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Parson and backers initially barred then allowed to worship at RCC
“We’re back. And we’re not going away.” So said Pastor Stephen A. Parson Sr. after he successfully led nearly 40 supporters without incident into the Richmond Christian Center on Sunday to take part in the 8 a.m. worship service.
Seed money stalled for city’s Whitcomb Court redevelopment
With the transformation of the Creighton Court public housing community underway, Richmond City Hall is seeking to change a second public housing community, Whitcomb Court, into a mixed-income community.
Regional registration for kindergarten April 20
Registration for youngsters in 150 public elementary schools around the Richmond region is Thursday, April 20. This marks the sixth year a regional registration day will be held for 13 school districts in and around Richmond. The event is coordinated by Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond in an effort to have parents get the needed paperwork together in time for registration.
Trump milking taxpayers
President Trump doesn’t want to spend federal dollars on after-school programs, meals for poor people or heating assistance that helps keep folks alive. But he has no problem wasting more than $3 million a pop to spend weekends at his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
Tim Reid holds 2nd Annual Spring Fashion Showcase fundraiser April 2
Actor and film producer-director Tim Reid is best known for his role as Venus Flytrap on the 1970s television sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati,” and for his Petersburg-based film production company, New Millennium Studios, that he sold a few years ago.
Virginia Arts Festival to feature Kathleen Battle, Wynton Marsalis
Noted operatic soprano Kathleen Battle, a five-time Grammy Award winner, will be featured in “Kathleen Battle: Underground Railroad” as part of the Virginia Arts Festival.
Autism Awareness 3K Walk and Festival April 2
A local foundation dedicated to helping families dealing with autism and other special needs is joining forces with the Richmond Police Department to host the “Light It Up Blue” Autism Awareness 3K Walk and Festival on Sunday, April 2. The event, sponsored by the JP JumPers Foundation, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.
Wade exits VCU; Rhoades returns
Like cats, Virginia Commonwealth University basketball has a knack of landing on its feet. The Rams have a proven track record of overcoming awkward predicaments without breaking stride or losing winning momentum.
VCU falls in first round of NCAA Tournament
What goes up doesn’t necessarily have to come down — or so it seems with Virginia Commonwealth University hoops. The Rams are enjoying the rarified air above the crowd and show no inclination of descending. Despite its early exit from the NCAA Tournament with a 85-77 loss to St. Mary’s College of California on March 16 in Utah, VCU has established itself as a resilient, long-term winner.
Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dies
nd lyricists, creating raucous anthems that defined the genre’s sound and heartbeat, died Saturday, March 18, at his Missouri home. He was 90.
Calls mount for independent investigation of Russia’s ties to Trump administration
President Trump is finding its easy to play golf, but harder to get his way as the nation’s chief executive.
Thirst for history, truth
Next week, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate the six-month mark since its opening in September.
VCU takes on St. Mary’s College in NCAA first round in Salt Lake City
Virginia Commonwealth University’s legion of basketball fans has come to expect two things — continued excellence and lengthy journeys to cheer on their Rams in the NCAA Tournament. VCU has qualified for the NCAAs a noteworthy seven straight years. Only three schools have longer streaks.
‘6 for Six’
‘6 for Six’ Hampton’s Lady Pirates win sixth MEAC title
Hampton University’s women’s basketball squad has succeeded in meeting its first goal — a quest dubbed “6 for Six.”
Monacan’s Megan Walker ends high school career as nation’s top player
In her final Monacan High School game, Megan Walker showed she was human — but more importantly that she was great.
Norcom High senior, Travis Ingram, is first player on 4 championship teams
Travis Ingram has enjoyed an unforgettable basketball career at I.C. Norcom High School of Portsmouth.
Black Southern Baptists support Dr. Moore in denomination controversy
Embattled Southern Baptist ethicist Dr. Russell Moore, the public face of the nation’s largest Protestant group, has at least one group of vocal supporters — African-American Southern Baptist leaders.
Personality: Jill Bussey Harris
Spotlight on president of Richmond Chapter of The Links Inc.
Jill Bussey Harris has been building a vibrant dental practice in Richmond for 20 years, making history along the way and always finding time to give back to the community. But her 31-year relationship with the Richmond Chapter of The Links Inc., holds a special place in her heart. She has served as chapter president since 2013
Candidates for 3rd District seat on School Board get public vetting
More than a dozen people turned out to comment on the candidates vying for the Richmond School Board’s vacant 3rd District seat following a speed round of public interviews conducted by the board. Only 11 of the 12 candidates were interviewed, with no mention of why only Norma Murdoch-Kitt was absent.
Chesterfield Historical Society offering beginner genealogy class
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is offering a six-week beginner genealogy class on Saturdays starting April 1.
