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Richmond Public Library ends fines for overdue materials
Forget being hit with a fine for the late return of a book, recording or other item borrowed from the Richmond Public Library.
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Commemorating Dr. King’s death on Easter, by A. Peter Bailey
April 4 — ironically Easter Sunday this year — will mark the 53rd anniversary of the as- sassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an historical date that I am willing to bet at least 75 percent of young Black folks under 40 are almost totally unaware of. Even most of those over 40 may have forgotten that this is the date that we should commemorate the memory of Dr. King as a warrior who left us with serious guidance in his book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?”
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New General Assembly session Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird and her seatmate, Newport News Delegate Marcia S. Price, look up as a person in the …
Published on January 12, 2019
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50 years after 'Black Manifesto,' religious groups again take up reparations
On a Sunday morning in May 1969, as clergy processed into the sanctuary of New York’s august Riverside Church, civil rights activist James Forman vaulted into the pulpit to demand $500 million in reparations for the mistreatment of African-Americans from white churches and synagogues.
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Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at an awards ceremony on campus in October 2019. Dr. Gates helped lead a new project launched in March …
Published on March 26, 2020
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Pod leader Adam Evans works with Sebastian Wisnoski during online instruction with his Richmond Public Schools class at an education pod set up in the …
Published on September 17, 2020
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Needs assessment survey seeking ways to serve senior adults
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services has contracted with Polco to seek the public’s input on its Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA).
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Chesterfield schools to reopen for online learning in the fall; Henrico leaning toward virtual option
Chesterfield County Public Schools is following Richmond’s lead, approving reopening this fall for virtual learning only.
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Colette W. McEachin wins decisive victory over primary challenger for commonwealth’s attorney
The race for Richmond’s next commonwealth’s attorney ended late Tuesday evening, as incumbent Colette W. McEachin emerged victorious against a Democratic primary challenge from attorney Thomas P. Barbour Jr.
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VUU, VSU basketball to travel near and far
Teams’ itinerary lists Connecticut, Virgin Islands
Basketball fans can enjoy two for the price of one Nov. 11-12 at Virginia State University’s Multi-Purpose Center.
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Scott, unlike others, serves interests of his constituents
Re editorial “Scott for U.S. Senate,” Sept. 1-3 edition: Thank you for recommending that Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott become U.S. Sen. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.
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City Council votes to move $9M from fund to help cover budget shortfall
Three months ago, City Hall was happily stuffing $12 million into savings accounts while enthusing about how the city’s economy in the 2019-20 fiscal year had proven more robust and resilient than anticipated during the pandemic.
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U.N. creates permanent body to address racism
The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Monday establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance.
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City alleys now to receive maintenance on regular schedule
The roar of heavy equipment over a backyard fence signals the start of work on another alley. Suddenly, with little publicity, city alleys are starting to get regular attention and care.
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Chesterfield case dismissed against education advocate
Kandise N. Lucas no longer has to fear spending 15 days in jail for advocating for a disabled student in Chesterfield County. During a hearing Monday in Chesterfield Circuit Court, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office dropped a trespassing charge against Ms. Lucas stemming from last June at Ecoff Elementary School in Chester.
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Don't normalize poverty, inequity
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When the nation’s latest income and poverty data were released on Sept. 10, commentaries touted the progress that the data reflected.
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Shayla D.B. Holman, right, principal of Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in North Side, and Assistant Principal Duane Samuels survey a room packed with books and other …
Published on September 3, 2020
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“Celebrate African and African-American Art: Global Community Family Day” drew people of all ages to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on June 11. Patrons …
Published on June 16, 2022
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Slow but steady
Larger than expected voter turnout delays election results
Eleven volunteers were still hand-counting ballots at Free Press deadline to determine the winner of Tuesday’s Democratic “firehouse” primary in the 4th Congressional District.
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Tyson employees eye opportunities at job fair
For Mechanicsville resident Casper Brown, learning that the job he had worked in for over 20 years would suddenly end in little over a month was a shock and presented a new challenge in his life. But it’s a challenge that he’s taking in stride.
