DALLAS, TX – – As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life under self-quarantine during the ever-evolving coronavirus pandemic, multi-platinum, multiple GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, producer and Billboard Hot 100 charting gospel recording artist Fred Hammond hosted a 40-minute Social Distancing virtual mini-concert via Facebook Live last night at 11 p.m. ET. […]

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today issued a statewide order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Executive Order Fifty-Three orders the closure of certain non-essential businesses, bans all gatherings of more than 10 people, and closes all K-12 schools for the remainder of the academic […]

NEW YORK, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Given the high uncertainty on how the epidemiological trajectory of COVID-19 and the economic response to this crisis will develop over the next few months, The Conference Board has developed three scenarios for the development of the US economy through the remainder of 2020. According to The Conference Board’ analysis, the […]

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the American Red Cross by […]

As the number of coronavirus continues to climb, Gov. Northam has ordered all schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year.  He also is placing additional restrictions on businesses including restaurants which must now do carry-out, curbside or delivery only. Additionally recreational businesses, including movie theaters, bowling alleys, etc., must close.  Hair […]

Richmond, VA — The City of Richmond will be closed to the public from Monday, March 23 to the end of the month, Tuesday, March 31. Essential personnel must report on time.Essential services will continue. Click here to access a list of services available through the closure. Please check the dedicated city webpage for updates: www.richmondgov.com/covid19.

TBR/Richmond, VA – March 17, 2020 — It was just last week, when Richmond, VA held its citywide Metro Revival Church services at Cedar Street Baptist Church in historic Church Hill.  Services were held, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9, 10 and 11 with Dr. Lance D. Watson, senior pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist church, […]

According to the Virginia Department of Health, there are currently 51 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealth. While over 400 people have already been tested for the virus.

Dear Saint Paul’s Family, I want to update you on what’s happening at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in our area. Like you, our team has been following this evolving story with great concern. We have also been in touch with local officials and health organizations to gain perspective […]

Source: The Washington Post / GettyGovernor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the commonwealth.  To date the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed at least 18  “presumptive positive cases” with the lastest case turning up in Harrisburg. As a result, area schools and colleges are responding […]

Richmond, VA – March 13, 2020 — Now that Mayor Levar Stoney has announced that major events in Richmond should be postponed or canceled, that’s what many businesses, schools, organizations and events are doing, due to health risks surrounding the coronavirus.  Here’s the latest list of canceled or postponed events: Chesterfield County Public Schools will […]

After an announcement of two confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the 757 area of Virginia, we now have a ninth case of the Coronavirus confirmed in the Chickahominy Health District.