Tamica Jean-Charles
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Petersburg, VA, United States
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LIVE UPDATES: Virginia begins Robert E. Lee statue removal on Monument Avenue in Richmond
Follow live updates as the 131-year-old statue is taken down Wednesday. → Read More
Meet the Legal Aid Justice Center's newest Community Organizer
Christopher Rashad Green wanted to channel his experiences as a victim of the school-to-prison pipeline into helping those in the Petersburg community → Read More
Virginia's trauma-informed network receives $1 million in funding. Local chapter waits for details.
The Southside chapter of Virginia's trauma-informed community network is one of 26 localities slated to receive a portion of a $1 million from state → Read More
Virginia extended its COVID-19 eviction protections until June 2022
Virginia extended its eviction moratoriums. While a victory for some, housing lawyers urge renters to stay vigilant. → Read More
City opens its cooling station as temperatures reach the high double digits
Petersburg is in the midst of another heatwave. In retaliation, the city opened a comfort station at the Petersburg Transit Station to help residents cool down. → Read More
Former Petersburg Catholic priest added to Clergy abuse list 15 years after his death
Father Patrick Francis Quinn faces a sexual abuse allegation over 15 years after his death. The priest previously served at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. → Read More
The Central Region of the state midst an influx of outbreaks in summer camps and childcare facilities
Since July 1, 20 outbreaks at childcare facilities in the Central Region of Virginia have been reported. The state urges eligible people to get vaccinated → Read More
CDC COVID data does not reflect vaccinations, virus transmission in Virginia
Due to data variation issues, the CDC advises people to visit their state health departments for accurate data. → Read More
Did Virginia really put an end to solitary confinement in prisons? Here's why one group says it's fake.
The Virginia Coalition on Solitary Confinement held a press conference on Wednesday in response to the state's department of corrections state → Read More
All city buildings to reopen to the public this Monday
After almost a year and a half, Petersburg city offices will be open to the public again this Monday, as announced early Tuesday. → Read More
The city's only public pool is closed until 2022, leaving families in need of public aquatic
Edward Jones was looking forward to taking his grandchildren to the Farmer Street Pool this summer, but due to COVID-19, he'll have to wait until next year → Read More
For these Black churches, serving their community was the goal from the start
The connection that two Black churches in Petersburg have to the community goes back centuries. → Read More
What does Juneteenth mean for you? Those who celebrated in Petersburg relish its importance
People from all over Central Virginia made their way to Petersburg to celebrate Juneteenth. Here is why they are enjoying the festivities. → Read More
Descendants of slave and slave owner sit down to reminisce on their shared history
Colonel William Ransom Johnson owned a slave named Charles Stewart Jr. Over 150 years later, their descendants highlight their history, together. → Read More
Looking to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend? Here are the events Petersburg has planned
Petersburg and other groups are holding events in celebration of Juneteenth, a newly appointed holiday, this upcoming Saturday. → Read More
Congressman McEachin, with Sen. Cory Booker, proposes new legislation that would fight legacy pollution
The Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Cleanup Act will work to reverse harmful legacy pollution that targets communities of color if passed → Read More
Virginia State graduate is one of 25 students selected for Governor's fellowship
Since 1982, Virginia's governor's office takes in Virginia students each summer to giveto gain firsthand experience working under Cabinet secretaries → Read More
'From this day forward, we cannot relax': Petersburg NAACP leaders reflect on Chauvin verdict
Julian Greene Jr. and Lafayette Jefferson talk about the significance of the decision and how that should be a reminder to keep up due-diligence. → Read More
Petersburg City Public Schools unveils family engagement bus
The Wave, a new family engagement bus created by Petersburg City Public Schools, is now ready for work. → Read More
Richard Bland College taps longtime administrator Tyler Hart as its next provost
The in-house move to his new office will be from chief administrative officer for development, marketing and communication → Read More