Lyndon German

Registering for vaccination became easier in Richmond and Henrico today, with the launch of a new web portal and phone number for people seeking COVID-19 vaccines.

Three VCU students were finalists in NPR's annual Student Podcast Competition for their entry, "Time Slows Down." With expert voices, the three chronicled the protests in Richmond following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and asked: What should happen to the city's Confederate monuments?

The pandemic has brought long-standing racial healthcare inequities into stark relief. And according to a federal report from April 2020, the virus has left communities of color even more vulnerable to behavioral health issues.

As the City of Richmond narrows down proposals to build a potential casino resort, residents still have questions on how the city intends to address the social costs of gambling.

Tomorrow, the City of Richmond will unveil an update to their online web portal, RVA311. Mayor Levar Stoney said during a press conference Tuesday that the systems will serve as the “eyes and ears” for the city.

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting families’ mental health, too, according to experts and the U.S. Census Bureau. But even as stress has increased, so too have resources to help.

Preliminary data from the Virginia Department of Health shows a huge increase in fatal drug overdoses in 2020.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he wants residents to give their input on the city’s equity agenda and COVID-19 recovery plan.

During a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam announced new spending to help Virginians avoid eviction. Acknowledging the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on communities of color, he said $524 million in federal funds will go towards families in need of financial support.

COVID-19 relief and impeachment are at the top of Sen. Tim Kaine’s priorities. On Thursday, Kaine spoke with reporters on his plans to address them.