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By Sylvina Poole For over 40 years, Dr. Adams, owner of Richmond Dentistry For Children, remains a staple in the city’s downtown community, offering affordable dental care and giving back…

By Sylvina Poole The Good Shepherd Baptist Church (GSBC) in Petersburg, Virginia upholds its long-time mission through food bank distribution to serve the Tri-cities area. “Our mantra for ministry is…

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…

It’s been a while since I gave an update on The Market @ 25th.  As with every other business, COVID has had significant impacts on us.  Some challenging, some not…

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…