Beware of storm chasers after the storm The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has urged consumers to be wary of offers from unscrupulous contractors who often surface following a hurricane. “Slip-shod…
August 2011
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Urban Spotlight
Modlin Center for the Arts to present Civil War music-theatre piece, ‘Rappahannock County’
In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, the University of Richmond’s Modlin Center for the Arts will present a new music-theatre piece, “Rappahannock County,” Sept.13–15, 7:30…
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by YB Thompson This year’s ninth annual “Girls Are Talking” Conference for teen girls, ages 11-18, was a delight for a young mother’s heart and a big sister’s soul. Sponsored…
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and everyday until September 8 at www.RichmondUnite.org/vote-now by Monica Smith-Callahan Recently U-TURN was named one of 39 youth oriented non-profit organizations in the Richmond area that would be in the…
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by Camisha L. Jones “It’s so pretty!” That was Kenyada Jones’ response to her hair after her first relaxer around the age of 10. It is something I, too, thought…
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by Dell Claiborne Okay, this column is going to be a little different than previous columns. Usually, this space is dedicated to answering the questions that are sent in by…
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Department store giant Macy’s is partnering with local charities to bring the sixth annual “Shop For A Cause” Day back to Richmond. The event, which has raised over $38 million…
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Thanks to a generous $50,000 grant from Dominion Resources, Virginia State University will now be expanding its digital textbook program, with the hopes of cutting down textbook costs for students.…
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Honoring Past, Present, and Future Pioneers: A civil rights pioneers luncheon Walter E. Washington Convention Center Thursday, August 25, 12 pm – 2 pm Business attire, $85 per seat Partners…
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by Camisha L. Jones When she was growing up on the north side of Richmond, Tammy D. Hawley would have never imagined that someday she would become Chief of Staff…