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John Trent and his pet Bennie, right, watch the festivities from the hillside.

July 21, 2017

John Trent and his pet Bennie, right, watch the festivities from the hillside.

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 …

Letting go

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

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

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

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

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

Lasers and music collide at Science Museum’s Dome

First Baptist Church opens registration for basketball, cheering

Flying Squirrels fall to Altoona Curve in season finale

Chesterfield honors local legends with inaugural sports hall of fame induction

Virginia Union players earn CIAA honors