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Phifer family celebrates 50th year of decked out holiday decorations
The Phifers’ decorations might put your string lights and wreath to shame but “you better not pout,” because they say their house is for all to enjoy. The family is celebrating 50 years of decorating, topped with a “birthday candle,” as Bobby Phifer calls it, on the roof.
Swing your partner! Square Dancing growing in popularity in Richmond
Between the hoots and hollers of square dancing and the soundtrack of live folk music, sounds of laughter become contagious among those connecting with one another.
Fighting Fentanyl: Billboard memorializes victims of fentanyl poisoning
From an empty parking lot on Grace Street, 20 smiling faces stared down at passing drivers. On the billboard, all were memorialized the way their loved ones remember them best, before they fell victim to fentanyl poisoning.
VCU Professor competes in international weightlifting competition, integrates workouts into the classroom.
Dr. Mychal Smith lives what some would call a double life. He lifts hundreds of pounds in international weightlifting competitions and also teaches biochemistry classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. As seen on NewsNation.
‘Petersburg born, Petersburg bred’: Local photographer wins national competition, comes home to showcase exhibit
Gary D. Jones, a Petersburg-native, is coming home to showcase a sentimental and reflective photography exhibit based on his hometown after winning the top prize at a national competition.