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Jefferson starts joyous season//
The ceremony concluded with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who lit the tree. The tree and gingerbread scene will be on display though Sunday, Jan. 1.

December 2, 2016

Jefferson starts joyous season//
The ceremony concluded with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who lit the tree. The tree and gingerbread scene will be on display though Sunday, Jan. 1.

City, RRHA take joint role in Gilpin Court redevelopment

Schmidt wins Democratic nomination for Jones’ delegate seat

City Council approves Avula’s FOIA library proposal

Henrico County seeks to block alcohol at Roseshire gaming parlor

Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum

Oldest survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111

Harris, Moore urge Congressional Black Caucus to stand firm

Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids

Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ …

Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana

Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training

From probation to promise

Getting schooled

Booking bias

Hard work

When Big Tech’s thirst threatens our health by Ben Jealous

‘Reverse migration’ is an idea without a future by Clarence Page

If solitary confinement is unnecessary, why are Virginia jails still overusing it?

Trump’s obsession with Somali immigrants takes a sinister turn by Clarence Page

Richmond’s Coliseum deserves a second chance

Election sends message to politicians

Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools

Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones

Seminary partnership receives $10M for leadership program

NY pastor pleads guilty to tax evasion in church embezzlement case

Celebrating its first century, Xavier University of Louisiana perseveres as Catholic HBCU

New generation of Black church leadership rising to continue battle for freedom

Lauretta Crawley remembered for compassion and innovation

Oldest survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ …

Ed Coleman, 82, devoted life to teaching and community service

Personality: Tiffany Sneed

Personality: Linzy George

Personality: Bianca Myrick

Personality: IBe’ Bulinda Hereford Crawley

Capital City Kwanzaa Festival returns Dec. 27

Holiday events

Lego partners with Children’s Museum for holiday charity campaign

High school star Timani Harris to host basketball clinic, toy drive

Hampton hires Malone to lead football program

High school star Timani Harris to host basketball clinic, toy drive

VUU’s Allen, SCSU’s Lunz named HBCU GO Football Players of the Year

Olympian Chaunté Lowe to speak at wellness luncheon

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026

RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events

Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …

'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …

Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies

Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy

Olympian and activist Lee Evans, who took iconic stand at 1968 Mexico City …

Hampton University announces new president

Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library

‘Forgotten First:’ A look at four – and more – NFL trailblazers

Boston’s new mayor marks historic ‘firsts’ leading city

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