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VUU Gospel Choir releases debut single ‘Great is Yahweh’

The Virginia Union University Gospel Choir has released its debut single, “Great is Yahweh,” marking a historic milestone for the student ensemble.

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VUU Names Alico Dunk as 10th Women’s Basketball Coach

Virginia Union University recently appointed Alico Dunk as the 10th head coach in the history of its women’s basketball program.

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1708 Gallery presents ‘2x3: Love’ summer community engagement series

Two artists will transform 1708 Gallery into an evolving space for projects about love this summer as part of the gallery’s new community series, “2x3: Love.”

Victory Church of God in Christ offers free summer meals for children

Victory Church of God in Christ is participating in the Summer Food Service Program,

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Former CIAA Coach of the Year joins VUU as women's hoops leader

Virginia Union University recently appointed Alico Dunk as the 10th head coach in the history of its women's basketball program.

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Richmond Ed Fund adds four to board as work with schools expands

The Richmond Ed Fund has added four new members to its board as the nonprofit expands its efforts to support Richmond Public Schools through increased funding and strategic initiatives.

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‘Un/Bound’ highlights more than two centuries of free Black life in Virginia

A new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the lives and legacies of free Black Virginians from 1619 to the end of slavery in 1865.

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Shalom Farms initiative links fresh food to chronic illness care

Shalom Farms has launched a new Produce Prescription program aimed at helping Richmond residents manage chronic illnesses through increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Summer food programs fight childhood hunger

Feed More and the Virginia Department of Social Services are expanding efforts to fight food insecurity among children and teens during the summer break.

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Henrico Schools takes summer outreach on the road

Henrico County Public Schools officials recently launched their annual summer outreach program this week, deploying a mobile resource center to connect families with educational resources and community services during the break from classes.

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Norfolk State, Duke to play in women’s basketball series

Norfolk State University and Duke University have finalized a home-and-home women’s basketball series set to take place over the next two seasons, the schools announced.

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Colonial Downs adds 17 race days to summer schedule

Live thoroughbred racing returns to Colonial Downs next month, following a record-setting spring meet that saw more than 8,000 fans witness American Promise win the Virginia Derby and earn a spot in this year’s Kentucky Derby.

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New advocates to aid Henrico foster children, court cases

Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently welcomed 12 new volunteers, joining nearly 100 others who assist children affected by abuse or neglect.

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Richmond airport resumes international flights after decade-long gap

Richmond International Airport resumed international passenger service last week with BermudAir flights to Bermuda, ending a decade-long gap in overseas connections.

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Richmond football unveils 2025 home schedule as new Patriot League era begins

The University of Richmond football team will usher in a new era this fall as it makes its debut in the Patriot League, highlighted by a five-game home schedule at Robins Stadium.

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‘Ultimate Dinosaurs’ exhibit reveals prehistoric predators from distant continents

The roar of the past echoes through the halls of the Science Museum of Virginia this summer, as visitors encounter the strange and spectacular creatures of a lost world. “Ultimate Dinosaurs,” a touring exhibition, reveals discoveries about prehistoric predators that lived millions of years ago on continents far from the North American landscape.

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Chief Justice Goodwyn honored with state’s top judicial service award

The Judicial Council of Virginia recently named Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn of the Supreme Court of Virginia as the recipient of the 2024 Harry L. Carrico Outstanding Career Service Award.

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Minus named president at Eastern Shore Community College

Daryl Minus has been named president of Eastern Shore Community College, effective July 1, the Virginia Community College System announced last Thursday.

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Flying Squirrels held hitless into eighth in 5-1 loss to Senators

The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held without a hit until the eighth inning and dropped their series finale to the Harrisburg Senators, 5-1, Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.

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Data brings hidden stories of self-emancipation to light in talk

Rows of names, dates and notations in dusty county records may seem like dry data points. But to researcher Tev’n Powers, they reveal stories of resistance and freedom once left out of Virginia’s historical narrative.

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New Generation Church RVA to dedicate new building

New Generation Church RVA will host a building dedication ceremony Sunday, June 8, at its newly opened campus in the Randolph neighborhood.

Girard going global with sports diplomacy program in Bulgaria

Mallori Girard, a longtime volunteer with the Richmond-based nonprofit Jacob’s Chance, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State to take part in the Sport for Social Change exchange program this month in Bulgaria.

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VUU’s DJ Mitchell ballin’ at legendary Rucker Park

Virginia Union University 6’5” guard DJ Mitchell has been selected to play in the HBCU All-Star Dream Classic, set for Saturday, Aug. 9, at Rucker Park in Harlem, N.Y.

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Norfolk State to face Rutgers in Vick’s first road game as head coach

The Michael Vick era at Norfolk State will include a nationally televised road game against Rutgers, with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, the Big Ten Conference announced Thursday.

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Panther Golfer qualifies for VSGA Amateur, State Open

Virginia Union University golfer Joseph Boone has secured a spot in two of the state’s premier golf tournaments following a strong performance during a qualifying round on Tuesday, May 20.

VIA Heritage Association names Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The VIA Heritage Association will honor seven new members in its Hall of Fame Class of 2025, recognizing outstanding athletes and contributors who helped shape Virginia’s African American high school sports during segregation.

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Global stage awaits VSU’s Kellee Craig at Botswana tournament

Virginia State University volleyball standout Kellee Craig has been selected as one of 18 student-athletes from eight HBCUs to represent the United States in the second annual Ditsala International Cup in Botswana.

VCU’s Nyk Lewis invited to USA Basketball U19 training camp

Incoming VCU freshman Nyk Lewis has been invited to the USA Basketball U19 National Team training camp next month in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Flying Squirrels drop third walk-off of series after late rally falls short

The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held hitless into the eighth inning before taking a brief lead, but ultimately fell 3-2 in walk-off fashion to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday night at Mirabito Cameron Carter Stadium.

Richmond opens applications for $500 monthly income program

City’s Resilience Initiative supports single-parent households

Applications are open for the fourth cohort of the Richmond Resilience Initiative, a guaranteed basic income program offering $500 per month to eligible residents for two years.

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De Vargas named CFO of Live! Casino Virginia

Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have named Yanina De Vargas as chief financial officer for Live! Casino Virginia, a temporary gaming facility expected to open by the end of 2025.

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Henrico to host A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship through 2029

The Atlantic 10 Conference is extending its stay in Henrico County.

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Johnson named president of Danville Community College

Cornelius Johnson was recently appointed the eighth permanent president of Danville Community College, the Virginia Community College System announced Tuesday.

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VCU’s Jazmin Jackson named to Dominican Republic soccer team

VCU junior forward Jazmin Jackson has been called up to the Dominican Republic women’s national soccer team, the Selección Dominicana de Fútbol Femenina, Coach Betzaida Ubri announced this week.

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AFA offers travel tips for families of people with dementia ahead of holiday

With a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is urging caregivers to plan ahead when traveling with a loved one living with dementia.

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Granite Schoolhouse tops Virginia’s endangered historic sites list

The Granite Schoolhouse, the last remaining historic building tied to a once-thriving community of Black granite workers in South Richmond, tops the list of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places for 2025.

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Virginia Union competes in PGA Works Collegiate Championship

The Virginia Union University Golf Team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the 2025 PGA Works Collegiate Championship, held May 5-7 at Whistling Straits and Irish courses in Kohler, Wis.

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Mayor calls for action after City worker wounded in shooting

A City of Richmond Department of Public Works employee was wounded early Tuesday morning while performing work duties, city officials confirmed.

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Squirrels fall to SeaWolves after late-inning rally

The Richmond Flying Squirrels surrendered three runs in the ninth inning and fell to the Erie SeaWolves, 7-4, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.

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Historic Chatsworth School to hold open house, plaque unveiling

The Chatsworth School Museum in Varina will host an open house June 7 and 8 to highlight the legacy of a rare early 20th-century schoolhouse that once served Black children in Henrico County.

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Abner Baptist to host Mental Health Education Seminar

Abner Baptist Church will host a Mental Health Education Seminar on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at its sanctuary, 15143 Abner Church Road in Glen Allen.

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Jen Hatmaker to speak at River Road Church

New York Times bestselling author and speaker Jen Hatmaker will be the featured guest at River Road Church, Baptist, on Thursday, May 22, as part of the church’s Distinguished Speaker Forum series.

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CIAA honors top athletes, programs at spring awards reception

Virginia State University and Fayetteville State University led the way in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) 2024-2025 awards, announced during the conference’s Spring General Assembly and end-of-year reception held Tuesday in Richmond.

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce welcomes two new members

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of two new members to its team: Carter T. Whitelow and Sarah Muse. Whitelow has joined as vice president of government relations and Muse is the new director of marketing and brand management.

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Bishop Knestout reflects on election of first American pope

Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond recently offered reflections following the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope The election, which took place May 8, brought Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, to the papacy as the 267th pope.

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Richmond beats VCU, 6-3, for coach’s 600th career win

The University of Richmond baseball team defeated Virginia Commonwealth University, 6-3, on Saturday at The Diamond, marking Coach Mik Aoki’s 600th career victory across 24 seasons coaching five NCAA Division I programs.

Community open mic to honor mothers, Mother Earth

Virginia Interfaith Power & Light will host an open mic night in Richmond on Thursday, May 15, to honor both motherhood and the planet.

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Burrows, Blunt ace All-CIAA Women’s Tennis Team

Virginia State University’s Alexcie Burrows and Suffolk native Nakari Blunt of Bowie State were among the standout student-athletes named to the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Tennis All-Conference Team.

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RVA Bikeshare offers free rides for National Bike to Work Week

In celebration of National Bike to Work Week, RVA Bikeshare is encouraging Richmond residents to leave their cars behind and hop on one of the program’s electric bikes.

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Nominations open for BLK RVA Community Awards

The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation’s BLK RVA initiative is now accepting nominations for the second annual BLK RVA Community Awards, presented by Wells Fargo.