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Thanksgiving food programs go on with COVID-19 changes

In the midst of surging cases of COVID-19, various Richmond groups have reworked their community Thanksgiving initiatives to maintain safety as they aid the hungry and others in need during this season.

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Mayoral candidates' platforms include equity, mental health and safe neighborhoods (Updated)

The list of candidates who hope to become Richmond’s next mayor continues to grow.

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Collaboration helps erase graffiti at historic cemeteries

Nearly three weeks after historical African- American and Jewish cemeteries were tagged with graffiti, volunteers and other workers have cleaned the marks — “777” — that were spraypainted on headstones and entrances to Evergreen, East End, Barton Heights and Sir Moses Montefiore cemeteries, including the gravesite of noted businesswoman Maggie L. Walker.

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VCU Vaccination Corps has cadre of volunteers rolling up their sleeves and getting to work during pandemic

The opportunity to help end the COVID-19 pandemic and to dispel vaccine mistrust and hesitancy among marginalized communities inspired Aliyah Simmons to become a part of the Virginia Commonwealth University Vaccination Corps.

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Go 'Red4Ed:' Teachers lobby for education $

The State Capitol echoed with the chants “Fund Our Future!” and “Red4Ed!” as educators, students and their supporters gathered in the thousands Monday afternoon to press for increased state funding for teachers and public schools in Virginia.

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Problems, solutions discussed at criminal justice summit

The state of criminal justice in Virginia is poor, according to a panel of local, state and national officials, educators and experts who discussed the topic during a summit last Saturday at the Richmond Justice Center.

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Demands for better staffing, racial literacy course continue as VCU begins semester

Virginia Commonwealth University students moved into the residence halls last weekend amid ongoing calls for the university’s leadership to address issues regarding firings, hirings tuition increases and on-campus living conditions.

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MJBL, Hampton U. part of hurricane relief efforts for the Bahamas

People in Richmond and across the state are lending a hand to help residents of the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian settled over the islands, killing at least 44 people, leaving around 70,000 people homeless and causing billions of dollars in damage.

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City Council approves Diamond District project, lawsuit follows

Richmond City Council made a big swing in determining the future of the city, with members unanimously approving a new redevelopment project in the Diamond District during a special meeting last Wednesday afternoon. Outside of Council Chambers, the reaction was more mixed.

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Marijuana legalization comes with info, warnings from health officials

Treatment for chronic pain. Possible addiction. Improving muscle spasms. Mood changes.

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Eric English to become Henrico’s first Black police chief

For the first time in its history, Henrico County will have an African-American police chief.

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RRHA puts hold on all public housing evictions through December, but residents are skeptical, concerned bigger issues are not being addressed

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority has frozen all evictions for the rest of the year, following months of growing scrutiny and backlash from residents and housing advocates over the organization’s actions and priorities.

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Gun rights demonstration Downtown attracts thousands, fear

Richmond was on high alert Monday, as thousands of people — many with high- powered weapons — flooded Downtown to show their support for gun rights in Virginia as the General Assembly considers gun control measures.

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House District 74: Delegate Lamont Bagby, Democrat (incumbent) vs. James L. “Jimmy” Brooks, Republican

Delegate Lamont Bagby, who has represented House District 74 since 2015, is being challenged by political novice Republican James L. “Jimmy” Brooks.

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Black-owned businesses look back, ahead during pandemic

Michelle R. Mosby rang in the 20th anniversary of her business, International Hair Salon, on April 1 with a small group of employees and supporters in a spirited, but safe celebration at the salon on Forest Hill Avenue in South Side.

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Gov. Northam remains in isolation after COVID-19 symptoms emerge

Gov. Ralph S. Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam remain in isolation for the coronavirus this week in the Executive Mansion after the governor, who was asymptomatic after first testing positive for COVID-19, developed symptoms over the weekend.

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City Council postpones budget adoption

Despite calls to increase funding for Richmond Public Schools and address capital improvement issues, Richmond City Council delayed adopting its proposed $2.9 billion 2025 budget until May 6.

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Henrico prosecutor lodges hate crimes against KKK member; sets up complaint email for police abuse

Hate crime charges have been filed in Henrico County against a self-proclaimed Ku Klux Klan leader who allegedly drove his truck through a crowd of demonstrators at a Black Lives Matter march early last month.

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Hard hit again

It has been a week of recalculation and assessment, as Virginians collectively and individually continue to work to avoid the spread of COVID-19 amid new evidence that African-Americans and Latinos are being hard hit.

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House District 70: Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, Democrat (incumbent) vs. David B. Vaught, Independent

Democratic Delegate Delores L. McQuinn is facing the first challenger for her seat representing House District 70 since 2009.