A longtime bus rider in Richmond is urging the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) to bring back paid fares following recent violence on and near buses.Preview: The husband of Vice-President Kamala Harris is trying to energize Virginia Democrats ahead of the November election. Doug Emhoff spoke yesterday at a Labor Day cookout in Newport News hosted by Congressman Bobby Scott. Emhoff told the crowd that his wife has unified the party since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. He also urged them to ignore personal attacks against his wife, calling them a distraction. Early voting in Virginia will begin on September 20th.
Plans are in the works to give kids in Richmond another place to go after school. Construction is underway on a new community center in the East End near Lucks Field. It'll contain study spaces, basketball courts, including one on the roof, a garden and a teaching kitchen. It's expected to open next spring. A Richmond parks and rec official tells 12 On Your Side it's going to be a place to gather, learn, play and create new experiences and new positive connections with peers and mentors.