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Virginia art gallery closing Saturday after rent jumps 50%: 'This has been a godsend'

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By Wayne Covil Verified
| WTVR-TV (Richmond, VA) Verified
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — A well-known Colonial Heights art gallery is closing its doors Saturday after a 50% rent increase made it impossible to keep the space open. Henry Kidd, 75, a historical artist who retired from Philip Morris after 30 years before pursuing his passion full-time, will lock the door to Side Street Gallery for the last time Saturday afternoon.
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Real Life coaches walk Petersburg streets to fight gun violence: 'Try to turn their life around'

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By Wayne Covil Verified
| WTVR-TV (Richmond, VA) Verified
PETERSBURG, Va. — As state and city leaders gathered Tuesday to discuss surging gun violence in Petersburg, one organization was already doing the work — block by block, porch by porch. Life coaches Demetrius Hill Sr. and Deshawn Cross with the Real Life group have spent two years walking the streets of Petersburg, reaching out to people who may be at risk of gun violence. Their approach is simple: show up, talk and connect. "We come so frequently that guys know us when we come up," Hill said.
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Petersburg leaders gather to address spike in gun violence, announce $500K prevention grant

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By Wayne Covil Verified
| WTVR-TV (Richmond, VA) Verified
PETERSBURG, Va. — Recent gun violence in Petersburg led a state senator to convene a roundtable discussion Tuesday morning aimed at finding ways to stop violent crime in the historic city. More than 20 community leaders from law enforcement, nonprofits, clergy, and the city of Petersburg gathered at the table. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones moderated the discussion.
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