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Gas Prices are high as ever and continue to rise all over the country. With this growing problem, to ease your pockets a little, we decided to find the cheapest gas prices in Richmond.  Here are the top ten cheapest gas prices in and around the Richmond Area. For the entire list visit virginiagasprices.com

College bound high school students get on the college bus to visit several historically black colleges and universities.  The Ride for Knowledge Community Education Seminars and College Tour is brought to you by the Rho Eta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  For more information go to www.reoaka.org.

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This month we’re celebrating the ones who make it possible for us to exist, grow and learn the best.  The women!  With March being “Women’s History Month”, join us in celebrating the legacies of some of the strongest people that helped us to create our own legacies here in this world.  So join us in […]

Miss Community Clovia had the opportunity to sit with Musiq Soulchild to talk about his upcoming album as well as pick his brain about the real meaning of LOVE. Check out the video as Musiq breaks down love and explains why we all need it.

The Richmond Public Schools Early Head Start/Head Start programs celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading. The “These Men Can Read” project will read to children at several elementary schools in the City of Richmond. What’s the lastest on Richmond Public Schools?  I’m glad you want to know just log on to www.richmond.k12.va.us

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How would you like to volunteer with the American Red Cross or get safety training? For more information on the American Red Cross log on to www.virginiacapitalredcross.org

Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron is guest speaker at the 2nd annual “Black Women’s Loving Me Conference” on March 26, 2011.  Gather a group of your female friends and come on out this conference is brought to you by Sisters Promoting H.O.P.E. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DiseasePrevention/SistersPromotingHOPE.htm

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Legislators from around the Commonwealth of Virginia will head to Richmond for the 2011 session of the General Assembly. These legislators will represent you so check in on them by taking an active role in the legislative process.  Some frequently asked questions “Who is my legislator?” “What bills are being introduced?” Could I attend and […]

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Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson, Sr., Pastor Emeritus of Cedar Street Baptist Church of God (CSBC) passed away February 20, 2011 at the age of 79. Dr. Robertson began preaching in 1948 at the age of 17. He pastored Cedar Street Baptist Church from 1955 until his retirement in 2007. During his tenure at Cedar Street, […]

Need money for college? GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc) along with, Richmond Public Library will host financial aid workshops throughout February.  Appointments recommended and walk-ins are available by calling (804) 646-8834.  Please bring your financial records with you (most recent tax return, W-2 forms, pay stubs and valid identification (driver’s license). Get information on scholarships that […]

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This past weekend, Richmond experienced one of its first BIG natural hair events.  Coordinators, Keenya and Brandi conducted what they’ve named their 1rst Annual “Embrace Your Beauty” Natural Hair Extravaganza, and an extravaganza it was! The event was held at the Comfort Inn on West Broad, and the conference room was filled with beautiful women […]

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Some people’s Saturday morning ritual is to go to their location convenient store to get their coffee and the “Gotcha” paper, the weekly paper that posts the mug shots from those arrested during the week. This weekend marks the one year anniversary of the paper. Some people are reading the paper for pure enjoyment, but […]