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  Richmond school board members take oath of office
  
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  Sharpton to lead King Day events in D.C. to honor Dr. King’s legacy
  
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  Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76
  
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  “MathAlive!” exhibition nears final days at Science Museum
  
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  Patriots fire Coach Jerod Mayo after 4-13 season
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  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
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  Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies
  
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  Hampton University announces new president
  
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RPS distributes food to families amid water crisis

Families line up outside Carver Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 9, to receive lunch and bottled water as part of Richmond Public Schools' effort to support the community during the ongoing water crisis. Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press

Richmond Public Schools responded to the city’s ongoing water outage by providing meals to families in need on Thursday and …

Richmond school board members take oath of office

Ali Faruk, was sworn in as a new Richmond City School Board member representing the 3rd district at City Hall on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. With him is his wife Samieh and his two sons Yusef and Zayn. Faruk is a new school board member along with 4 other new members and 4 returning board members. (Julianne Tripp HIllian/ Richmond Free Press)

Richmond Public Schools School Board member Ali Faruk (3rd District) called his wife, Samieh, and their two sons, Yusef and …

Freedom Classic Festival returns with VSU-VUU basketball rivalry

The Freedom Classic Festival returns to the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, promising a day filled …

Richmond churches plan faith-based racial healing initiative

St. Philip’s and St. Paul’s Episcopal Churches are collaborating on “Walking with the Enslaved: The Church’s Role in Slavery,” a …

Library of Virginia to host virtual talk on historic mapping project

This map of Virginia is a key example of the 19th century mapping project that will be explored in the Library of Virginia’s virtual talk on Jan. 22.

The Library of Virginia will present a virtual talk Jan. 22 from noon to 1 p.m., focusing on the 19th …

“MathAlive!” exhibition nears final days at Science Museum

Children interact with the “MathAlive!” exhibition at the Science Museum of Virginia, where they explore the connections between math and everyday life through activities. The exhibition, open until Jan. 12, features over 30 interactive stations.

The Science Museum of Virginia’s touring exhibition “MathAlive!” closes this Sunday, Jan. 12, providing visitors this weekend the chance to …

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