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Victims of violence

Those who lost someone to violence had a chance to publicly remember their loved ones last week at City Hall.

The race factor: What color was Jesus?

’Tis the season for depictions of baby Jesus and other biblical figures in movies and plays, on cards and in churches.

Rev. Canon Charles Poindexter, 82, former rector at St. Philip’s

Rev. Canon Charles L.L. Poindexter followed his childhood dream and served in the priesthood for more than five decades, including as rector at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on North Side from 1998 to 2004.

Andraé Crouch tribute postponed

The tribute concert to gospel music icon Andraé Crouch scheduled for Dec. 9 at the Altria Theater was postponed, organizers announced.

Judge gives more time to Richmond Christian Center

The bankrupt Richmond Christian Center has gained a fresh 12-day opportunity.

Peggy Mitchell Smith, 86, former teacher

Edythe Elizebeth “Peggy” Mitchell Smith came from a long line of trailblazers.

Holiday show set for Sunday

Out with “Amahl.” In with “Home for the Holidays.”

Mary Frances Rogers Barnes, 80, educator

Mary Frances Rogers Barnes saw great potential in every child.

Richmond Christian Center auctioned to Henrico church

The building that housed the bankrupt Richmond Christian Center is going to remain a worship center.

Edna H. McEachin, mother of state senator, succumbs at 87

Edna H. McEachin was a librarian assistant at Armstrong High School and taught special education for more than a decade at Thomas Jefferson High School before retiring in 1989.

Rudolph McCollum Sr., 78, remembered

Mr. McCollum drove buses commercially for more than 40 years. He considered his passengers his second family.

Free Press reporter honored by South Richmond church

Dr. Michael A. Sanders, pastor at Mount Olive Baptist Church, presented Free Press reporter Joey Matthews with a plaque during the worship service Sunday, Nov. 16, at the church at 2611 Bells Road.

Sharon Baptist Church building no longer for sale

Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson Ward is still on the market, according to a major Richmond real estate company’s website.

Foundation eyeing former Catholic school for apartments

An abandoned Catholic school on North Side is being targeted for a projected $10 million transformation into 92 affordable apartments for the elderly and disabled.

3 area churches up for sale, auction block

The prominent Richmond Christian Center at 214 Cowardin Ave. is one of several sanctuaries that are on the market, including the former home of Second Baptist Church of South Richmond a few blocks away and Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson …