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Judge allows Bishop Barber’s lawsuit to proceed

A federal judge has denied AMC Theaters’ request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by civil rights leader Bishop William Barber II,stemming from an incident in which theater employees called police to remove him for not providing proof of a disability.

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Virginia State unveils 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule

Virginia State University men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow Jr. recently announced the team’s 2025-26 schedule.

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Chesterfield Supervisor Jim Holland dies at 73 after cancer battle

James M. “Jim” Holland, a five-term Dale District supervisor and one of Chesterfield County’s longest-serving public officials, died Tuesday at his home after a battle with cancer. He was 73.

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‘Black Beyond Borders’ dives into diaspora life with DIY spirit

Ebony Walden is taking the global Black experience into her own hands — and onto the screen.

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First training class graduates from workforce development program

Richmond residents graduated Friday from a community-based workforce development program created through a partnership between the City of Richmond, the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) and Kirila Construction Services (KCS).

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Local floorball star represents US at world championships

Suzi Lindquist’s path to representing the United States at the Women’s World Floorball Championships runs straight through Richmond.

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Hanover seeks high schoolers to serve as Election Day pages

The Hanover County Elections Office is seeking high school students to serve as Election Day pages on Nov. 4.

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ChildSavers launches perinatal mental health program in Richmond

ChildSavers is offering virtual and in-person therapy for pregnant and postpartum individuals through a new pilot program, It Takes a Village, in partnership with the Virginia Health Care Foundation.

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Explore the power of poison at the Science Museum of Virginia

Visitors at the Science Museum of Virginia are stepping into a world where danger meets fascination.

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‘Banana Ball’ brings Negro Leagues tribute to Richmond’s new CarMax Park

A modern spin on showtime baseball with deep roots in Black baseball history is coming to Richmond next spring.

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