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Mayor Jones

Mayor Jones

Published on March 26, 2015
A swath of rubble and destruction through Richmond’s central district is visible in this stereograph by Alexander Gardner originally published in April 1865.

A swath of rubble and destruction through Richmond’s central district is visible in this stereograph by Alexander Gardner originally published in April 1865.

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015
An unidentified Union soldier poses with his wife and two daughters in this photograph taken circa 1863-1865.

An unidentified Union soldier poses with his wife and two daughters in this photograph taken circa 1863-1865.

Published on March 26, 2015
This barrier now detours traffic from Fairmount Avenue, one block from the avenue’s intersection with 25th Street, Nine Mile Road and S Street. There, heavy equipment is digging up asphalt to create a new roundabout that will replace traffic lights at the busy intersection. Simons Contracting was awarded a $784,500 contract for the work that will disrupt traffic for three months. Total project cost: $1.2 million.

This barrier now detours traffic from Fairmount Avenue, one block from the avenue’s intersection with 25th Street, Nine Mile Road and S Street. There, heavy …

Published on March 26, 2015
Mothers from the Richmond Chapter of Jack and Jill of America gather at Lucille Brown Middle School, where they conducted a career readiness program recently for young girls in a special mentoring program. The volunteers also provide tutoring and lessons in etiquette, dress and hair care to the group. Their efforts are supported by a grant from the National Jack and Jill Foundation. The Richmond Free Press donated newspapers and tickets for the students to attend the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the Richmond Coliseum.

Mothers from the Richmond Chapter of Jack and Jill of America gather at Lucille Brown Middle School, where they conducted a career readiness program recently …

Published on March 26, 2015
Cori Bernal, left, and Ginette Perea dance the flamenco to the music of Spanish guitar maestro Michael “Miguelito” Perez. They were among the crowd-pleasing artists who performed at the VCU Flamenco Festival V last Saturday. Location: The Singleton Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Cori Bernal, left, and Ginette Perea dance the flamenco to the music of Spanish guitar maestro Michael “Miguelito” Perez. They were among the crowd-pleasing artists …

Published on March 26, 2015
Robert W. Brown Jr. shares a treasured moment Sunday with his daughters, Kendell, 2, and Morgan, 4, at the Trinity Family Life Center on North Side.

Robert W. Brown Jr. shares a treasured moment Sunday with his daughters, Kendell, 2, and Morgan, 4, at the Trinity Family Life Center on North …

Published on March 26, 2015
The unifying event was part of the Date With Dad Weekend 2015, held March 20 through 22 at various Richmond locations. Other father-daughter events were held at the Downtown YMCA on Friday, a 5K race and block party at Armstrong High School on Saturday, and a father-daughter dance for inmates at the Richmond Justice Center on Saturday. The weekend of activities is to strengthen the bonds between fathers and their daughters, according to the two organizing groups, Richmond-based CAMP DIVA, which is a part of the national organization Girls for a Change. Several celebrities appeared in Richmond for the events, including actor Chad L. Coleman of the hit AMC television show “The Walking Dead.” On March 17, Mayor Dwight C. Jones officially commended the girls for belonging to CAMP DIVA.

The unifying event was part of the Date With Dad Weekend 2015, held March 20 through 22 at various Richmond locations. Other father-daughter events were …

Published on March 26, 2015
Top This Dad! Michael Walker and his exuberant, high-flying daughter, Sage, 6, share the stage Sunday at the eighth annual Date With Dad Dinner and Dance at the Trinity Family Life Center on North Side. The event, organized locally by CAMP DIVA, was part of Date With Dad Weekend 2015, which is intended to draw dads and daughters closer together.

Top This Dad! Michael Walker and his exuberant, high-flying daughter, Sage, 6, share the stage Sunday at the eighth annual Date With Dad Dinner and …

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015
The Free Press presents a three-part installment chronicling the African-American experience during the liberation of Richmond in April 1865 and the final days of the Civil War. This is Part One.

The Free Press presents a three-part installment chronicling the African-American experience during the liberation of Richmond in April 1865 and the final days of the …

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015
Sketch of Lumpkin’s Jail from “A History of the Richmond Theological Seminary.”

Sketch of Lumpkin’s Jail from “A History of the Richmond Theological Seminary.”

Published on March 26, 2015
Mr. Chiles

Mr. Chiles

Published on March 26, 2015
Mr. Chester

Mr. Chester

Published on March 26, 2015
First African Baptist Church at Broad and College streets in 1865. Many African-Americans took refuge in the church, fearing they would be made into human shields by Confederates.

First African Baptist Church at Broad and College streets in 1865. Many African-Americans took refuge in the church, fearing they would be made into human …

Published on March 26, 2015
An unidentified Union soldier poses with his wife and two daughters in this photograph taken circa 1863-1865.

An unidentified Union soldier poses with his wife and two daughters in this photograph taken circa 1863-1865.

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015
Rev. Whitaker

Rev. Whitaker

Published on March 26, 2015
Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers inspiration and a spiritual message to an enthusiastic audience of 4,500 people last Saturday at the 2015 Transformation Expo at the Richmond Coliseum.

Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers inspiration and a spiritual message to an enthusiastic audience of 4,500 people last Saturday at the 2015 Transformation Expo at the …

Published on March 26, 2015
Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015
Virginia Commonwealth University Coach Shaka Smart consoles senior Treveon Graham after the team’s 75-72 overtime loss in the NCAA Tournament to Ohio State University last Thursday.

Virginia Commonwealth University Coach Shaka Smart consoles senior Treveon Graham after the team’s 75-72 overtime loss in the NCAA Tournament to Ohio State University last …

Published on March 26, 2015
University of Kentucky forward Karl-Anthony Towns shoots over a trio of Hampton University defenders last Thursday in the No. 1 seed Wildcats’ 79-56 rout of the No. 16 seed Pirates in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

University of Kentucky forward Karl-Anthony Towns shoots over a trio of Hampton University defenders last Thursday in the No. 1 seed Wildcats’ 79-56 rout of …

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015

Published on March 26, 2015
Mr. Hill

Mr. Hill

Published on March 26, 2015
Ms. Aird

Ms. Aird

Published on March 26, 2015
Mr. Bagby, Mr Lamber, Rev. Young

Mr. Bagby, Mr Lamber, Rev. Young

Published on March 26, 2015
Tricycle Gardens project manager Claire Sadeghzadeh delivers fresh apples and other produce to Song’s Market in the East End.

Tricycle Gardens project manager Claire Sadeghzadeh delivers fresh apples and other produce to Song’s Market in the East End.

Published on March 26, 2015
Bloodied University of Virginia student Martese Johnson is held down by an ABC agent after being slammed to the ground last week outside a Charlottesville pub.

Bloodied University of Virginia student Martese Johnson is held down by an ABC agent after being slammed to the ground last week outside a Charlottesville …

Published on March 26, 2015
University of Virginia student Martese Johnson, center, stands with his attorney, Daniel Watkins, right, and his mother, Dychea, and older brother, Michael, last Thursday at a news conference before his attorney read a statement from the honors student about his arrest.

University of Virginia student Martese Johnson, center, stands with his attorney, Daniel Watkins, right, and his mother, Dychea, and older brother, Michael, last Thursday at …

Published on March 26, 2015