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CVS Health awards $1 million to fight opioid abuse in Virginia

March 19, 2019 Capital News Service

CVS Health is expanding its efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Virginia. Through the Aetna Foundation, the company pledged a $1 million grant for a program that matches survivors of drug overdoses with a team of people who can support them in their recovery.

Nearing 90th anniversary, Thomas Jefferson High School lacks basic necessities, equipment

February 26, 2019 RVAHub Staff

“We’re always fundraising for the basics. At Maggie Walker, we’d fundraise for clubs, sports, all kinds of stuff. It wasn’t so the kids would have matching chairs, light bulbs or sanitary napkin boxes in the bathroom stalls. That’s just not what we did.”

Bob Griggs, former host of local children’s television show “Sailor Bob,” passes away at 85

February 21, 2019 Trevor Dickerson

“The Sailor Bob Show” aired twice daily and its peak and was completely unscripted, with Griggs often drawing on a marker board and ad-libbing with puppet Gilly the Gull. The show ran from 1959 through the 1970s, captivating a generation of Richmond kids.

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.

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