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Richmond’s Next Mayor? Get To Know Dr. Danny Avula

by Christian Detres | POLITICS, RICHMOND NEWS, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS

Here’s my conversation with Dr. Danny Avula, candidate for Mayor of Richmond VA. This completes the set of all my conversations with Richmond’s prospective Mayors for November 2024. One of these people is going to be leading the city next year. Who it’s going to be is...

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A group led by family members of murder victims is petitioning the General Assembly to abolish Virginia's death penalty, arguing that capital punishment "fails victims' families." Christiansburg resident Rachel Sutphin mourns the loss of two men’s lives every day: her...

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GRTC Connects: Route 7 – Union Hill to RIC Airport

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Ghazala Hashmi: From Personal Crisis to Senate Victory

For Ghazala Hashmi, the first Muslim to serve in Virginia's state Senate, her victory in this month's election is a fortuitous opportunity to make progress for Virginia's more vulnerable communities. “It was back in 2017 that I had a moment of personal crisis,” said...

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