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Remembering Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor

Henry taught us all that the fight for civil rights is never truly over – that it is one of constant effort, requiring us to stay vigilant and engaged," U.S

Richmond remembers Henry Marsh: 'He was the heart of Richmond'

Henry Marsh, a longtime Virginia lawmaker and first Black mayor of Richmond, has died. He served as Richmond mayor from 1977 to 1982.

Richmond’s first African American mayor dies at 91

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor, has died at the age of 91. According to the Library of Virginia, Henry Marsh III was born in 1933 and elected to Richmond City Council in 1966, where he served as vice mayor from 1970 until his election in 1977 as the first African American mayor of Richmond.

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Henry Marsh, first Black mayor of Richmond, dies at 91

Henry L. Marsh III, the first Black mayor of Richmond and a figure who embodied the rise of African American power in the city, died Thursday night at 91. Marsh, a civil rights lawyer, represented Richmond in the state Senate for 22 years,

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‘He became the voice for so many’: Delegate remembers Senator Henry L. Marsh III

He is known as the first Black Richmond Mayor, a Virginia State Senator and a civil rights attorney. But to many, Henry L. Marsh III is known as a champion for the city of Richmond and the Commonwealth.

Suspect in shooting that injured woman in Richmond now in custody

The Richmond Police Department is still searching for a man, who is considered armed and dangerous, after he allegedly shot a ...

Richmond dentist fixes veterans' teeth for free: 'Just a little way of saying thank you'

The Freedom Day event was a chance for Grove Avenue Dentistry to show their appreciation and give back to those who have ...

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‘Large police presence’ in Richmond’s Southwood neighborhood

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Those in or around Richmond’s Southwood neighborhood may notice a large police presence Friday night.

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Port Richmond is getting a new, $62 million school building

A new school is rising in Port Richmond. AMY at James Martin, formerly housed in an 1894 structure, will get a $62 million ...

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To the dogs: Meet the newest four-legged Richmond County law enforcers

Anyone who would like to donate to the RCSO's K-9 Division to assist with food, vet bills or other canine expenses can email ...

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Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis

Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power ...

Richmond lawmakers considering bill to help human trafficking survivors

The "Criminal Record Relief Bill" recently passed through the House committee in the Virginia General Assembly and is on its ...

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Kadary Richmond finally looking like himself in best game yet for St. John’s

He willed St. John’s to overtime, helping them rally from 16 points down for a 79-71 win over Xavier at the Garden.

Richmond pays $234,000 to firm investigating what caused water outage

Officials on Wednesday afternoon announced they had selected HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure development firm ...

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Businesses still struggling as city of Richmond announces ‘Water Recovery Week’

Richmond businesses are still feeling the impact of the water crisis as the city announces “Let It Flow” -- its Water ...

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