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- A woman’s holiday tradition inspires
  
  Richmond launches crackdown on vape and smoke shops
  
  Regulators to consider appeal against Dominion Energy natural gas plant
  
  Midtown64 development set to bring retail, apartments and hotel to Henrico
  
  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
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  From probation to promise
  
  Getting schooled
  
  Booking bias
  
  Yes, Virginia, there is still a Santa Claus by Bill Press
  
  Hard to hide Trump White House dysfunction by Clarence Page
  
  When Big Tech’s thirst threatens our health by Ben Jealous
  
  ‘Reverse migration’ is an idea without a future 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
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  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
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  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
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- 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
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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Midtown64 development set to bring retail, apartments and hotel to Henrico

An artist’s rendering of Midtown64, a $500 million, 46-acre mixed-use
development at the Interstate 64/Broad Street junction in Henrico County. The project will feature retail, restaurants, entertainment space, office buildings, apartments, town homes and a hotel.

Greenberg Gibbons last week broke ground on Midtown64, a $500-plus million, 46-acre mixed-use development at the Interstate 64/Broad Street junction …

A woman’s holiday tradition inspires

Chris Miller hangs a wreath from a ladder as Dolores W. Whitaker, 90, looks on along the 1300 block of Hampton Street. Whitaker has decorated the trees on her block for the past 30 years.

At 90, Dolores W. Whitaker still ushers in the holiday season one wreath at a time.

Hard to hide Trump White House dysfunction by Clarence Page

Will someone please tell President Trump that he’s not running against Joe Biden anymore?

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