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Vibrant rose in Church Hill

Vibrant rose in Church Hill

Published on November 6, 2015
Historic inauguration at UR - With his wife, Dr. Betty Crutcher, right, and daughter Sara proudly in attendance, Dr. Crutcher was inaugurated Oct. 30 as UR’s 10th president. He is the first African-American to lead the private, liberal arts university since it was founded in 1830. Events included an inaugural luncheon, a symposium on equity in higher education and a homecoming concert.

Historic inauguration at UR - With his wife, Dr. Betty Crutcher, right, and daughter Sara proudly in attendance, Dr. Crutcher was inaugurated Oct. 30 as …

Published on November 6, 2015
Historic inauguration at UR - Dr. Ronald A. Crutcher, center, receives the sterling silver Presidential Chain of Office at the University of Richmond from President Emeritus Edward L. Ayers and Dr. Kristine A. Nolin, university marshal and associate professor of chemistry.

Historic inauguration at UR - Dr. Ronald A. Crutcher, center, receives the sterling silver Presidential Chain of Office at the University of Richmond from President …

Published on November 6, 2015
Leaves blanket the grass at 42nd Street and Stonewall Avenue in South Side — a familiar autumn scene in many areas of Richmond. Rake and blower time has arrived. In a move to save money, the city has pushed back its leaf collection and will limit it to one pass. The start date: Monday, Nov. 30. The collections will begin in neighborhoods in the North Side, adjacent to Downtown and in the near West End and continue across the city through early February. The work will be delayed if there are snowfalls.

Leaves blanket the grass at 42nd Street and Stonewall Avenue in South Side — a familiar autumn scene in many areas of Richmond. Rake and …

Published on November 6, 2015
Dr. E. Faye Williams

Dr. E. Faye Williams

Published on November 6, 2015
Sheila Anderson casts her ballot Tuesday at her polling place at Thirty-first Street Baptist Church in the East End.

Sheila Anderson casts her ballot Tuesday at her polling place at Thirty-first Street Baptist Church in the East End.

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
Ivory Coast native Daudet Grazai uses his drumming and acrobatic skills in the production.

Ivory Coast native Daudet Grazai uses his drumming and acrobatic skills in the production.

Published on November 6, 2015
Colorfully costumed artists, center from left, Guillaume Paquin (Entu), Giulia Piolanti (Tsyal) and Gabriel Christo (Ralu) go through final rehearsals last week in Shreveport, La., for “TORUK – The Final Flight,” the latest Cirque du Soleil production. The show, inspired by the award-winning movie “AVATAR,” will run the Friday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 29 at Richmond Coliseum.

Colorfully costumed artists, center from left, Guillaume Paquin (Entu), Giulia Piolanti (Tsyal) and Gabriel Christo (Ralu) go through final rehearsals last week in Shreveport, La., …

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
Richmond gospel music icon Larry Bland and his quartet, Promise, are scheduled to perform a free concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at G

Richmond gospel music icon Larry Bland and his quartet, Promise, are scheduled to perform a free concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at G

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
Gospel music icon Dr. Bobby Jones, whose popular TV show “Bobby Jones Gospel” is in its 35th and final season on BET, shares a laugh with Barksdale “Barky” Haggins during a 2011 visit to Barky’s Spiritual Stores on Broad Street in Downtown.

Gospel music icon Dr. Bobby Jones, whose popular TV show “Bobby Jones Gospel” is in its 35th and final season on BET, shares a laugh …

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
Virginia Union University’s Jerome Robinson breaks away from an Elizabeth City State University defender in the Panthers’ 43-31 home win last Saturday at Hovey Field.

Virginia Union University’s Jerome Robinson breaks away from an Elizabeth City State University defender in the Panthers’ 43-31 home win last Saturday at Hovey Field.

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
World Gymnastics champion Simone Biles, left, and second place winner Gabby Douglas show off their medals after the women’s all-around final competition Oct. 29 in Glasgow, Scotland.

World Gymnastics champion Simone Biles, left, and second place winner Gabby Douglas show off their medals after the women’s all-around final competition Oct. 29 in …

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
The Rev. Roscoe D. Cooper III, left, receives congratulations from Henrico Delegate Lamont Bagby after Tuesday’s election results showed both men were victorious. Rev. Cooper won a close race to represent the Fairfield District on the Henrico School Board. Delegate Bagby, who won re-election Tuesday to the General Assembly, previously held the Fairfield seat.

The Rev. Roscoe D. Cooper III, left, receives congratulations from Henrico Delegate Lamont Bagby after Tuesday’s election results showed both men were victorious. Rev. Cooper …

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
Democratic candidate Daniel H. Gecker, seated center, talks with supporters Tuesday night at a Shockoe Bottom restaurant while awaiting late election results from Powhatan County. With the county last and late to report, Mr. Gecker conceded the 10th Senate District race on Wednesday to Republican Glen H. Sturtevant Jr., a Richmond School Board member.

Democratic candidate Daniel H. Gecker, seated center, talks with supporters Tuesday night at a Shockoe Bottom restaurant while awaiting late election results from Powhatan County. …

Published on November 6, 2015
Cornell W. Brooks makes a point as the national NAACP president addresses a luncheon audience last Saturday during the 80th Annual Convention of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP in Downtown.

Cornell W. Brooks makes a point as the national NAACP president addresses a luncheon audience last Saturday during the 80th Annual Convention of the Virginia …

Published on November 6, 2015

Published on November 6, 2015
Gov. Terry McAuliffe, seated center, restores the voting rights of two felons who are rebuilding their lives, Chanté Hamlin, seated left, and Bobby Jack Blevins, seated right, during the state NAACP convention last weekend. Looking on, from left, are interim state NAACP Executive Director Jack Gravely, state Attorney General Mark Herring, outgoing state NAACP President Carmen Taylor and Henrico Delegate Lamont Bagby.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, seated center, restores the voting rights of two felons who are rebuilding their lives, Chanté Hamlin, seated left, and Bobby Jack Blevins, …

Published on November 6, 2015