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State Dems’ budget offers eviction protection, utility bill relief

A key protection against evictions would be restored and a new round of funding would flow to utilities to cover unpaid customer bills under legislation advancing through the Democrat- controlled Virginia General Assembly.

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VCU’s ‘Bones’ Hyland drafted by NBA’s Denver Nuggets

Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland won’t be heading to classes this fall at Virginia Commonwealth University. Instead, he’ll be heading to the bank.

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Isaiah Todd, of John Marshall H.S. fame, drafted in NBA’s second round

Isaiah Todd’s friends and fans from Richmond won’t have too far to travel to see him play professionally.

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New TV show ‘Johnson’ offers glimpse into Black male perspective

Deji LaRay remembered when television shows like “Sex in the City” and “Insecure” captured the essence of friendships among women, but then realized hardly any male-driven stories were being told in the same manner.

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Vanderbilt launches James Lawson Institute or the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements

Vanderbilt University announced the launch of the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements, honoring the 92-year-old influential activist who taught nonviolence to protesters during the civil rights struggles last century.

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No nonsense, please

On Friday and Saturday, the 5th District GOP Committee is hosting an “election integrity” rally at conservative Liberty University in Lynchburg.

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Casino gets green light from Richmond City Council

Richmond is moving closer to achieving its dream of having a gambling resort in South Side.

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More than gold

Gymnast Simone Biles stuns the world, her teammates and her competitors by withdrawing from Olympic team and individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles was expected to again helped lead the American team to gold medal glory at the Tokyo Olympics just as she had at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Instead, the reigning queen of the sport help draw attention to the stresses that top athletes face Tuesday after she voluntarily withdrew from further competition, citing concerns about her mental fitness to continue.

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Racism of rioters takes center stage in Jan. 6 hearing

It had only been hinted at in previous public examinations of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection: Scores of rioters attacked police officers not just with makeshift weapons, stun guns and fists, but with racist slurs and accusations of treason.

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Personality: Betty L. Squire

Spotlight on president of Engine Company #9 and Associates

For nearly 30 years, Engine Company #9 and Associates has recognized the trailblazing path of the first African-American firefighters and police officers in Richmond. And now, the organization’s president, Betty L. Squire, is overseeing the group’s latest effort to showcase the pioneers in a new and big way.

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Washington Football Team returns to Richmond training camp

Welcome back, burgundy and gold, even if it’s only for a quick pit stop.

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Silk Hair Studio becomes touch point for COVID-19 vaccination effort

Silk Hair Studio bustled with talk and activity Tuesday afternoon, though not just about hair care and other conversations between patrons in dryer chairs.

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Free COVID-19 testing, vaccines

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

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2 groups step up to manage city’s motel shelter program for homeless

More than 300 homeless men, women and children will continue to stay in motels in South Side after Saturday, July 31, rather than being discharged to the streets as some feared would happen.

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City wants to know residents’ wish list for spending $77M

“How would you spend $77 million on your city?”

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Annie Giles Center to have grand reopening ceremony July 31

It has been a soup kitchen and a shelter for the homeless during the winter.

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VUU Panthers anxious to get back to the game

The upcoming Virginia Union University football season might be titled unfinished business.

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Aqeel Glass named Black College Football Player of the Year

Aqeel Glass has won the top individual prize for Black College Football.

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JaVale McGee may follow mother, Pamela McGee, in winning Olympic gold

Pamela McGee helped the United States win an Olympic gold medal for basketball. Now her son, JaVale McGee, is in position to earn one himself.