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Richmond’s Jack McCaffery Takes Leave After Cancer Diagnosis — 3dRichmond basketball forward Jack McCaffery is taking indefinite medical leave after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and has begun treatment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His family, Richmond and Penn Medicine expressed confidence in his care and support for his recovery; no return timeline has been announced.

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Richmond Charity Exhibition Displays 100-Plus ArtworksGood News — 3dRichmond Rotary’s annual charity art exhibition at The Station features work by more than 50 local professional and amateur artists, with proceeds supporting people affected by motor neurone disease and Rotary charities. Artist Lucy Pittaway opened the show and donated a prize for its raffle.

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Richmond Dumpling Trail Named Among World’s Top 12Lifestyle — 2dDumplings feature as both a convenient meal and a global culinary tradition: frozen dumplings can enrich red curry soup, while Seattle restaurants sell handmade frozen varieties and Richmond promotes a walking trail of dumpling spots. A food-history feature explores how different cultures developed dumplings in many forms, from bao and pierogi to sweet puddings.

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Richmond Delays Vote on $67B Merger ResolutionBusiness — 3dRichmond City Council delayed a vote on a resolution opposing the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra Energy merger unless the companies make binding commitments on jobs, affordable bills, climate goals and a downtown headquarters tower. Public comments to state regulators have been divided, with opponents warning about costs and grid strain while supporters argue the merger could bring investment and help meet growing energy demand.

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IJRPhotos: Mexico Gives Police Escorts to Migrant Caravan Headed to U.S. BorderIldefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 3 min · 1h

Four Struck in Richmond Hill, One Critically InjuredWorld — 6dFour pedestrians, including two children, were struck by an SUV at a Richmond Hill intersection. One woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries; the others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released, while police investigate and seek witnesses or dashcam footage.

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Dana Whitfield That intersection must be tricky for pedestrians. They should add more safety features before someone else gets hurt.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Santa Clara and Princeton reach 3-0 in women's basketball openersSports — 2dSanta Clara, Princeton and Arizona all extended their perfect starts to the women’s basketball season with wins, while Boston University fell to Northeastern and remained winless. Princeton rallied late to beat Richmond, Santa Clara completed a 3-0 road trip by defeating Long Beach State, and Arizona controlled its home game against Iona.

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Pierogi Spots Across U.S. Serve Regional FavoritesLifestyle — 3dPierogi are drawing attention across the country, from duck-filled versions at Richmond’s Perly’s to traditional Polish platters in Florida and Arizona restaurants that pair handmade dumplings with European market goods. Pittsburgh is also celebrating the dish with a book launch exploring pierogi’s place in American food and Polish heritage.

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Sonoco Plans $40M Richmond Mill ExpansionBusiness — Nov 2, 2026Sonoco plans to invest $40 million over two years to modernize and expand its Richmond, Virginia, paperboard mill, adding about 9,000 tons of annual capacity while maintaining production during construction. Work is expected to start in early 2027, with upgrades spanning manufacturing, pulping, water systems and automation and completion targeted by the end of 2028.

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Brendan Jones wins PGA Seniors by four shotsSports — 5dBrendan Jones won the 2026 Australian PGA Seniors Championship at Richmond Golf Club, finishing nine under par and four shots ahead of Adam Henwood. The victory gave Jones his second national championship, 27 years after his Australian Amateur title.

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FaithTapPeru Unveils World's Tallest Pope Leo StatueCallao, Peru, unveiled a 14-meter statue of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his visit, honoring his decades of service in the country and Peruvian citizenship. The monument is billed as the world’s tallest statue of a pope as Leo’s South American tou2h · 4 reads

Power outages put water supplies at risk in Ekurhuleni and RichmondEnvironment — Nov 3, 2026A power outage at Rand Water’s Mapleton pumping station threatens water supplies across parts of Gauteng after a breaker failure left pumping suspended and officials without a restoration estimate. In Richmond, a vehicle crash knocked out power to a water pump station and reduced pressure in several neighborhoods; the station switched to generator power, and officials said the water remained safe to drink with no boil-water advisory.

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North Carolina Football Playoffs Set, Asheville Top SeedSports — Oct 31, 2026UNC Asheville and Richmond are both coming off 15-17 seasons, with Asheville’s returning backcourt offering potential but the Bulldogs still something of an unknown. Richmond’s stronger home record and Asheville’s struggles on the road favor the Spiders, though one preview sees value in taking a chance on Asheville.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Five Women’s Basketball Games Feature Late RalliesSports — 5dPrinceton women’s basketball won back-to-back games with late comebacks, beating Richmond 65-57 and Murray State 76-74. Across other women’s college basketball games, Denison, Gannon and the Ravens also rallied late to secure victories, with Gannon holding off Harding 65-55 and the Ravens defeating Mission 69-62.

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Veterans Day Events Planned Across CommunitiesLifestyle — Nov 2, 2026Communities in Mid and East Antrim, Richmond County and Hudson are holding ceremonies and other events to honor veterans and remember those who died in military service. Programs include wreath-laying, memorial observances, guest speakers and parades.

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Power outages affect thousands across four areasWeather — Nov 3, 2026Hundreds of Richmond customers lost power near S. Belvidere Street, with Dominion Energy investigating and estimating restoration overnight. Separate outages were reported in Kansas, Vienna and Calderdale; Vienna’s outage was fixed within an hour, while restoration timelines elsewhere were still pending.

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IJRBlue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property TaxesSimon August · 6 min · 16h

Election Day Features Education and County RacesPolitics — Oct 30, 2026School board contests in Richmond and Chesterfield, Virginia, are drawing attention: Richmond’s appointed incumbent Anne Holton has set a fundraising record against grassroots-backed challenger Jackie McDonnough, while newcomer Christina Brady and former Fairfax board member Elizabeth Schultz are competing for Chesterfield’s Clover Hill seat. In Fayette County, Kentucky, pediatric dentist Rodney Allen Jackson leads the fundraising among candidates seeking two board seats, including his challenge to incumbent Amanda Ferguson.

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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Woman Shot Outside Virginia GOP Headquarters, Party Says UnrelatedPolitics — Oct 29, 2026A woman was shot in the shoulder outside Virginia GOP headquarters in Richmond on Oct. 29, 2026; party says no link to operations, no staff hurt.

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Chris Dalton Glad the staff wasn't involved and they say it's unrelated, but still hope the woman recovers soon.

Richmond Man Charged After Allegedly Taping WifeWorld — Oct 24, 2026Richmond police say Terry Ward, 64, admitted taping his wife to a basement chair for about 30 to 45 minutes; officers reported marks and tape residue on her arms. Ward faces felony abduction and misdemeanor domestic assault charges, though authorities have not confirmed reports that he restrained her so he could watch football.

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Shootings injure men across Virginia, OhioWorld — Oct 23, 2026In Petersburg, Dejuan Roy was charged after two men suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds; police recovered two guns. Separate shootings injured men in Hampton and Richmond, with the Richmond victim expected to survive and the Hampton incident reportedly following a suspect forcing entry into a home.

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Rob Howard elected Richmond’s first new mayor in 25 years — Oct 18, 2026Rob Howard won Richmond’s mayoral race, defeating Alexa Loo by 880 votes, with Kash Heed a distant third. Public safety and housing were key campaign issues; Howard’s Richmond Forward council slate won no seats, leaving him to work with a council elected across several other groups.

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FaithTapIreland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at BidenFormer President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes15h · 13 reads

Richmond County Names 2027 Teacher of YearLifestyle — Oct 16, 2026Tameika Stokeling, an early-intervention teacher at Freedom Park K-8, was named Richmond County’s Teacher of the Year. She will represent the district in Georgia’s state Teacher of the Year competition.

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United Plans Five New San Francisco RoutesTravel — Oct 30, 2026United is expanding its San Francisco network in 2027 with new routes to Richmond and Norfolk, each operating twice weekly, and is adding summer flights from Portland, Maine, to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The new service will give travelers more direct West Coast access and connections through United’s hubs.

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Domestic violence vigils span multiple communitiesHealth — Oct 28, 2026Communities in Richmond, Lexington, Jackson and Bakersfield held vigils and events honoring domestic violence victims and survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Survivors and advocates emphasized healing, speaking out and connecting people experiencing abuse with support and resources.

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Churches Across Regions Mark History, Build CommunityGood News — Oct 29, 2026Churches across several communities are marking their histories and civic roles: Tallahassee honored longtime pastor R.B. Holmes and his wife with a street naming, while Seattle’s oldest Black church organized a march to encourage voting. Other congregations are celebrating anniversaries or taking up residence in historically significant buildings, including churches in Chattanooga, Richmond, and Canton.

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FRA awards $550M for Raleigh-Richmond passenger railPolitics — Oct 15, 2026Federal officials have obligated $550 million toward North Carolina’s S-Line passenger rail project, which will connect Raleigh and Richmond by upgrading and restoring freight-line tracks. The route is expected to cut travel times by up to 90 minutes and support more frequent, reliable service, with some trains traveling up to 110 mph.

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IJRShrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists AllegeLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 16h