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City launches youth violence prevention pilot
Richmond is launching a pilot project to pro- vide more protections and a better path forward for youths at risk of gun violence.
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Wells Fargo changes course to keep North Side bank branch open
Wells Fargo bank has reversed itself and will continue operating its branch at 1800 Chamberlayne Ave., the financial giant announced Tuesday.
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Gregory Odom Jr. takes honors in collegiate championship
Howard University golf is back on the map and Gregory Odom Jr. is making the most of the opportunity.
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Washington rookie proves to be preseason surprise
Surprise! Surprise! Jaret Patterson is that shiny package you never expected.
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Abreu stands out, even with jersey No. 79
José Abreu wears jersey No. 79 — a number more common to football than baseball—for a reason.
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Pass along rental assistance information to others
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Celebrating Cardinal Elementary’s dedication with a ribbon-cutting are, several students and, from left, School Board member Nicole Jones; Principal Juvenal E. Abrego- Meneses; School Board …
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Cardinal Elementary School officially dedicated
It was a monumental moment Monday as the ribbon was cut officially opening Cardinal Elementary School in South Side.
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Who are we?
Richmond’s population grew by 11 percent, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. But the number of city residents who identify solely as Black slides, while the white population rises slightly.
The 2020 U.S. Census did not surprise anyone when it confirmed what everyone can see with their own eyes— Richmond’s population is on the grow.
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After years of suspicion, superstar R. Kelly to get his day in court
Most people know him for “I Believe I Can Fly,” the 1996 hit that became an inspirational anthem played at school graduations, weddings and in advertisements. Or possibly for a stinging parody by comedian Dave Chappelle.
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Personality: Ra-Twoine Shameel ‘Rosetta’ Fields
Spotlight on founder and program director of More Than Art: Inner City Mural Project
It’s a time of sweeping artistic development for the city of Rich- mond, with a wide variety of new pieces, programs and exhibits in various districts.
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Ulysses Kirksey, longtime music director and conductor of the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, succumbs after illness
Ulysses Kirksey grew up in Richmond, traveled the world with his cello and landed back in Petersburg, where he led the community’s symphony orchestra for 32 years.
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Area teen spreads anti-bullying message
Adults forbid it and impose rules against it, but bullying continues to take place in schools.
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’I think she’s out,’ deputy says after violent arrest
A woman who pulled off a road to change drivers during a trip with her father and three young children was knocked unconscious and arrested by two Northern California sheriff’s deputies, who then lied about the encounter to responding paramedics and on official reports, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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RPS mandates vaccinations for teachers, staff
Richmond Public Schools teachers, staff, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, volunteers, contractors and anyone else working with the district must be fully vaccinated against the corona- virus by Friday, Oct. 1.
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Kamras proposes changing role for SROs; board gives green light to new 1,600-student high school
Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras presented a proposal to the School Board Monday night to re-imagine the role of school resource officers, or SROs, the police hired to provide public safety in the city’s public schools.
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Waiver sought for RPS student-athletes to continue playing sports
Student-athletes in Richmond whose grades suffered when schools went virtual could still play football or participate in other fall sports.
