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Faith, festivities to highlight first Catholic Fest
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond will host its inaugural “Catholic Fest” on Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Diamond, offering a day of free activities for families and the broader community.
Virginia Union rolls past Shaw 59-7
Virginia Union University’s offense piled up 611 total yards as the Panthers routed Shaw University 59-7 on Saturday at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
Virginia State sweeps Lincoln in straight sets
Virginia State volleyball needed just three sets to dispatch Lincoln (Pa.) on Monday, rolling to a 25-9, 25-9, 25-11 win at the Multipurpose Center.
ICA at VCU rolls out fall slate of artist talks and performances
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University is opening its fall season with an expanded schedule of artist talks, performances, film screenings and a new chef residency.
Virtual talk to explore roots of Confederate monuments
The Library of Virginia will host a free virtual talk at noon Wednesday, Oct. 8, featuring Donovan Schaefer, a Virginia Humanities fellow, on his research project “Nationalism & Cosmopolitanism in the Creation of Richmond’s Confederate Monuments.” Registration is required at https://lva-virginia.libcal.com.
Jackson State tops 2025 HBCU football media poll
The Jackson State Tigers remain the No. 1 team in HBCU football for the sixth consecutive week, continuing their dominance from the preseason, according to the 2025 HBCU Football Media Poll administered by BOXTOROW.
Harris, Moore urge Congressional Black Caucus to stand firm
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore urged members of the Congressional Black Caucus to remain resilient and take action in the nation’s challenging political climate during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner on Saturday.
Lift Your Gift gospel fest to celebrate faith, music and fellowship
The Lift Your Gift gospel fest will bring faith, music and fellowship to Petersburg on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax St.
From Church grounds to community homes
Plans for a new affordable housing complex in Richmond — years in the making — are now taking shape.
Panthers roll past Johnson C. Smith
Virginia Union University defeated Johnson C. Smith University 28-10 in the Willard Bailey Classic on Saturday at Hovey Field.
