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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 24, 2024:
Former Ginter Park ES renamed to honor school’s first Black teacher, principal
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Frances W. McClenney was known as a dedicated teacher who tutored students at her home. She also implemented parent report cards to assess parents’ engagement and to get them more involved in students’ learning.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney drops out of 2025 governor’s race
Reported by VPM News’ Dave Cantor
The two-term Richmond mayor is now in a three-way race for lieutenant governor along with Democrats Babur Lateef, chairperson of the Prince William County School Board, and state Sen. Aaron Rouse — who also announced his candidacy Tuesday.
In other news:
- How some city property owners question valuations amid rising prices (Richmond BizSense)*
- Two fraternities suspended, one terminated after hazing allegations (The Cavalier Daily)
- Virginia to receive $156M in funding for new solar energy projects (Henrico Citizen)
In case you missed it:
- Mountain Valley Pipeline largely completed, company says (The Roanoke Times)*
- Virginia school board files $600K lawsuit against father of special needs student (Virginia Mercury)
- 4th Richmond elementary school to implement extended school year (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.