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Catholic Diocese of Richmond releases list of clergy accused of child abuse

February 15, 2019 Capital News Service

Advocates for victims of child abuse still have concerns after the two Catholic dioceses in Virginia released the names of 58 clergy who church officials said had been credibly accused of sexual abuse against a minor.

“Elephant in the room”: Community advocates discuss race, gentrification

February 13, 2019 Capital News Service

Local affordable housing experts and community advocates gathered for a dialogue on race and gentrification — a process they say displaces lower-income black families and is part of a larger narrative.

Burn Boot Camp opening location at Libby Mill this summer

February 7, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Owned locally by Jonathan Ceaser, Burn Boot Camp provides customers with unlimited, high-intensity workouts lasting 45-minutes with multiple camp times throughout the day, shock absorbent flooring, and complimentary child-watch.

Coworking space 804RVA rebrands as Work & Friends with new space down the block

January 29, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Longtime coworking space owner Larkin Garbee is bringing on a new partner and opening a new space a few doors down from 804RVA’s home.

PHOTOS: Following teacher protests, legislators announce 5% pay raise

January 29, 2019 Capital News Service

As hundreds of teachers and supporters from around the state marched to the Virginia Capitol to call for higher salaries and more funding for public schools, legislative leaders announced Monday that they would include a 5 percent pay raise for teachers in the state budget.

Hundreds march for women and minority rights in Richmond this past Saturday

January 14, 2019 Capital News Service

Hundreds of social justice advocates, community members and students marched for women’s rights Saturday in Richmond.

Richmond Police begins 2019 with interim Police Chief William Smith at helm of department

January 2, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Smith, 50, began his law enforcement career with RPD in 1995 and has risen through the ranks of the department over a 23-year career.

Grad students put medical school on hold to bring their startup to life

December 14, 2018 RVAHub Staff

“As soon as I heard it, I saw the potential it has,” said Kashyap Venuthurupalli, who graduated in May. “It could change premature babies’ lives.”

Vacuuming in the middle of a frat party: VCU psychology class is out to break social norms

November 28, 2018 RVAHub Staff

“Many noted how one odd behavior was generally accepted on VCU’s campus, but the same behavior was scorned at Short Pump.”

Local nonprofit receives $2.5 million grant from Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos’ “Day 1 Families Fund”

November 27, 2018 RVAHub Staff

The grant from the founder of Amazon and his wife will help nearly 500 children and adults exit homelessness into permanent housing over the next four years.

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