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”Enough is enough:” Richmond students, community rally in the thousands for gun control

March 26, 2018 Capital News Service

Chanting “enough is enough” and “never again,” more than 5,000 students and other demonstrators marched through Richmond on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest against mass shootings and gun violence.

Profile: Mayor Stoney sees Richmond as a city “ready to turn the page”

March 16, 2018 Capital News Service

Mayor Levar Stoney keeps a small ceramic turtle on his desk. “Good leaders stick their necks out in a time of crisis,” he said. Stoney, 36, has been sticking out his neck for years – as the first in his family to attend college, as the youngest member of Governor Terry McAuliffe’s administration and the first African-American to serve as secretary of the commonwealth, and now as mayor of Virginia’s capital.

Lovings’ story of love and perseverance over oppression provides inspiration for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2018 Capital News Service

Valentine’s Day can be an opportune time to reflect on the love story of Mildred and Richard Loving, the couple who helped secure a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down state laws against interracial marriages.

Get an inside look at the city’s efforts to deliver water, natural gas, and more with the DPU Citizens’ Academy

September 27, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

This unique four-week program will allow city residents to learn more about how the Department of Public Works delivers water, natural gas, street lighting, and more.

Richmond icon Donnie “Dirt Woman” Corker passes away at age 65

September 26, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Dirt Woman was a colorful, outspoken character known for his interest in local politics, brushes with the law, and efforts to raise money for charity each year at Hamaganza.

Ways to volunteer in your own neighborhood this weekend as part of Give A Day RVA

September 19, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The area’s largest day of service, Give A Day RVA, is this Saturday. There’s still time to sign up for a volunteer project. Here are some ideas, no matter where you live around Richmond.

Everything you need to know: Preparing for this weekend’s possible Monument Avenue protests

September 15, 2017 RVAHub Staff

A number of protesters and counter protesters are expected on Monument Avenue near Lee Circle Saturday. While it’s tough to predict just who will show up and what may happen, it’s important to be prepared. Here’s everything we know so far and what you can do ahead of time no matter what goes down.

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