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In deep: IRS filings show Dominion Energy committed $20M over 20 years for naming rights for a new Coliseum

Dominion Energy is more entwined in the $1.5 billion Coliseum replacement and Downtown redevelopment proposal than previously disclosed.

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Crowd urged to work for 'Monumental Justice'

More than 100 people gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon in support of legislation that would give control of the dozens of Confederate monuments in Virginia to localities.

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2020 Vision

Mayor Stoney reflects on his accomplishments of the past 3 years, his goals for the final year of his term and prospects for re-election

Mayor Levar M. Stoney is heading into 2020 confident that Richmond voters will reward him with another four years based on his accomplishments.

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Cityscape

Slices of life and scenes in Richmond

Residents enjoy their new apartment building in the Armstrong Renaissance complex that has replaced Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st St.

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Lizzo named Entertainer of the Year

Eight-time Grammy nominee Lizzo has more accolades she can add to her resume.

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Looking back at 2019

The past 12 months have seen a lot of highs and lows, with the Richmond Free Press there documenting events and life in and around Richmond.

The past 12 months have seen a lot of highs and lows, with the Richmond Free Press there documenting events and life in and around Richmond. Photographers have captured through their work many of those ups and downs — from the newly named Arthur Ashe Boulevard to blackface and sex scandals that struck the state’s top three officials. Here are photos of some of the highlights of 2019.

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Help for those facing evicion by Osita Iroegbu

Commentary

During the past several months, the Mayor’s Office has communicated with dozens of individuals and families potentially facing evictions.

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Placing profits over people by Julianne Malveaux

Columnists

Who would have thought that amid the Christmas holidays we would learn that billionaire Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is using convicted prisoners to make calls for his campaign?

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Trump's 'revolution' is destroying America by Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

Columnists

As the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Trump, it is time for reflection.

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New Year's message

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

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Community forum Jan. 7 on the past, present and future of black business

“Can We Get Down to (Black) Business?” is the title of a community conversation at The Valentine from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the museum, 1015 E. Clay St., it has been announced.

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Richmond Public Library opens exhibit, 'Evicted in Richmond," on Friday

The Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch in Downtown is hosting a new exhibit on one of the city’s biggest problems — evictions.

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'What is your wish for the new year?'

As we ring in 2020, many people are looking forward to the new year with a sense of hope and increased opportunity. The Richmond Free Press took to the street to ask Richmond area residents: “What is

As we ring in 2020, many people are looking forward to the new year with a sense of hope and increased opportunity. The Richmond Free Press took to the street to ask Richmond area residents: “What is your wish for the New Year?” Here are their answers:

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Detroit Pistons' Andre Drummond heading for another rebounding title

Andre Drummond is building a case to be recognized as the NBA’s top rebounder of the 21st century.

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Coach Scott renews contract at NSU

Football Coach Latrell Scott has signed a new two-year contract at Norfolk State University.

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Former St. Christopher's players making impact on college teams

College basketball players from Richmond’s St. Christopher’s School are popping up all over.

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VCU silent on questions about 'Jabo' Wilkins' retired jersey and number

Silence. That’s the response from Virginia Commonwealth University to several Free Press inquiries on what happened to the formal recognition for one of its greatest basketball players, the late Charles “Jabo” Wilkins.

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K'Von Wallace playing for a national win for Clemson

A local athlete figures to have a large say in who be- comes the next NCAA football champion.

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Latest spate of religious violence again raises safety questions

People across the nation were grappling with a spate of religious violence that struck at a rabbi’s New York home Saturday during a Hanukkah celebration and erupted at a North Texas church on Sunday.

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Personality: Savon Shelton Sampson

Spotlight on president of the Junior League of Richmond

As 2020 begins, Savon Shelton Sampson is readying for an “exciting” new year serving as president of the Junior League of Richmond.