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Region unites to keep food on tables amid SNAP disruption
Feed More’s headquarters in Richmond serves as the hub for Central Virginia’s food distribution network.
VSU extends president’s contract through 2032
Virginia State University recently extended the contract of President Makola M. Abdullah through 2032, securing long-term leadership for the historically Black university.
City opens funding for affordable housing projects
The City of Richmond announced a new round of funding through its Affordable Housing Trust Fund, making more than $13 million available to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
7-year-old brain cancer survivor receives custom hairpiece
Myla, a 7-year-old brain cancer survivor, received a custom hairpiece Saturday at Bombshell Wigs Galore, marking a milestone in her recovery and offering a boost to her confidence.
High school students to host TEDxRVA Youth
Richmond’s next generation of thinkers and creators will take center stage Saturday, Nov. 8, when high school students host the 13th annual TEDxRVA Youth at Collegiate School’s Hershey Center for the Arts. The free event runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
Richmond Health Equity Fund awards $135,000 to community organizations
The Richmond Health Equity Fund is providing $135,000 in continued funding to community organizations that address health disparities across the city. The grants will support programs focused on health care access, chronic disease, food security, maternal and child health, and mental and behavioral health.
Virginia Humanities names new class of HBCU Scholars Fellows
Virginia Humanities has announced seven new recipients of its HBCU Scholars Fellowships, bringing together a diverse group of educators, writers and researchers from historically Black colleges and universities in Virginia and North Carolina.
Leaders, mentors to speak at men’s summit at VUU
The Men’s Master Summit will host its fall 2025 gathering on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center.
Interfaith initiative aims to increase voter turnout
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is relaunching its annual “Interfaith Souls to the Polls” initiative to encourage early voting across the state in the final two weekends before the 2025 election.
Kickers fall 2-0 to AV Alta FC
The Richmond Kickers (7-17-5) came up short in their first visit to USL League One newcomer AV Alta FC, falling 2-0 despite creating several scoring chances.
