Police have arrested a suspected robber, Ratome Webster, 17, and are charging him with robbery and malicious wounding after an incident along St. John Street last Tuesday morning. [via]

The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is presenting Black Renaissance: Celebrating African-American Arts, Traditions and Community, an exhibition spotlighting 2- and 3-dimensional works from 24 local African-American artists.

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The community is invited to attend a workshop to continue the discussion on the future of downtown. The Downtown Master Plan project team will share details on design concepts, commercial and residential markets,the riverfront, and the transportation network. Come out to discuss these issues and share your thoughts. The meeting will be Sept.27 from 6:30-9:00PM @ the Renaissance Conference Center (107 W.Broad Street).

The 2nd District meets with Council President William J. Pantele, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m., at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad. For more information, call 646-6532.

2nd District Representative and Council President William J. Pantele on moving to an appointed city school board: “That simply will not happen. I see no support for that proposal on city council. I see no support for that from the public.” [via]