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Richmond's Live Survivor Game Builds Community of Superfans
Medical residents turned a TV obsession into a real-life Survivor experience that's uniting Richmond's reality TV fans through intense 48-hour competitions. Two seasons in, the grassroots game has created watch parties, crew volunteers, and even attracted the show's first-ever winner.
Richmond Charity Helps 300+ Through Grief with Free Support
A Richmond bereavement charity that helps people navigate loss just received £4,250 to continue offering free support to grieving families. Space2Grieve's 42 volunteers helped over 300 residents last year find healing after losing loved ones. ##
Richmond's Hispanic Businesses Surge 104% in Five Years
Hispanic-owned businesses in Richmond are growing at more than double the national rate, transforming the city's economic landscape. Despite recent challenges, entrepreneurs are building a thriving community through small business ownership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
73-Year-Old Baby Cuddler Whispers 6 Words to Every Newborn
Dave Whitlow has volunteered at Richmond's NICU for eight years, holding fragile babies and whispering the same hopeful message to each one. His routine proves that the simplest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact.
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.
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.
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.
Injured AFLW Star Coaches Team to Win from Sideline
When a shoulder injury knocked Fremantle's Mim Strom out of the game in the first quarter, the two-time All-Australian didn't head to the locker room. Instead, she grabbed a clipboard and turned ruck coach, helping guide her team to a 25-point victory over Richmond.
Lacrosse Star With 3.9 GPA Earns Top Scholarship for Med School
University of Richmond lacrosse player Joe Sheridan is taking his winning streak from the field to medical school, earning a prestigious Atlantic 10 scholarship that rewards excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. The biochemistry major with a 3.9 GPA was named his conference's Midfielder of the Year while helping his team make history.
Filmmaker Turns Near-Fatal Crash Into Recovery Documentary
After two trucks hit Cesar Perez head-on at highway speed, doctors thought he might not survive. Now the Richmond Hill graduate has created a powerful documentary about his journey from traumatic brain injury to thriving filmmaker. #
WWII Victory Ship Honors Port Chicago Civil Rights Legacy
A historic World War II vessel is opening its doors for free this July to honor a pivotal moment in military civil rights history. The Red Oak Victory will commemorate the 1944 Port Chicago disaster that changed how America's armed forces treated Black servicemembers. #
Georgia Film Producer Turns Tragic Crash Into Hope Documentary
After coding multiple times following a double semi-truck collision, Cesar Perez taught himself to walk, talk, and create again—then filmed his entire recovery story solo. His documentary "Chase the Light" is now inspiring accident survivors nationwide.
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.
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.
Australian Town Grows Crops to Fund Free Child Care
A tiny Queensland town is farming sorghum to boost its budget and stop raising taxes. The cash crop could fund free child care and bring new jobs to the outback.
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