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Fourth Baptist Church minister says he will resign

Dr. William E. Jackson Sr. plans to step down as pastor of historic Fourth Baptist Church in Church Hill.

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She’s lovin’ it

Former Richmonder’s career with McDonald’s has made her a millionaire

Flipping burgers leads to millionaire status

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Mayor’s revised police review board proposal gains support

Richmond appears to be moving closer to establishing an advisory Civilian Review Board to make recommendations in cases of alleged police misconduct that result in residents being killed, injured or suffering unwarranted physical or verbal abuse.

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No November vote voids Urban One’s casino contract

The casino-resort contract that a Maryland-based Black media company had to develop in South Richmond if voters were to approve it is no more.

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The cost of electricity is going up

Surging demand and a jump in the price of natural gas is about to impact electric bills in Virginia.

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Education advocate files U.S. Department of Education complaint against Richmond Public Schools

Special education advocate Kandise Lucas is taking action after learning that Richmond has been ignoring a federal law that requires public schools to serve physically and mentally disabled children who are home-schooled, enrolled in private school or enrolled in the school system.

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Long-serving CARITAS CEO announces her retirement

Karen Stanley’s leadership has formed hundreds of partnerships that serve thousands

The leader of CARITAS, the Richmond area’s largest provider of homeless and addiction recovery services, is stepping down. Karen Stanley, president and CEO, has notified her board she would retire Dec. 31 after 22 years.

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Black-owned businesses and The Diamond

Richmond has long been home to thriving Black businesses and it is exciting to know that the future looks bright for several such enterprises that have been tapped to help develop the new Diamond District on the city’s North Side.

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America’s diverse roots, richness and culture mark this year’s Richmond Folk Festival

Mark your calendars. The 18th edition of the three-day Richmond Folk Festival is almost here.

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Fourth Baptist Church votes to keep trustees, finance team

A two-year battle for control of historic but fractured Fourth Baptist Church ended Monday night with a stinging defeat for the pastor, Dr. William E. Jackson Sr., and his deacon allies.

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Shine bright like a Diamond

RDP developers win $2.4B, 15-year, mixed-use project in baseball district

After years of talk, Richmond is ready to launch the huge Diamond District redevelopment of 68 acres of mostly city-owned property in North Side

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Soaring property taxes renew calls for cuts

Two members of City Council are proposing to cut the real estate property tax rate as the value of property surged by 13 percent — but it is unclear whether Mayor Levar M. Stoney or the majority the nine-member council will go along.

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After two-year derailment, Jackson Place apparently back on track

The city’s housing authority is poised to revive a potential $35 million development project for Jackson Place at 2nd and Duval streets in Jackson Ward.

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Members to decide fate of Fourth Baptist Church’s funds, trustees

The battle for control of Fourth Baptist Church will come down to an in-person congregational meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19.

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Local landlord agrees to reimburse tenants to settle complaints

A Richmond businessman who sublet apartments to desperate people with bad credit has agreed to a settlement with the Attorney General’s Office to end a complaint that he defrauded his clients.

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Rep. McEachin offers platitudes for East End and Evergreen cemeteries

U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin has joined the worry brigade about the future of two historic Black cemeteries that a collapsed Richmond nonprofit owns.

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VCU professor’s documentary sheds light on Central State’s darkness

A new Richmond-made documentary will premiere this weekend with a view of the good, the bad and the ugly of mental health treatment for Black people in Virginia.

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Laptop overload

Despite thousands of unused Chromebooks, RPS plans to buy 4,000 more

Three months ago, the Richmond School Board was told that the school system had enough Chromebooks to provide every student with a laptop “for years to come.” Now the board is being advised that Superintendent Jason Kamras’ administration plans to buy at least 4,000 more Chromebooks using a newly awarded federal grant.

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New exhibit celebrates Black History Museum’s 40th year

Photographs, narratives and artifacts explore Black people in Richmond

Want to know more about Black achievements and accomplishments in Virginia?

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Invisible men, women and children

Slavery out in tours of Gov. Mansion

One topic is conspicuously absent from the current tour of Virginia’s historic governor’s mansion — slavery.