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Collapse of NBA, NHL arena deal prompts recriminations, allegations of impropriety in Va.

The majority owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, Ted Leonsis, told a crowd in December that he had “goosebumps” at the thought of moving his NBA and NHL teams from Washington to Virginia, “if all goes as planned.”

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VCU anti-war protest attracts hundreds, ends in 13 arrests

Six students at Virginia Commonwealth University were among the 13 people arrested by police Monday evening on VCU’s campus outside the James Branch Cabell Library during an antiwar, pro-Palestine protest and encampment focused on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Palestine.

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Personality: Joye B. Moore

2023 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic Region 2023 winner for Best Peach Pie in the Country by American Pie Council

Joye B. Moore’s recipe for sweet potato pie was handed down from the women in her family going back to her great-great-great grandmother, Susan Mae Howell.

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Personality: Anthony Bryant

Spotlight on Downtown Neighborhood Association president

As Richmond’s growth spurt continues to attract new businesses and residents, Anthony Bryant wants to guarantee that the community’s interests aren’t left behind.

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Commanders choose all-time ‘pick-six’ leader

Emmanuel Forbes will be among the NFL’s lightest players. Washington hopes he’ll be among the most exciting.

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City residents’ delinquent taxes pile up

Thousands of Richmond residents are ignoring City Hall tax bills on cars, trucks, boats, trailer homes, recreational vehicles and other such personal property.

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Rain is a pain for Panthers

On a night when players needed windshield wipers on their face masks, Virginia Union University veered off course and eventually went under.

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After homecoming win, VSU eyes championship prizes

Boldly, VirginiaStateUniversity’s football schedule includes games on Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 that aren’t guaranteed. That would be the CIAA Championship Game Nov. 11 and NCAA Division II Playoffs Nov. 18. And while Trojans fans may want to hold off a bit in making travel plans, those games are looking more and more like a reality.

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Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday denied a motion for a new trial from lawyers for rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted of three felonies in December for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet and wounding her.

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UConn beats Purdue to score 6th NCAA championship

For decades, UCLA represented the gold standard of college basketball. But now, the Bruins have become yesterday’s news. Connecticut has taken their place. The balance of power has shifted from Los Angeles to Storrs, Conn.

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Earl Lloyd: A man of many firsts

In discussing the greatest players to ever compete in the CIAA tournament, a nice starting point might be Earl Lloyd.

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Old and new Rams are doing well

This has been a take-notice basketball season for the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams, both past and present versions.

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The NBA has been playing to a hip-hop beat for nearly 50 years

From his booth at the corner of the court, Miami Heat disc jockey M Dot has a front-row look at the harmonious fusion of basketball and music.

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An hour can save a life

More diverse blood donors needed amid emergency shortage nationwide

National Blood Donor Month might have ended Jan. 31, but ongoing shortages in Virginia and nationally mean that the need for donors remains critical.

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Simone Biles dazzles in her return from a 2-year layoff to dominate the U.S. Classic

Simone Biles spent two years trying to distance herself from those strange days in Tokyo and all the outside noise that came along with it.

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Judge suspends order to put casino issue on Nov. ballot

A Richmond judge will decide whether to allow a charitable gaming group to challenge the constitutionality of the city’s selection of a casino operator and potentially prevent a planned vote on whether to have a casino in the Nov. 7 general election.

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Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis Police over beating, death

The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a brutal beating by five Memphis police officers, sued the officers and the city of Memphis on Wednesday, blaming them for his death and accusing officials of allowing a special unit’s aggressive tactics to go unchecked despite warning signs.

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Get your vote on

After months of campaigning, it’s now the voters’ turn to determine the winners and losers in local elections. On Tuesday, June 20, polling places will open in districts with contests from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and citizens can choose their Democratic or Republican nominee to run in the November election.

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Supreme Court rejects GOP argument in North Carolina case that could have transformed U.S. elections

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state courts can curtail the actions of their legislatures when it comes to federal redistricting and elections, rejecting arguments by North Carolina Republicans that could have dramatically altered races for Congress and president in that state and beyond.

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JM speeds on after speed bump

Don’t worry, John Marshall High fans. The basketball still has plenty of air in it on the North Side.