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February 9, 2023

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The Free Press proudly presents its annual Valentine’s Day feature. It shares the Love Stories of five Richmond-area couples.

Youngkin’s office aware of aid portal suspensions during Trump’s funding freeze

RPS, elected officials stand firm against ICE deportation threats

Something in the Water Festival canceled

Richmond officials discuss response to water crisis, as criticism surfaces

In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights

Sharpton to lead King Day events in D.C. to honor Dr. King’s legacy

As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to focus on his teachings

Harris unveils rule to erase $49B in medical debt from credit reports

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostages to be released

TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban

Total solar eclipse wows North America

Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East …

When Silence Speaks

The King’s speech

Born day

New world water

Commutations cement Biden’s legacy as a champion of justice, by Marc H. Morial

Pardons must not lead to the unpardonable, by Clarence Page

Honoring MLK’s legacy through environmental justice work, by Rev. Faith Harris

What would Martin do?, by Julianne Malveaux

Caregivers need fair pay to continue vital work

Past mayors’ priorities left Richmond’s infrastructure in ruin

Richmond showed resilience, but accountability is needed

Lessons in kindness from a mother’s care

Faith groups say they’ll aid refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help.

In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights

Fifth Street Baptist to host 23rd annual MLK event

Richmond churches plan faith-based racial healing initiative

Richmond’s first Black mayor, Henry Marsh, remembered

Beloved Richmond entertainer Wayne Breedlove dies at 56

‘Mr. CIAA’ remembered as basketball tournament icon

Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76

Personality: Dr. Robert Winn

Personality: Amma Gatty

Personality: Dr. Lynda Hyatt

Personality: Darian Wyatt

Richmond Planet editor’s life inspires upcoming stage production

Civil rights documentary fundraiser set for March 23

Virginia Opera, Richmond Symphony to debut Loving v. Virginia opera

Public input sought for Virginia’s most endangered historic sites list

Coaches for the Cure showcase delivers thrilling finish in Henrico

Vick earns second Hall of Fame induction in one week

Chiefs, Eagles feature HBCU alumni in Super Bowl LIX

Spider track team shines at VMI Invitational with strong results

Strikers and Kickers Youth merge to form Richmond United

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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Coaches for the Cure showcase delivers thrilling finish in Henrico

Public input sought for Virginia’s most endangered historic sites list

Civil rights documentary fundraiser set for March 23

Spider track team shines at VMI Invitational with strong results

Vick earns second Hall of Fame induction in one week

Caregivers need fair pay to continue vital work