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A banned book wagon is rolling into Richmond this weekend
A food truck-sized wagon filled with banned books is rolling into Richmond on Saturday. Why it matters: Organizers will be handing out free copies of banned titles, including "The Outsiders," "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Color Purple." The big picture: Richmond is one of nine southern or Midwestern...
VPLC establishes in-person hours to help renters facing eviction
The Richmond Public Library and Virginia Poverty Law Center have announced new in-person assistance hours and locations to help local renters who are facing potential eviction. The assistance being offered is geared towards helping tenants prepare for court proceedings. The VPLC has set up an Eviction Defense Center to provide...
‘Catastrophic’: Chesterfield Fire and EMS crew members return from Hurricane Helene rescue mission
The 19 crew members helped evacuate 90 people in their three-and-a-half-day mission around southwest Virginia. One of the crew members described what they saw in one word, "catastrophic."
Henrico hosting Active Aging Week Walk and Fitness Forum Oct. 3
Henrico County is hosting its first Active Aging Week Walk and Fitness Forum Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The free event is designed for residents ages 50 and older and will include a variety of activities, resources and services tailored to their needs.
Glen Allen HS students featured in new PBS documentary series
A new four-part documentary series on PBS from Retro Report called Citizen Nation follows high school students from throughout the U.S. – including students from Glen Allen High School – as they compete in the nation’s premier civics competition, “We the People.”. Virginia State Senator Schuyler...
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