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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)

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. …

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Michael Vick

Michael Vick

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Colette McEachin

Colette McEachin

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Cozy Bailey

Cozy Bailey

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Earl Woods III

Earl Woods III

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Rolin Hill

Rolin Hill

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Virginia State University’s Azurest South, a historic home designed by one of the first documented female African American architects.

Virginia State University’s Azurest South, a historic home designed by one of the first documented female African American architects.

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Anna Edwards, a member of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality, speaks at a Jan. 8 rally at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square, calling for the shutdown of Red Onion and Wallens Ridge state prisons and independent oversight of the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Anna Edwards, a member of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality, speaks at a Jan. 8 rally at the Bell Tower on Capitol …

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Van Tatum, an employee at Kroger in Carytown, stocks shelves with sparkling water, the only bottled water remaining after the water bottle aisle was cleared out by customers within two hours of Richmond issuing a boil water advisory Monday, Jan. 7. The advisory followed a winter storm-related outage that caused a failure at a City of Richmond water treatment facility.

Van Tatum, an employee at Kroger in Carytown, stocks shelves with sparkling water, the only bottled water remaining after the water bottle aisle was cleared …

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Mayor Danny Avula provides an update on the city’s water treatment plant restoration efforts at a news conference Jan. 8, alongside city officials.

Mayor Danny Avula provides an update on the city’s water treatment plant restoration efforts at a news conference Jan. 8, alongside city officials.

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Priscilla Wright with the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department distributes water to cars at Midtown Green on West Leigh Street on Jan. 7. City of Richmond Human Services partnered with the Richmond Sheriff’s Office and the American Red Cross to provide bottled water in high-priority areas.

Priscilla Wright with the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department distributes water to cars at Midtown Green on West Leigh Street on Jan. 7. City of …

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Cars were turned away from Pine Camp Community Center on Old Brook Road after the water supply ran out. The site was one of 11 set up after a boil water advisory was issued following a winter storm-related outage. A truck soon delivered more water and a new line formed.

Cars were turned away from Pine Camp Community Center on Old Brook Road after the water supply ran out. The site was one of 11 …

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James Thomas (front) and Collin Owen (back) of Richmond City Parks and Recreation unload cases of 10-year shelf-life emergency drinking water at Pine Camp Community Center Jan. 7.

James Thomas (front) and Collin Owen (back) of Richmond City Parks and Recreation unload cases of 10-year shelf-life emergency drinking water at Pine Camp Community …

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Rev. Al Sharpton

Rev. Al Sharpton

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Published on January 9, 2025
View of the Virginia & the Vietnam War exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

View of the Virginia & the Vietnam War exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

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A volunteer at a recent health care event conducts an eye exam.

A volunteer at a recent health care event conducts an eye exam.

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Positive COVID-19 tests as recent holiday season and winter temperatures bring people indoors in close contact.

Positive COVID-19 tests as recent holiday season and winter temperatures bring people indoors in close contact.

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Family, friends and community members gather around the newly dedicated Heritage marker honoring the “Dixie Three” — Mildred Smith, Patricia Taylor and Agnes Stokes — at the former site of Dixie Hospital in Hampton on Saturday. The three Black nurses made history in 1963 by challenging segregation at the hospital, leading to a landmark civil rights victory.

Family, friends and community members gather around the newly dedicated Heritage marker honoring the “Dixie Three” — Mildred Smith, Patricia Taylor and Agnes Stokes — …

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Published on January 9, 2025
King Center CEO Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks during a Jan. 7 news conference at the King Center in Atlanta.

King Center CEO Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks during a Jan. 7 news conference at the King Center in Atlanta.

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Vice President Harris

Vice President Harris

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Vice President Harris

Vice President Harris

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A McDonald’s restaurant stands in Albany, Ore.

A McDonald’s restaurant stands in Albany, Ore.

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Coach Tierra Terry

Coach Tierra Terry

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Clint Wright Jr.

Clint Wright Jr.

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Maryland Black Bears junior player Kareem El-Bashir instructing players on the ice during the Washington Capitals’ Rising Stars Academy in 2023.

Maryland Black Bears junior player Kareem El-Bashir instructing players on the ice during the Washington Capitals’ Rising Stars Academy in 2023.

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Published on January 9, 2025
Coach Jerod Mayo

Coach Jerod Mayo

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The Virginia Holocaust Museum recently completed a major renovation, enhancing its space to better educate visitors on the history of the Holocaust. The upgrades include a biophilic “ribbon ceiling,” improved lighting and the addition of the USC Shoah Foundation Pepper’s Ghost Theater.

The Virginia Holocaust Museum recently completed a major renovation, enhancing its space to better educate visitors on the history of the Holocaust. The upgrades include …

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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.

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 …

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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.

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 …

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Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks during a New Year’s Eve service at The Potter’s House, Dec. 31, 2024, in Dallas.

Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks during a New Year’s Eve service at The Potter’s House, Dec. 31, 2024, in Dallas.

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Ali Faruk is sworn in as a new School Board member representing the 3rd District at City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 8. He is joined by his wife, Samieh, and their two sons, Yusef and Zayn. Faruk is one of five new members on the board, along with four returning members.

Ali Faruk is sworn in as a new School Board member representing the 3rd District at City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 8. He is joined …

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Low water levels in recent weeks have exposed a buildup of trash, debris and even scooters in Richmond’s canals near the 14th Street entrance. Maintenance and cleanup efforts are being coordinated by Venture Richmond and the City of Richmond Department of Public Works. According to a representative from Venture Richmond, the low water levels are part of the City’s annual effort to remove silt, plant matter and other debris. Crews plan to use a barge to clear the canals, with work expected to wrap up by February.

Low water levels in recent weeks have exposed a buildup of trash, debris and even scooters in Richmond’s canals near the 14th Street entrance. Maintenance …

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Petersburg City Council re-elects Sam Parham as mayor and selects Darrin Hill as vice mayor during its organizational meeting Jan. 7. Parham, right, first elected mayor in 2017, will continue his leadership role, while Hill, a council member since 2015, begins his second term as vice mayor. Both will serve two-year terms.

Petersburg City Council re-elects Sam Parham as mayor and selects Darrin Hill as vice mayor during its organizational meeting Jan. 7. Parham, right, first elected …

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Icy leaves in Lakeside

Icy leaves in Lakeside

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SwapMeet RVA hosted its first market of the year at the Dewey Gotwald Center on Jan. 5, featuring 60 vendors offering unique finds, food and vibrant conversation.

SwapMeet RVA hosted its first market of the year at the Dewey Gotwald Center on Jan. 5, featuring 60 vendors offering unique finds, food and …

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Ashby Logan Hill types personalized poems.

Ashby Logan Hill types personalized poems.

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Shoppers browse as Abdul Haqq (left), of Haqq’s Drawer and Kenneth Billups (right), of Potential Royal Nation, speak with customers.

Shoppers browse as Abdul Haqq (left), of Haqq’s Drawer and Kenneth Billups (right), of Potential Royal Nation, speak with customers.

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Leanne Merritt handcrafts jewelry, shaping wire into words of her customers’ choosing.

Leanne Merritt handcrafts jewelry, shaping wire into words of her customers’ choosing.

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