Richmond: Communications

Newspapers and Magazines

Richmond's daily newspaper is the morning Richmond Times-Dispatch. Of the nine other newspapers or tabloids published in Richmond, four are religious-oriented, several are related to business or the media, one is dedicated to Richmond nightlife, and one is aimed at the population over the age of 50. The local universities each publish their own collegiate newspaper. Several other magazines and journals are published in Richmond, including Richmond Magazine, a lifestyle magazine and Virginia Business, a comprehensive statewide business journal.

Television and Radio

Six television stations broadcast from Richmond: four network affiliates and two public broadcasting channels. Richmond is served by two cable television companies. Ten AM and FM radio stations broadcast from Richmond, featuring public radio, adult contemporary, sports, and others.

Media Information: Richmond Times-Dispatch, 300 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219; telephone (804) 649-6000; toll-free (800) 468-3382

Richmond Online

City of Richmond home page. Available www.ci.richmond.va.us/index.asp

Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Available www.grcc.com

Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau (Richmond.com). Available www.richmond.com/visitors

Richmond Public Library. Available www.richmondpubliclibrary.org

Richmond Public Schools. Available www.richmond.k12.va.us

Richmond Renaissance. Available www.richmondrenaissance.org

Richmond Times-Dispatch. Available www.timesdispatch.com

Virginia Department of Education, Superintendent of Schools' Reports. Available www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Publications

Selected Bibliography

Furguson, Ernest B., Ashes of Glory: Richmond at War (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996)