A.J. Nwoko

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RICHMOND, Va. — More than 240 veterans and service members gathered at the Virginia War Memorial for the second annual Legacy Ruck and Roll event. The 3-mile walk on Saturday honored lives lost in service while bringing together families affected by military sacrifice. "We are honored to have you all with us today to come together to remember and connect and honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation," said Sarah Geisen.

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PETERSBURG, Va. — A Petersburg nonprofit that has spent 13 years helping people with disabilities now needs help itself to make its community center fully accessible. Thisability, founded by Tara Sample, has been providing services to those with varying disabilities in the Petersburg area and beyond for over a decade. "We went from providing resources and information to play groups and a Christmas program," Sample said.

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PETERSBURG, Va. — A Petersburg nonprofit is providing a creative space for people with disabilities through weekly art sessions and community events. Thisability, founded by Tara Sample, hosted a painting session Thursday where participants were encouraged to express themselves freely through art. "Art is something that kind of gives them the freedom of expression," Sample said. "We didn't instruct them on what to paint.

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RICHMOND, Va. — New tariffs on steel and aluminum are impacting small businesses and nonprofits that rely on these materials, forcing them to pay more for supplies and maintenance. Build RVA, a nonprofit maker space in Richmond, is feeling the pinch as prices rise for the raw materials their members use for creative projects. "We try to make making as accessible as possible," said Josh Stolberg, Build RVA co-president of strategy.

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RICHMOND, Va. — The Winchester Greens living community in Chesterfield is about 20 years old and it's expanding with affordable housing top of mind for developers. Winchester Greens is one example of a housing model that Greta Harris, president of the Better Housing Coalition, believes will make living in Richmond more feasible, no matter who you are or how much you make.