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Richmond Ends 34-Year Drought, Topples No. 1 VCU in Upset
The University of Richmond men's tennis team pulled off a stunning 4-3 upset over top-seeded VCU, ending a 37-match losing streak that stretched back to 1990. The fifth-seeded Spiders are headed to their first Atlantic 10 Championship final since 2021.
230 Students Restore Historic Black Cemetery in Henrico
Nearly 230 students from Richmond area schools are breathing new life into Woodland Cemetery, a historic Black burial ground that earned National Register status this year. Their volunteer work honors a site designed to point north, recalling the direction enslaved people looked for freedom.
Richmond Volunteers Plant Trees to Protect James River
Volunteers in Richmond are turning public libraries into green spaces that naturally filter pollutants before they reach the James River. The program has already expanded to eight libraries since launching in 2024.
Oakland Rallies for Figure Skating Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Hundreds packed Oakland's Frank Ogawa Plaza to celebrate hometown hero Alysa Liu, the first U.S. woman to win Olympic figure skating gold in 20 years. The 20-year-old skater, raised by Chinese immigrants in Richmond and trained at Oakland Ice Center, brought pride back to a city hungry for championship moments.
VCU Health Doctors See More Hope Than Ever for ALS Cure
After decades of slow progress, ALS researchers at VCU Health say they're more optimistic about finding a cure than at any point in history. The Richmond team is combining new FDA-approved treatments with cutting-edge research to extend lives and find solutions.
Richmond Schools Launch 5-Year Plan for Student Success
Richmond Community Schools has approved an ambitious strategic plan that promises to transform education through 2030. Built with input from teachers, families, and students themselves, the plan puts kids at the center of every decision.
Virginia Middle School Robotics Team Wins Innovation Prize
A middle school robotics team from Richmond County, Virginia just tied for first place at the region's premier STEM competition. Four students and their coaches beat out 35 teams to claim top honors at the Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren.
10,000 Greet Buddhist Monks Nearing End of 2,300-Mile Walk
Nineteen Buddhist monks who started walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. in October were welcomed by an estimated 10,000 people in Richmond, Virginia this weekend. They have less than 200 miles left on their 2,300-mile Peace Walk calling for unity and healing.
Richmond Hill's 5th Unity Walk Honors Dr. King's Legacy
Over 100 residents joined Richmond Hill's fifth annual MLK Unity Day Celebration, trading their traditional parade for a community walk that brought neighbors of all backgrounds together. The event included special awards, cultural performances, and a powerful reminder that unity remains Dr. King's most enduring vision.