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Dogtown Dance Theatre building in South Side being sold

The home of Dogtown Dance Theatre and the RVA Dance Collective at 109 W. 15th Street in South Side is for sale.

Personality: Sharon S. Jennings

For the last six years, Sharon Simmons Jennings has helped put pep in the step of women throughout Richmond.

Maymont to host annual Family Easter celebration on April 16

An egg hunt, the Easter Bunny, live music, activities and games will be featured at the annual Dominion Energy Family Easter at Maymont on Saturday, April 16.

Will Smith gets 10-year ban over Oscar slap

The motion picture academy has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

Ishmael Reed among Anisfield-Wolf Award winners

Author, playwright and longtime champion of multiculturalism Ishmael Reed is receiving a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to literature.

Personality: Ellery D. Lundy

For the last seven years, Ellery Dean Lundy has strived, in his own words, “to make broken youth better men.”

New book reveals details about Mary Lumpkin and the slave jail that became VUU

The stories of enslaved Black women largely have been erased from American history.

Batiste, joyful performances highlight Grammy Awards

Jon Batiste had the most Grammy Award nominations and his five wins on Sunday night outpaced everyone, yet he somehow seemed the biggest surprise on a joyous night for music that washed away some of the bad taste left by …

Personality: Dr. Regenia A. Perry

Growing up poor in Clarksville, Dr. Regenia A. Perry was regarded as a lost cause by some teachers in the community, unlikely to amount to much because of her outspoken and inquisitive nature.

Motion Picture Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions, launches inquiry

It has been called “the slap heard around the world.”

Richmond Night Market to kick off new season April 9 in Shockoe Bottom

The Richmond Night Market will return for its fourth season on Saturday, April 9, after in-person absences for two years because of COVID-19.

Ceremony April 3 to mark anniversary of Richmond Liberation Day

A public ceremony at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 3, will mark the 157th anniversary of the Union liberation of Richmond from slavery-defending Confederates near the end of the Civil War, it has been announced

Personality: Carolyn Glenn Ethridge Harrington

In late 2020, Carolyn Glenn Ethridge Harrington began working with a group of Chesterfield County women looking to establish a resource to help address the needs of area schools, families and youths.

Virtual celebration to honor life and legacy of Dorothy I. Height

Happy Birthday Dorothy Height!

28th Annual James River Film Festival RVA kicks off March 31

The 28th Annual James River Film Festival RVA is back after a pandemic break, with 13 films being shown at venues around Richmond from March 31 through April 3.