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Safer at Home: Evicted during a pandemic

Safer at Home: Evicted during a pandemic

VPM News — I edited this story and developed a micro-site for it. We won multiple awards for best multimedia journalism. The federal government and Virginia put protections in place to prevent evictions during the pandemic, but the measures haven't covered everyone. Some of the most vulnerable people in the region have lost their homes. Editor: David Streever - Story: Whittney Evans - Photos: Julia Rendleman

Freedom to Flourish: McMillan Cottom on Leaving for UNC

Freedom to Flourish: McMillan Cottom on Leaving for UNC

VPM — After five years at VCU, sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom is leaving Richmond for the University of North Carolina information school. She discussed Richmond, what it means to be a prominent Black scholar on social media, what it's like to have the freedom to choose her work - and gave a little hint about her next book.

Police Tear Gas, Charge Crowd Before Curfew Begins

Police Tear Gas, Charge Crowd Before Curfew Begins

VPM — Winner: Best Breaking News Richmond Police tear-gassed hundreds of people gathered around the Robert E. Lee Monument Monday night, roughly 20 minutes before an 8 p.m. curfew. After conflicting explanations, the department apologized through a Tweet. According to the statement, after reviewing video from the protest, Police Chief William Smith said the officers involved took "unwarranted action" and would be disciplined for violating department "protocols and directions given."

A Big Night for Democrats

A Big Night for Democrats

Richmond Magazine (US) — Ghazala Hashmi's 10th District win raises hopes for Equal Rights Amendment ratification, gun-control measures

'I Did a Lot of Listening'

'I Did a Lot of Listening'

Richmond Magazine (US) — Winning 5th District City Council candidate Stephanie Lynch tuned in to individual neighborhoods' concerns

Decriminalizing Black Girls

Decriminalizing Black Girls

Style Weekly — A new book and documentary at Virginia Union University look to find solutions for race-based discrepancies in school discipline.

Power Vacuum

Power Vacuum

Style Weekly — The city plan for Hull Street, completed in 2013, starts on a grim note. After community discussions and meetings, the authors came to describe the once-thriving area as "past its prime," appearing as "a[n] outdated strip commercial artery with a predominance of parking lots, many vacant parcels and buildings," where cars whiz by at dangerous speeds.

No Cars Allowed

No Cars Allowed

Richmond Magazine (US) — What can you do with 162 square feet of asphalt? One local commuter, Mark Peterson, made a minipark in the parking space he received for being named employee of the month at the Science Museum of Virginia in August.

Ten Years Later

Ten Years Later

Style Weekly — It's been 10 years since the Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts opened. Originally called Richmond CenterStage, the $73.5-million renovation of the Carpenter Theatre was planned to showcase local performing arts organizations. A lot has changed since the grand opening in 2009.

No Fly Zone

No Fly Zone

Style Weekly — Derrick Gregory doesn't drive to work. The North Side resident commutes to his information-technology job downtown by bike, bus or until recently, an e-scooter. His last trip ended at East Baker and North First streets, where the scooter slowed to a stop.

The New School

The New School

Style Weekly — It was on the streets of Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017, that 5th District council candidate Nicholas Da Silva had his political awakening. "You don't end up at A12 not being politically involved, but that was a clarifying moment," he says, using a colloquial term for the events of that day.

Grit and Gears

Grit and Gears

Style Weekly — Before he became an ultraendurance athlete, Brantley Tyndall's first passion was playing the guitar. He'd play for six hours at a go, just focused on the sound. "I was kind of a couch potato," he says, laughing as he talks about how far he's come since he bought his first bike in 2008.

The Citizen Scientist

The Citizen Scientist

Richmond Magazine (US) — As a colleague passes by, Jeremy Hoffman briefly shifts from an interview to ask her an unusual question: Will she dress as Captain Planet for an upcoming event?

Politics of Discomfort

Politics of Discomfort

Style Weekly — Tressie McMillan Cottom isn't entirely comfortable describing "Thick and Other Essays," as a collection of essays, so I suggest my own back-cover copy: "Thick" sits at the intersection of memoir and manifesto. "I like that, I think we're going to steal that," she says, over coffee at her neighborhood spot, Brewer's Cafe.

Open Water

Open Water

Richmond Magazine (US) — Although she won the women's division in last year's King of the James triathlon, Penelope Davenport downplays her achievement. "I'm not somebody who usually wins races," she says, stressing that she was one of only a few women competing. She's humble, but she admits the victory was thrilling: "It felt wonderful."

Meet the 22-year-old Rochester bike racer who's targeting Olympic Gold in Paris

Meet the 22-year-old Rochester bike racer who's targeting Olympic Gold in Paris

WXXI News — One of only 13 American men at the world level, Magnus Sheffield is racing in one of cycling's biggest events, the grand tour of Italy.