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- GRTC ridership continues to increase: ‘Zero fare is paying for itself’
  
  Former Gov. Wilder and experts discuss people-first governance
  
  Cristo Rey Richmond High School names new president and CEO
  
  Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
  
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will stay in jail after 2nd judge denies bail
  
  Health districts promote Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
  
  Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating …
  
  As interest wanes, pediatricians scale back on COVID-19 shots
  
  Total solar eclipse wows North America
  
  Shock, grief and mourning for 3 Georgia-based U.S. soldiers killed in Middle East …
  
  Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered near Vatican
  
  House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a …
Opinion
- Letting go
  
  Missing
  
  Rare soul
  
  The long game
  
  Trump, Vance traffic racist lies about immigrants, by Marc H. Morial
  
  Harris makes the most of her chances, while Trump phones it in, by …
  
  Harris pushes for labor reforms, union support, by Julianne Malveaux
  
  Our nation’s symbols belong to all Americans, by Clarence Page
  
  Support for Fall Line Trail, but concern over Bryan Park route
  
  Students need encouragement to respect the Black National Anthem
  
  ER scare highlights need for AFib awareness and regular checkups
  
  Virginians need to vote like our lives depend on it
Faith
- - Faith News
  - Obituaries
  New Canaan Church to host Live2Lead leadership summit
  
  Sophomore set to preach initial sermon
  
  First Baptist Church opens registration for basketball, cheering
  
  Panel discussion at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church
  
  Legendary soul icon Frankie Beverly dies at 77
  
  James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and EGOT winner, dies at …
  
  Co-founder of Abundent Life Church of Christ leaves lasting impact
  
  Civil rights pioneer Sybil Haydel Morial dies
Entertainment
- - Personality
  - Happenings
  Personality: Marilyn Heckstall
  
  Personality: Charles C. ‘Chuck’ Epes
  
  Personality: Jerome Legions Jr.
  
  Personality: Carlehr Swanson
  
  Exhibition examines history of Black medical pioneers
  
  Run Richmond 16.19 – more than a race
  
  Lasers and music collide at Science Museum’s Dome
  
  VSU Homecoming Parade route back on track
Sports
- Tomlin faces tough decision as Fields’ performance puts Wilson’s spot in jeopardy
  
  Run Richmond 16.19 – more than a race
  
  Virginia Union players earn CIAA honors
  
  Chesterfield honors local legends with inaugural sports hall of fame induction
  
  Flying Squirrels fall to Altoona Curve in season finale
Black Experience
- Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …
  
  'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87
  
  Grammy-winning singer Betty Wright succumbs at 66
  
  Andre Harrell, who founded Uptown Records and launched many careers, dies at 5
  
  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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