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  City Council rejects tax cut proposal, approves relief program
  
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  Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
  
  Harris says nation must accept election results
  
  Harris promises to ‘represent all Americans’
  
  Voter roll removals draw national scrutiny as election nears
  
  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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- Finding calm after election chaos
  
  Something in the contract?
  
  Keep fighting
  
  No surprise
  
  Why we cannot go backward on clean energy, by Ben Jealous
  
  Will Democrats learn from the loss?, by Clarence Page
  
  Biden must act on environment, by Ben Jealous
  
  Presidential campaign ends on cruel notes, by Clarence Page
  
  Committed to serving all citizens, not catering to Trump
  
  Pardon the turkeys
  
  Tribe member celebrates inclusive Indigenous representation
  
  No basis for lawsuit against VUU over former hospital
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  Faith Forum bridges faith, environmental action
  
  River Road Church welcomes Amanda Tyler for discussion on religious liberty
  
  Bethlehem Lutheran Church to host memorial service for homeless persons
  
  Harris ramps up engagement with Black church
  
  Quincy Jones laid to rest at private funeral in Los Angeles
  
  Marie Goodman Hunter Johnson remembered for pioneering work in education, theater
  
  Peggy Davis, VSU athletics VP, dies
  
  Trailblazer, philanthropist remembered for community support
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  Personality: Paul Townsend
  
  Personality: Carol Adams
  
  Personality: Maria Dolores “Dhol” Tuason
  
  Personality: Dr. Anthony L. Fludd
  
  Urban Academy debuts new collection at fashion show
  
  Morningside author examines 1979 Greensboro tragedy in library talk
  
  Ms. Pat’s comedy tour promises laughter, raw honesty
  
  Visual Arts Center hosts ‘The Shape of Water’ exhibition
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- Frustration builds for Cowboys in a season going wrong
  
  Virginia State defeats Virginia Union, setting up championship rematch
  
  Richmond Kickers’ Sawatzky nominated for Coach of the Year
  
  CIAA announces 2024-25 All-CIAA preseason women’s bowling team
  
  City prepares for 47th annual Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
Black Experience
- RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events
  
  Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence
  
  Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
  
  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
  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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Urban Academy debuts new collection at fashion show

RVA Fashion Week’s 2023 Model of the Year, Diamond Minnetta, (left) closes the Urban Academy’s “Varsity Club” Fashion Show on Monday night at Brickwood Barbecue. photo Julianne Tripp Hillian

Local preppy streetwear brand Urban Academy unveiled its fall collection Monday night during the “Varsity Club Fashion Show” at Brickwood …

Morningside author examines 1979 Greensboro tragedy in library talk

Author Aran Shetterly recently discussed on his book "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro massacre at the Library of Virginia.

Author Aran Shetterly and the Library of Virginia recently hosted a discussion on his book "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro …

City prepares for 47th annual Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon

The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon is set to celebrate its 47th edition Nov. 16. Known as “America’s Friendliest Marathon,” the …

CIAA announces 2024-25 All-CIAA preseason women’s bowling team

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced the 2024-25 All-CIAA Preseason Women’s Bowling Team and Predicted Order of Finish, as …

Richmond Kickers’ Sawatzky nominated for Coach of the Year

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USL League One recently announced that Richmond Kickers’ Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky was nominated for the …

Virginia State defeats Virginia Union, setting up championship rematch

Virginia State University quarterback Romelo Williams calls his own number as the team defeated the Virginia Union Panthers 35-28 on Saturday, Nov. 9, in Ettrick.

In a battle of two of the top teams in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Virginia State University defeated Virginia …

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