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Harris ahead of Trump by comfortable margin in Virginia
Surviving Brunswick 15 share stories of courage, struggle
Stoney rebrands gun violence office, responds to mayoral candidates
Richmonders pitch city projects as People’s Budget begins
As interest wanes, pediatricians scale back on COVID-19 shots
Congresswomen press FDA on ban for hair-straightening chemicals
Health officials tout updated COVID vaccine
Red Cross faces emergency blood shortage as severe weather disrupts donations
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 …
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Harris pushes for labor reforms, union support, by Julianne Malveaux
Our nation’s symbols belong to all Americans, by Clarence Page
The figures who helped shape Vice President Harris, by Ben Jealous
Youngkin panders about nonexistent voting by noncitizens, by Roger Chelsey
Preserving Black history over gentrification
Proposed Fall Line Trail in Bryan Park threatens trees and green space
Mayoral candidates should consider reducing government size
Honoring civil rights legacy means embracing new leaders
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Panel discussion at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church
The Black church has moved from essential to voluntary, says author
NAACP to honor civil rights pioneer with wreath-laying ceremony
‘Exploring Human Origins’ exhibition comes to Union Seminary
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
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Ruth E. Carter exhibition extended at Jamestown Settlement
ICA at VCU’s ‘Dear Mazie’ spotlights the work of Amaza Lee Meredith
Library exhibition showcases lives rebuilt after prison
Concert series continues at Main Street Station
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Late surge falls short as Trojans fall to Spartans
Panthers’ Byers rushes for 105 yards but Hampton holds on
Flying Squirrels announce 2024 team awards
France waves farewell at Paralympics closing ceremony
Chesterfield County to honor 10 sports legends in Hall of Fame
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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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Summer snapshots
As the Richmond area buzzed with activity this summer, not every noteworthy event made it to our front pages. This …
Pre-production on a Richmond 34 film underway
Pre-production has begun on a film depicting the Richmond 34, a group of Virginia Union University students who were arrested …
Concert series continues at Main Street Station
The City’s Department of Public Works kicked off its free “Music at Main” concert series at Main Street Station on …
Civil rights pioneer Sybil Haydel Morial dies
Sybil Haydel Morial, widow of New Orleans’ first Black mayor and a prominent civil rights activist, died at 91, her …
Co-founder of Abundent Life Church of Christ leaves lasting impact
Mother. Wife. Pastor Foreman. Libby. Lady “O.” Beatrice Olivia A. Foreman had many roles and was known by many names …
Chesterfield County to honor 10 sports legends in Hall of Fame
Chesterfield County will induct 10 local sports legends into its inaugural Sports Hall of Fame this week, honoring athletes and …
