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- GRTC ridership continues to increase: ‘Zero fare is paying for itself’
  
  Former Gov. Wilder and experts discuss people-first governance
  
  Cristo Rey Richmond High School names new president and CEO
  
  Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
  
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will stay in jail after 2nd judge denies bail
  
  Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
  
  Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating …
  
  As interest wanes, pediatricians scale back on COVID-19 shots
  
  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
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  Missing
  
  Rare soul
  
  The long game
  
  Trump, Vance traffic racist lies about immigrants, by Marc H. Morial
  
  Harris makes the most of her chances, while Trump phones it in, by …
  
  Harris pushes for labor reforms, union support, by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Our nation’s symbols belong to all Americans, by Clarence Page
  
  Support for Fall Line Trail, but concern over Bryan Park route
  
  Students need encouragement to respect the Black National Anthem
  
  ER scare highlights need for AFib awareness and regular checkups
  
  Virginians need to vote like our lives depend on it
Faith
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  - Obituaries
  New Canaan Church to host Live2Lead leadership summit
  
  Sophomore set to preach initial sermon
  
  First Baptist Church opens registration for basketball, cheering
  
  Panel discussion at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church
  
  Legendary soul icon Frankie Beverly dies at 77
  
  James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and EGOT winner, dies at …
  
  Co-founder of Abundent Life Church of Christ leaves lasting impact
  
  Civil rights pioneer Sybil Haydel Morial dies
Entertainment
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  Personality: Marilyn Heckstall
  
  Personality: Charles C. ‘Chuck’ Epes
  
  Personality: Jerome Legions Jr.
  
  Personality: Carlehr Swanson
  
  Exhibition examines history of Black medical pioneers
  
  Run Richmond 16.19 – more than a race
  
  Lasers and music collide at Science Museum’s Dome
  
  VSU Homecoming Parade route back on track
Sports
- Tomlin faces tough decision as Fields’ performance puts Wilson’s spot in jeopardy
  
  Run Richmond 16.19 – more than a race
  
  Virginia Union players earn CIAA honors
  
  Chesterfield honors local legends with inaugural sports hall of fame induction
  
  Flying Squirrels fall to Altoona Curve in season finale
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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VSU Homecoming Parade route back on track

Virginia State University is set to bring back its beloved Homecoming Parade its full route for the 2024 celebration.

Lasers and music collide at Science Museum’s Dome

Richmond’s night sky is about to get a lot brighter — indoors, that is. This October, the Science Museum of …

First Baptist Church opens registration for basketball, cheering

First Baptist Church is accepting registrations for its Upward Bound basketball league, open to boys and girls in first through …

Flying Squirrels fall to Altoona Curve in season finale

Turner Hill led off with a walk, advanced to third on a stolen base, and scored the Flying Squirrels’ only run with a single from Matt Higgins. Richmond lost 5-1 to the Altoona Curve.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels dropped their season finale to the Altoona Curve 5-1 last Sunday at Peoples Natural Gas Field …

Chesterfield honors local legends with inaugural sports hall of fame induction

From left: Bobby Wadkins accepting on behalf of himself and his brother, Lanny Wadkins; Joey Richeson, director of student activities at Meadowbrook High School, accepted on behalf of Johnny Grubb; Lyn Williams representing Vic Williams; Lacey Waldrop; Joan Amsler representing Dave Amsler; and former NFL player Ken Oxendine.

Chesterfield County celebrated its rich athletic history Thursday with the inaugural induction ceremony of the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame, …

Virginia Union players earn CIAA honors

Virginia Union University’s Jada Byers, Reginald Vick Jr., and Shamar Graham have earned CIAA Player of the Week honors for …

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