For some Richmond students, virtual school became a lifeline. Now it's about to disappear.
“He went from being despondent, basically not leaving his room and his phone and not talking at dinner, to applying to college, having open conversations with us.”
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Ahead of final budget vote, Council members praise overhauled process
Budget season is set to finish Monday night, when the Council will hold the last of several public hearings and a final vote.
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PHOTOS: Richmond Ivy open the season with a win in front of 5,324 fans
The women's soccer team is entering its third season of play.
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A former Virginia Union student returned to finish his degree – alongside his daughter
Four decades ago, Reggie told his mother, Shirley B. Tennyson, that he would one day finish college.
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Richmond Free Press donates 34-year archive to city library ahead of building sale
“For me personally, this has been like going through my dad’s death again.”
The Richmonder 25 is back! Nominate a community hero today!
The deadline for nominations is May 14.
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Led by the state's best player, Matoaca softball's success starts with community
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Branch Museum pays tribute to golden era of Best Products
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Longtime Richmond musician, media producer reflects on the attention his AI video is getting
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Driver in Bill Martin's death charged with three misdemeanors
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New VMFA exhibit showcases wealth and vision of Indian dynasty
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Richmonder will be first Black woman to drive in a national NASCAR series
Spurlock will race at Watkins Glen in the NASCAR truck series.
City Government
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Ahead of final budget vote, Council members praise overhauled process
Budget season is set to finish Monday night, when the Council will hold the last of several public hearings and a final vote.
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Education
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For some Richmond students, virtual school became a lifeline. Now it's about to disappear.
“He went from being despondent, basically not leaving his room and his phone and not talking at dinner, to applying to college, having open conversations with us.”
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Features
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Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
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Local News
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A former Virginia Union student returned to finish his degree – alongside his daughter
Four decades ago, Reggie told his mother, Shirley B. Tennyson, that he would one day finish college.
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Newsletter
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May 11 Newsletter: Virtual Academy powers down
City Council is set to approve Richmond's budget tonight. Plus, a Virginia Union graduate fulfills a promise he made to his mom more than 40 years ago, and the Richmond Ivy have started a new season.
Sports
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Led by the state's best player, Matoaca softball's success starts with community
She has already committed to the University of Tennessee.
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