Format: 2013-05-18

Charter School Forum in Petersburg

The subject of Charter Schools will be the topic at a public forum tonight in Petersburg.

UR Grad Helps Victims of Violence in Congo

A recent graduate of the University of Richmond has been instrumental in helping survivors of a rebel attack in Congo.

UR Opens new International Center While Grad Makes Headlines With Humanitarian Work

UR opened its new Weinstein Center last week, even as one of its recent graduates was making headlines around the world for humanitarian efforts in Congo.  

State Computers Crash; Basic Services Halted

Jeff Schapiro offers his weekly analysis of Virginia political news.


 

Virginia State University’s High Tech Business School

Virginia State University has signed a deal with Flat World Knowledge, Inc. to provide electronic version of textbooks to the Reginald F. Lewis School of Business.

Richmond and Chesterfield Seek to Revitalize Hull Street

The City of Richmond is partnering with Chesterfield County on a Federal Grant Application for a $400,000 grant to revitalize a large portion of Hull Street. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Signs New Contract With NASCAR

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling announced yesterday that Virginia had successfully negotiated a five-year contract for continued races at Martinsville Speedway. Craig Carper reports.

Course In Economics and Finance Required for High School Graduation

There is a new SOL requirement in high school curricula that students must have some basic economics and personal finance before they can graduate. Charles Fishburne reports

Triple A Predicts 10% Increase In Labor Day Travel

Triple A has released its national predictions for holiday travel, and they say it indicates people will spend more money than this time last year, but spend it carefully. Charles Fishburne reports.

AG’s To Craigslist: End Adult Services

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has joined 16 other Attorneys General in a letter to Craigslist calling on them to remove the controversial Adult Services section from their site. Craig Carper reports.