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- Council backs rental program and boosts housing fund
  
  City pauses utility disconnections, late fees due to federal shutdown
  
  Segal to lead Richmond Fire and Emergency Services with focus on reform
  
  Jones, Gardner to face off for Hashmi’s vacant Senate seat
  
  Harris, Moore urge Congressional Black Caucus to stand firm
  
  Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids
  
  Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
  
  Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
  
  Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
  
  Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
  
  Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region
  
  African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging
Opinion
- Mail, war and courage of Black women
  
  Another test
  
  Ladies first
  
  Reasons not to vote
  
  Election results show strength of inclusion by David W. Marshall
  
  ‘Sandwich guy’ trial shows the Justice Department’s missteps by Clarence Page
  
  Voters decided Jones’ texts paled in comparison to threats against democracy by Roger …
  
  Young people must defend democracy in dark times by Ben Jealous
  
  Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance
  
  Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
  
  Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
  
  Vicky Hester’s legacy endures at Babes
Faith
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  Celebration honors Lesane’s 70th birthday, retirement
  
  Bethlehem Baptist Church welcomes new senior pastor
  
  Second Baptist, West End to celebrate 179th homecoming
  
  Clergy, veterans take coordinated prayer action to Capitol
  
  Ed Coleman, 82, devoted life to teaching and community service
  
  Chesterfield Supervisor Jim Holland dies at 73 after cancer battle
  
  John W. ‘Casey’ Jones Sr., beloved dentist and mentor, dies at 83
  
  Ettrick native Rudi Johnson leaves lasting mark on football and community
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Micheal Sparks
  
  Personality: Devin Morgan
  
  Personality: Paulette Walker Johnson
  
  Personality: Monica Manns
  
  Brookland Park Fest returning with food, music and family activities
  
  ‘A Distinct Society’ to premiere at Firehouse Theatre
  
  High school students to host TEDxRVA Youth
  
  Stories of loss and legacy come to light in Library of Virginia film …
Sports
- VUU tops VSU to clinch spot in CIAA title game
  
  VUU holds third annual E. Lee Coble Golf Tournament
  
  VCU tips off season with fresh faces, familiar ambitions
  
  Flying Squirrels help strike out hunger, generate $10,000 for Feed More
  
  AJGA junior golf championship coming to Chesterfield
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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VUU tops VSU to clinch spot in CIAA title game

Virginia Union University running back Curtis Allen (0) carries the ball during the Panthers’ 14-3 win over Virginia State University on Saturday, Nov. 8, clinching a spot in the 2025 CIAA Championship Game.

Virginia Union University secured its place in the CIAA Championship Game with a 14-3 win over rival Virginia State University …

Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance

It’s been announced that the 54-year-old Richmond Coliseum will be demolished. After giving a thumbs-down to the Navy Hill development, …

Election sends message to politicians

The people’s voices were heard loud and clear, by the electorate going to the ballot box and voting. We have …

RMTA executive chosen to guide global transportation leaders

Joi Taylor Dean

Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Joi Taylor Dean was elected president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association for …

Two local teachers to explore Africa, London and Quebec through REB grant

Ellen Jewell, a social studies teacher at Brookland Middle School,is
congratulated Nov. 6 by Ryan Young, Fairfield District representative on the Henrico County School Board, and HCPS Superintendent Amy Cashwell. Jewell is a 2025 recipient of the REB Award for Teaching Excellence.

Two Henrico County teachers will soon take their lessons far beyond the classroom — one to Africa, the other to …

Chief of Chickahominy Tribe to speak at VCU about Native sovereignty

Chief Adkins

Stephen R. Adkins, chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will speak at Virginia Commonwealth University about the journey of Virginia’s …

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