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Historic weekend welcomes Spanberger swearing-in
‘ICE Out of Virginia’ protest draws hundreds amid national outrage
Richmond protesters denounce U.S. military action in Venezuela
AG-elect Jones opposes DOJ suit over Virginia tuition law
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark historic year in D.C.
California city to reform police after racist texts scandal
Officer who killed Tamir Rice fired from ranger position in West Virginia
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release
Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ …
Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
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Scott’s bold giving is transforming HBCUs and communities by Marc H. Morial
What happens when Black students’ civil rights are violated? by David W. Marshall
SCC approved Dominion’s gas plant. Now, it’s reconsidering — here’s why by Ivy …
Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republicans by Charlie Hunt
Holding vape shops accountable is a step toward safer communities
Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance
Election sends message to politicians
Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
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Why the rise of ‘AI Jesus’ demands a moral response from the church …
Joy Moore resigns as Northern Seminary president after months of uncertainty
Judge rules in favor of New York’s Abyssinian Baptist Church and its new …
Local organization bringing holiday support to inmates
Richmond mourns Bill Martin, museum director, cultural advocate
Valentine Museum Director Bill Martin Dies in Traffic Accident
Longtime Trinity Baptist pastor A. Lincoln James Jr. dies at 80
Evelyn Harris, acclaimed singer and educator, dies at 75
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Local poet wins Tanka Deathmatch at library
Exhibit of Wilder’s watercolors to benefit scholarship fund
Acclaimed journalist Jelani Cobb to discuss MLK’s legacy
Richmond Symphony to perform Damien Geter’s ‘African American Requiem’
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Martin reaches 1,000 point, sets sights on school record
CIAA to honor eight inductees at 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony
River City Fight Night series to expand with monthly boxing events
Trojans turn defense into offense in 74-53 victory over Wasps
Metropolitan Junior Baseball League marks 60th anniversary
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RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events
Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies
Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy
Olympian and activist Lee Evans, who took iconic stand at 1968 Mexico City …
Hampton University announces new president
Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library
‘Forgotten First:’ A look at four – and more – NFL trailblazers
Boston’s new mayor marks historic ‘firsts’ leading city
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Richmond Christmas tree recycling event rescheduled
Richmond’s annual “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling and e-cycle event was postponed one week due to forecasted …
Flu spike prompts masking guidance in Central Virginia
Central Virginia hospitals and health systems are reinforcing masking guidance and infection prevention measures as influenza and other respiratory illnesses …
MLK Day closings
Federal offices and state offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Historic weekend welcomes Spanberger swearing-in
Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor on Saturday, making history as the first woman to hold …
Senate Dems open 2026 session with focus on affordability
On the eve of the 2026 General Assembly session, Senate Democrats on Tuesday rolled out an ambitious agenda centered on …
Council delays real estate tax cut request, event venue expansion
City Council members hit pause Monday on requesting a real estate tax cut proposal and a popular event venue’s expansion, …
