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The State Capitol in Richmond, VA won’t look anything like Christmas anytime soon. In fact, the Cap City has officially canceled Christmas! Can you believe it? No, Ebenezer Scrudge didn’t get his wish, but a certain film producer did after choosing Hollywood over the holidays. Steven Spielberg’s new movie “Lincoln” will be shooting on location […]

You did it Richmond! You “Packed the Pods” and made someone’s holiday that much better.  We’d like to thank Food Lion & all of you for helping the Central Virginia Food Bank.  But we hope your generosity continues as we move into the Christmas season!  We need your help to put a smile on a […]

It’s that time of year once again where we all pitch in to make the holidays special for everyone. No matter where you are, who you are or how much you have, we can all do something to give back in our own way. That’s why today Radio One Richmond is so excited to kick […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN CLARK SHEARD Praise 104.7FM & PraiseRichmond.com salute one of Gospel music’s most beloved vocalists – the one & only Karen Clark Sheard. This legendary member of the Grammy-winning Detroit-based ensemble The Clark Sisters has thrilled and inspired a generation of singers and musicians since she was a child singing on table tops […]

It’s Friday and not only are we celebrating Veterans Day around Richmond, but we’re also celebrating a unique way to get in shape and get in gear from the SunTrust Richmond Marathon this weekend. One of our very own on-air personalities J.R. Davis (also of Praise 104.7/PraiseRichmond.com) is taking the challenge for the seventh year […]

TO OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN, OLD & NEW, ALIVE & RESTING TODAY WE SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, COMMITMENT, SERVICE & YOUR HONORABLE WAYS WE STAND HUMBLY BEFORE EACH OF YOU TO SAY “THANK YOU” HAPPY VETERANS DAY YOUR LIVES, YOUR WORK & YOUR SACRIFICE ARE APPRECIATED BEYOND MEASURE Today we’re making it an […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN NELSON Today, we celebrate one of contemporary gospel’s favorite new worship leaders Jonathan Nelson on his birthday. You know this Dove Award nominee for his work behind the scenes as a singer/songwriter and his runaway hit “My Name is Victory.” Wish this talented and gifted man of God a very special and […]

The sound of Gospel music is ever changing these days and it’s beginning to open up a great deal of dialogue about it’s origins in addition to its current effectiveness. This week, an interesting conversation online initiated by gospel newcomer Jessica Reedy (of BET Sunday Best) explored the honest opinions of fans worldwide on one […]

Enter to win a copy of ‘Rejoice & Shout’ featuring rare audio recordings, stirring film and TV performances with music by Mahalia Jackson, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Staple Singers and more. Take a jubilant journey through the sounds of gospel music! Rejoice & Shout is available NOW on DVD from Manolia Home Entertainment. […]

by Sheilah Belle Legendary gospel singer and pastor of Toledo, Ohio’s New Bethel Church (COGIC), Dr. Rance Allen, will be installed as Bishop on November 7th to oversee 14 Michigan churches in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) denomination this week at the 6.5 million-member organization’s 104th Holy Convocation in St. Louis, MO. He […]

PRAISE 104.7 FM & PRAISERICHMOND.COM WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH TO OUR VERY OWN SHEILAH BELLE (AKA “THE BELLE”) JOIN THE CELEBRATION ONLINE WITH US ALL DAY LONG Log in below to send a special birthday shout out to The Belle on the message board using your Twitter or Facebook profile. […]

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants to protect a deactivated Army fort in Virginia’s Tidewater area that played an important role in the nation’s slave history. A White House official said a proclamation Obama was signing Tuesday will designate Fort Monroe as a national monument, saving it from major development and preserving its history for […]