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- Area COVID-19 testing available
  
  Richmond ramps up efforts for coronavirus testing, small business assistance
  
  City businesses ready to reopen, welcome customers next week
  
  RPS plans in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies for seniors
  
  President Obama inspires Class of 2020, adroitly criticizes current leaders for mishandling pandemic ...
  
  Magistrate Judge Roderick C.Young of Richmond nominated to federal district court bench
  
  Historic first: A. Benjamin Spencer named dean of W&M Law School
  
  Obamas to deliver commencement addresses
  
  Duke and Duchess walk away from 'royal highness'
  
  Independence day: Queen blesses Harry's and Meghan's exit as senior royals
  
  Serena Williams wins Auckland Classic; donates money to help bushfire victims
  
  Kenyan marathoner breaks 2-hour barrier
Opinion
- Memorial Day 2020
  
  Think twice
  
  What would Ida B. Wells do?
  
  Same storm, different boat
  
  Can an old black man get the Manafort treatment? by Julianne Malveaux
  
  The fight for the 2020 vote, by Stacy M. Brown
  
  Equal protection under the law, by Rep. A. Donald McEachin
  
  What happens when we return to ‘normal’? by Glenn Ellis
  
  ‘Reva Trammell is no racist’
  
  There is hope
  
  Library sign no help
  
  More than rhetoric needed
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Hopewell man still waiting for Islamic center's collection to benefit his injured wife
  
  As Ramadan nears, prisons urged to accommodate faith needs during pandemic
  
  Black clergy memorialize the dead; ask gov’t. to address disparities
  
  COVID-19 changes funeral traditions
  
  Dr. Clinton V. Turner Sr., former Virginia commissioner of agriculture and consumer services, ...
  
  Final tribute
  
  Funeral arrangements announced for Bishop Glenn
  
  Dolson B. Anderson Jr., a leader and deacon at Westwood Baptist Church, dies ...
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Duron Chavis
  
  Personality: Rahmah T. Johnson
  
  Personality: Barry S. Watkins
  
  Personality: Michelle Johnson
  
  Philanthropy steps up during the COVID-19 crisis
  
  President Obama inspires Class of 2020, adroitly criticizes current leaders for mishandling pandemic ...
  
  Princeton senior is first black valedictorian in university’s history
  
  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
Sports
- ’His Airness’ Michael Jordan also knew how to swing a bat
  
  Miss local baseball? You can still get the food
  
  VCU snags another transfer player, Levi Stockard III
  
  Former NBA All-Star Mo Williams to coach at Alabama State
  
  Baseball player, executive Bob Watson dies at 74
Black Experience
- 'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
  Grammy-winning singer Betty Wright succumbs at 66
  
  Andre Harrell, who founded Uptown Records and launched many careers, dies at 5
  
  First 400 years
  
  Historic first: A. Benjamin Spencer named dean of W&M Law School
  
  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
  Grammy-winning singer Betty Wright succumbs at 66
  
  Andre Harrell, who founded Uptown Records and launched many careers, dies at 5
  
  Magistrate Judge Roderick C.Young of Richmond nominated to federal district court bench
  
  African-Americans claim several prestigious Pulitzer Prizes
  
  Late journalist Gwen Ifill to be honored on USPS 2020 Forever stamp
  
  Gymnast Simone Biles breaks medal record with 25
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Area COVID-19 testing available

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RPS plans in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies for seniors

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Seniors attending Richmond Public Schools will have a graduation ceremony after all.

School Board adopts $331M budget for 2020-21

The Richmond School Board on Monday adopted a $331 million budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year that begins July 1.

Federal judge dismisses Hanover NAACP lawsuit to change Confederate school names

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A federal judge last week dismissed a lawsuit seeking to change the name, mascots and imagery of two Hanover County ...

Judge rules that fewer signatures needed for mayoral candidates to get on Nov. ballot

Mayoral candidates in Richmond will need far fewer valid petition signatures to qualify for the ballot, thanks to a lawsuit ...

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Richmond residents have until Friday, Aug. 14, to pay city taxes on their real estate and vehicles without being hit ...

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