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RICHMOND, VA — January 25, 2021 — During a year when vulnerable populations have suffered economic downturns, food insecurities, and anxieties associated with the pandemic, a non-denominational church in Richmond…

Virginia Lottery launches Thank a Teacher Art Contest Richmond, Va. – Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist.” Building on that sentiment, the Virginia Lottery, in partnership with…

Richmond, VA – On January 1, 2021, Dr. Alesia “Lisa” Johnson began her official role as Co-Pastoral Director of Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill, an urban retreat center and community located…

By Katharine DeRosa RICHMOND, Va. – William Anderson never thought he would get to be Santa Claus, but his dreams came true this winter through the Virginia Repertory Theatre. “Santa…

By Bonnie Newman Davis Otesa Middleton Miles is as comfortable developing and delivering web-based communications training to corporate health employees for her day job as she is planting cucumbers, tomatoes…

RICHMOND, VA – Radio One Richmond is joining forces with Anthem HealthKeepers Plus for its annual “Prep for Success” back-to-school supply giveaway in an effort to help jump-start the students’ upcoming…

The City of Petersburg received 20,000 pieces of COVID-19 PPE to distribute amongst vulnerable areas throughout the community from the Health Equity Pilot Program. The program aims to increase equitable…

 Submitted by BLK RVA A new initiative by BLK RVA is aiming to support the region’s Black-owned restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. All proceeds from BLK RVA merchandise sold in its online…

Library of Virginia Collects Photographs of Pandemic-Related Signs Submitted by Library of Virginia The Library of Virginia is currently collecting images of COVID-19-related signage from the public through a “Signs…

The Easter Story As Told in Message Bible (MSG) The Last Supper Mark 14:16-18 The disciples left, came to the city, found everything just as he had told them, and…