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When making exceptions for Ramadan is no longer the exception, by Dilshad D. Ali

Scrolling Twitter on the first evening of Ramadan 2023, I was greeted (well, as all Muslims were) by Elmo. “Ramadan Mubarak to all of Elmo’s friends!” the red toddler Muppet said. “Elmo loves you!”

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VCU graduate named to U.S. National Blind Soccer Team

Richmonder Antoine Craig has shown his considerable speed for years as an elite track sprinter.

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Richmond playwright presents comedy/gospel musical

Richmond native Glennis Singleton Crosby wants you to laugh and sing along when “Hypocrite the Musical” hits the Carpenter Theatre stage at Dominion Energy Center on April 30.

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Women’s soccer league drafts high schooler Alyssa Thompson

Alyssa Thompson is an 18-year-old high school senior with a professional soccer contract.

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Henrico bans firearms, ammunition from its buildings, effective immediately

Henrico County officials have announced a ban on the possession of firearms and ammunition in its government buildings, including libraries and recreation centers, effective immediately.

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Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights voted best in the nation

The Richmond region is now home to the country’s best “Botanical Garden Holiday Lights.” This year, voters helped Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden secure the number one spot in the USA Today 10 Best contest. The win comes after two consecutive years in the No. 2 spot.

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Tart’s VUU game plan: jumping, leaping and winning

It’s fitting that Charles Tart III grew up within a few minutes of Richmond International Airport in eastern Henrico County.

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Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:

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Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:

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Free community testing for COVID-19 continues

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:

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Baltimore bridge collapse

Port closure sends companies scrambling to reroute cargo

The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast, creating delays and raising costs in the latest disruption to global supply chains.

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City Hall offers some reforms on tax collections

Amid the uproar over meals-tax collections, City Hall is rolling out a multiple-step plan in a bid to ease complaints.

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Candidates contend for school board seats amid increasingly politicized backdrop

All 140 seats in the General Assembly are up for election this year — but that’s not the only thing Virginians will be voting for on Election Day. Nearly 600 candidates are vying for school board seats over an increasingly politicized backdrop. Most of the school board races in more populous areas are contested, but a majority of the races are uncontested, according to a Cardinal News analysis. In some districts the candidates have been endorsed by political parties, although the candidates run as independents.

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As diversity, equity and inclusion comes under legal attack, companies quietly alter their programs

Sophia Danner-Okotie’s has ambitious plans for her Nigerian-inspired clothing line but a sense of dread has punctured her optimism as she watches a legal battle being waged against a small venture capital firm that has provided funding instrumental to her boutique brand’s growth.

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Richmond area toy drives and distribution

Christmas drives are underway to try to ensure that children in struggling families receive gifts.

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Done deal

New $3B City budget signed and sealed

Richmond’s new budget is set to go on July 1 after winning unanimous approval from City Council on Monday night.

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Free Covid-19 testing, vaccines

Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

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Elegba Folklore Society offers film screening and book expo

The Elegba Folklore Society’s 3rd Saturday Documentaries will screen “James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket” on Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E. Broad St.

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Details for voting in Feb. 21 congressional election

Deadlines are approaching to vote early in the 4th Congres- sional District election to replace the late U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin.

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Grey Garrett is Virginia Rep’s Carole King

The Virginia Repertory Theatre has found its Carole King. Richmond theater actress Grey Garrett has been selected to play the award-winning musician in the regional premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the November Theatre beginning Friday, June 23.