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23 Jan

Rich City Fashion

Photo Essay, Chanelle Ignant and David Meza Joggers or skinny jeans? Snapbacks or bucket hats? If you’re wondering what the hot fashion trends are in Richmond right now and where can...

21 Jan

Q&A: Myrick Sees Mandate to Bridge Richmond’s Political Divide

EDITOR’S NOTE: Incoming Chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Vernon Whitmore, sat down with newly elected councilmember Jael Myrick to discuss the council’s vacant seat, the prospects for district...

20 Jan

Seeing Gardens in the Blight

Photo Essay, Luis Cubas Richmond is a city plagued with blight. While some areas are revitalized, too many lots are left empty throughout neighborhoods—standing out like gaps in a crooked smile. While...

19 Jan

The College Myth: Why Most Students Need More Than Four Years

by Joanna Pulido The teacher smiled and held a hat as a line of about a dozen students looked at each other nervously. Inside the hat were small pieces of paper...

17 Jan

Richmond Residents Look to ‘Fresh Start’ With New Mayor

News Report, Malcolm Marshall | Photos by David Meza It was all smiles in a packed house at the Richmond City Council chambers Tuesday, where newly elected Mayor Tom Butt and...

13 Jan

The Desolate Streets of Ferguson

New America Media, Commentary, Andres Tapia, Posted: Jan 13, 2015 FERGUSON, Mo. – The protesting crowds have thinned. The 24-7 news army has packed up its equipment and moved on to...

09 Jan

A Model for Police Reform

[caption id="attachment_4782" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Officer Brandon Ruffin chats with a group of locals barbecuing in the Veteran’s Memorial Hall parking lot. (Photo by Martin Totland, courtesy of Richmond Confidential)[/caption] News Report,...

08 Jan

Art and Soul Within: Richmond Celebrates the Life of Anthony Allen

By April Suwalksy Writer’s Note: I met Anthony Allen about seven years ago while working with the Richmond Community Foundation. I was new to Richmond, and Anthony welcomed me and helped...

07 Jan

Thoughts on Ferguson Protests: How Young Adults Feel About a National Movement

First person, Various Authors EDITORS NOTE: The CC Pulse asked young adults what they think about the nationwide protests against police brutality sparked by the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson,...

07 Jan

Mapping the Renaissance in Richmond

From the Pulse News Desk Residents in Richmond will soon have the ability to map landmarks, businesses and even stories to create a new, dynamic representation of the city. Healthy Richmond...

29 Dec

D’Angelo and The Vanguard Present Black Messiah

D’Angelo and The Vanguard Present Black Messiah By Mareesa Valentine This month, people of all walks of life organized protests in the Bay Area, taking over the streets, freeways, and city halls...

29 Dec

A Wage Hike for Richmond’s Lowest Paid Workers

By Nancy DeVille Richmond’s lowest paid workers will get a raise Jan. 1 when the city’s minimum wage jumps from $9 to $9.60 an hour. The ordinance, which was approved by the...

A black man kneeling next to a bike and holding a bike pump with another man bent over the bike

26 Dec

Building a Bike Culture in Richmond

Najari Smith, left, of Rich City Rides helping a customer. (file photo) By Nancy DeVille When Matthew Schwartz moved to Richmond earlier this year, he noticed the city offered plenty of miles...

24 Dec

Local Happenings

From the Pulse News Desk, Posted Dec 24, 2014 Holiday Closures Richmond city offices will be closed during the holiday week beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24 and reopening on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015. The...