarily.
It is becoming increasingly apparent that Donald Trump is going to do irreparable damage to our government institutions.
By selecting nominees who are completely unqualified for their positions, he underscores his intent to destroy our democracy.
Pete Hegseth, the nominee for defense secretary, has zero experience running any kind of institution, let alone one as massive as the DOD — not to mention his opposition to women serving in combat.
Next is Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence.
As the president of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I know how much Florida’s small businesses contribute to our local economies. They are the coffee shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, boutiques and service providers that make our communities unique and vibrant. They are innovators, job creators and drivers of economic growth.
General Daily Insight for December 01, 2024
Today arrives with a flair for the exotic. The skies play host to a special New Moon in Sagittarius at 1:21 am EST, which will give us all an extra jolt of energy to chase after exciting openings. The Moon will go on to form a tense square to Saturn before opposing Jupiter, so we may feel blocked one moment, then like we’re getting a million green lights the next.
TALLAHASSEE — A wild and unpredictable close to college football’s regular season didn’t reach Florida’s state capital, where the heavily favored Gators left nothing to chance against Florida State.
A workmanlike 31-11 win Saturday night over the Seminoles continued UF’s recent run of big wins and ended a two-game losing streak against FSU.
On a day featuring Michigan’s stunning win at Ohio State, Miami’s loss at Syracuse and South Carolina’s win at Clemson, Florida (7-5) dominated its hapless archrival FSU (2-10) to secure the Gators first winning season since 2020.
Florida head coach Billy Napier looks on prior to the Gators’ win at Florida State Nov.