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- Nearly 200 incorrect ballots prompt changes at Richmond elections office
  
  PeaceFest links Richmond’s marchers, music and climate action
  
  Spanberger discusses policy, criminal justice and Black history in schools
  
  Creighton Court turns corner with ‘Creighton Renaissance’
  
  Chicago braces as Trump threatens immigration raids
  
  Black History Museum loaning Confederate statues for national exhibition
  
  Lawyers say Florida officer pointed gun at Black student before violent arrest
  
  Ben Jealous on leave from Sierra Club amid turmoil with union
  
  Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana
  
  Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training
  
  Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region
  
  African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging
Opinion
- Playing for keeps
  
  We won’t forget
  
  Cash in the sofa
  
  A big three
  
  Trump escalates efforts to criminalize political dissent by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Is another era of political violence upon us? by Clarence Page
  
  Virginia’s red flag law could save lives — if communities would actually use …
  
  Chicago’s streets move to America’s historic rhythms by Ben Jealous
  
  Vicky Hester’s legacy endures at Babes
  
  Youth violence thrives where opportunity is scarce
  
  Reimbursing language learners?
  
  Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  Burton named to Obama Foundation Leaders program
  
  Third Baptist Church to hold candidates forum
  
  Sarah Garland Jones Center to host 2025 Gospel Fest and clothing drive
  
  River Road Church welcomes educator Joshua Cole for forum event
  
  Rudy ‘The Reject’ Cunningham, influential coach and athlete, dies at 68
  
  Family, friends celebrate Danielle Spencer’s life of compassion
  
  Highland Springs legend George Lancaster remembered as coach and mentor
  
  Chargois remembered for decades of service and activism
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Kristin Harris
  
  Personality: Kristin Janssen
  
  Personality: Kenneth Hunter
  
  Personality: Derrick Johnson
  
  Dance festival to celebrate Richmond’s cultural diversity
  
  Historian to discuss LGBTQ+ history in Virginia at library event
  
  The WELL Fest brings art, music and mindfulness
  
  Black Girl Rally returns with prizes, activities, and parents
Sports
- Flying Squirrels close The Diamond era with record attendance
  
  Tigers upset Virginia Union on field goal
  
  Roadrunners surge too late in 73-72 loss to Lady Wolves
  
  Colonial Downs ends record-setting 2025 race season
  
  Chesterfield to honor second Sports Hall of Fame class
Black Experience
- 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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