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- Council sells site to Planned Parenthood, sounds off on noise policy
  
  Health officials warn of rising COVID-19 cases as summer heats up
  
  Woodville Elementary joins extended school year program
  
  VCU Medical Center tops Richmond hospital rankings again
  
  Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, trailblazing Texas Democrat, dies at 74
  
  Senators introduce legislation to support lower-income artists
  
  Biden Drops White House Run, Endorses Harris for 2024
  
  President of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
  
  Total solar eclipse wows North America
  
  Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East …
  
  Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered near Vatican
  
  House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a …
Opinion
- Arresting behavior
  
  Single ballot theory
  
  The Price of Persistence
  
  Hanging Up
  
  President Harris would represent new era of leadership, by David W. Marshall
  
  Telling the truth not a call to violence, by Ben Jealous
  
  We can’t let our guard down against COVID-19, by Roger Chesley
  
  The 900-page guide to snuffing out American democracy, by Ben Jealous
  
  Mayoral candidates should consider reducing government size
  
  Honoring civil rights legacy means embracing new leaders
  
  Richmond schools deserve better leadership
  
  Counties must follow Henrico’s lead on homeless funding
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  Mississippi’s new Episcopal bishop is first woman, first Black person in role
  
  Longtime Richmond pastor set to end 45-year ministry
  
  Faith leaders grapple with abortion rights in Black churches
  
  Bills to enhance religion in schools spur fights between faiths
  
  Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, trailblazing Texas Democrat, dies at 74
  
  Dr. JoAnn Thomas Wilson remembered
  
  Raymond E. Gross, Air Force veteran and community leader, dies at 89
  
  Giants’ Willie Mays, ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93
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  Personality: Jeremy Scott Hoffman, Ph.D.
  
  Personality: Dwight Jones
  
  Personality: Cynthia J. Buckler
  
  Personality: Jason T. Pritchard
  
  New book explores the Black Appalachian experience
  
  Local Lego Master to Lead Workshop for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro …
  
  Richmond announces finalists for inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards
  
  Family activities and hoops highlight Henrico’s back-to-school event
Sports
- Coco Gauff, LeBron James flag bearers for team USA at Olympics ceremony
  
  Griner honored to be wearing USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian …
  
  Congressional symposium precedes MJBL Baseball Classic
  
  Chesterfield County unveils inaugural sports hall of fame class
  
  CIAA football preseason poll
Black Experience
- Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
  
  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
  Grammy-winning singer Betty Wright succumbs at 66
  
  Andre Harrell, who founded Uptown Records and launched many careers, dies at 5
  
  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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Longtime Richmond pastor set to end 45-year ministry

Dr. Arthur Jones Sr.

Dr. Arthur M. Jones Sr., pastor of Triumphant Baptist Church in Richmond, recently announced his retirement after 45 years of …

Richmond announces finalists for inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards

The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation has unveiled the finalists for the first BLK RVA Community Awards, celebrating individuals and businesses …

Local Lego Master to Lead Workshop for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond

The Lego Group and a local contestant on Fox’’s “Lego Masters” Ben Edlavitch are teaming up to bring a special …

CIAA football preseason poll

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released its 2024 football preseason conference poll, with Virginia State University claiming the top …

Chesterfield County unveils inaugural sports hall of fame class

In a landmark moment for local sports history, the Chesterfield County Sports Hall of Fame, presented by Virginia Credit Union, …

VCU athletes nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Sheridan Messier

Two Virginia Commonwealth University athletes are among 17 Atlantic 10 Conference nominees for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. …

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