This group proudly prepares to turn the ground Sept. 29 to officially launch development of the Downtown plaza where a statue to Richmond pioneering businesswoman Maggie L. Walker will stand. Wielding the shovels are, from left: J. Maurice Hopkins of the Mag- gie Walker High School Class of 1965; City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert; Mrs. Walker’s great-great-grandson, Diallo Brooks of Washington; Gov. Terry McAuliffe; Mayor Dwight C. Jones; Mrs. Walker’s great-grandson, Johnny Mickens III of Richmond; Melvin Jones Jr., who helped spearhead the statue effort; and Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Richmond’s chief administrative officer. Location: Broad and Adams streets. The city is investing nearly $1 million to create the statue and plaza to honor Mrs. Walker, who, in 1903, became the first African-American woman to found and head a bank in the United States.

The James River from Libby Hill

Fun on 2nd Street // Thousands of people enjoyed music, food and fun during the 28th Annual 2nd Street Festival in Jackson Ward last weekend. Streets were blocked off to accommodate the stages, where a variety of musical acts and entertainers performed to appreciative crowds on Oct. 1 and 2.

Streets were blocked off to accommodate the stages, where a variety of musical acts and entertainers performed to appreciative crowds on Oct. 1 and 2.

Fun on 2nd Street // Andrea Daughtry, right, shows off her cowry shell glasses near the booths where vendors sold a variety of merchandise and food. The event is sponsored by Venture Richmond.

Making a statement // This church sign boldly proclaims support for the activist moment that seeks to end police shootings of unarmed African-Americans. The sign is posted on the First Unitarian Universalist Church in the West End. Location: Blanton Avenue across from Byrd Park.