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Published on April 8, 2016
Honoring slain trooper // Angela Courteau and her daughters, Elara, 5, and Nina, 1, place flowers on the car of slain Virginia State Police Trooper Chad P. Dermyer last Friday at State Police headquarters in Chesterfield County. People from Metro Richmond and around the state and nation paid their respects to the 37-year-old Michigan native who was fatally shot during a counterterrorism training exercise last Thursday at the Richmond Greyhound bus station. Authorities said other troopers inside the bus station then shot and killed the gunman, James Brown III of Aurora, Ill. Two women were wounded, including an athlete from the University of Binghamton in New York who was headed to a track and field event in Williamsburg. They were hospitalized with injuries described as not life threatening. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and police officers from 20 states were among the thousands of mourners at Trooper Dermyer’s funeral Tuesday in Hampton. He was buried in Gloucester County.

Honoring slain trooper // Angela Courteau and her daughters, Elara, 5, and Nina, 1, place flowers on the car of slain Virginia State Police Trooper …

Published on April 8, 2016
Yellow tape now blocks the granite steps leading into the Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch in Downtown. Over the years, winter’s cold has cracked the steps, making them dangerous, according to Clay Dishon, interim library director. The city Department of Public Works is planning needed repairs so patrons can once again use the stairway at 101 E. Franklin St.

Yellow tape now blocks the granite steps leading into the Richmond Public Library’s Main Branch in Downtown. Over the years, winter’s cold has cracked the …

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Carefree // As her friend looks on, Shaniy Smith, 6, maneuvers her skateboard down steps along a walkway in Richmond’s Gilpin Court as they joyfully played Monday in the sunshine. In the background, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham and other officers walk through the public housing community meeting with neighbors to talk about their safety concerns. They later convened at the Calhoun Community Center to talk about a sudden spike in major crimes, especially gun violence, this year. Chief Durham conducted a similar walk Tuesday in the Randolph community.

Carefree // As her friend looks on, Shaniy Smith, 6, maneuvers her skateboard down steps along a walkway in Richmond’s Gilpin Court as they joyfully …

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Kickoff of mayor’s race // Dr. Claude G. Perkins, president of Virginia Union University, shakes hands with moderator Robert Holsworth as he welcomes 12 Richmond mayoral candidates to a forum Wednesday night in the university’s Allix B. James Chapel. The candidates attending the event are, from left, Brad Froman, Rick Tatnall, Michelle Mosby, Lawrence Williams and Lillie Estes. To Dr. Perkins’ left are candidates Chris Hilbert, Joe Morrissey, Alan Schintzius, Bruce Tyler, Jon Baliles and Chad Ingold. Jack Berry, who announced his plans to run Tuesday, attended the forum but is not pictured. Forum host L. Douglas Wilder, a former Richmond mayor and governor, is seated behind the podium. A standing room only crowd of more than 600 people listened as the candidates made their debut in the contest for the city’s top post. Richmond voters will choose the mayor in the November general election.

Kickoff of mayor’s race // Dr. Claude G. Perkins, president of Virginia Union University, shakes hands with moderator Robert Holsworth as he welcomes 12 Richmond …

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With a large screen illuminating their onstage presence Saturday, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about growing up in Richmond with Harvard University professor Dr. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr. at the Richmond Forum.

With a large screen illuminating their onstage presence Saturday, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about growing up in Richmond with Harvard University professor Dr. …

Published on April 8, 2016

Published on April 8, 2016
University of Virginia alumni will host a scholarship benefit next week at the Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland at Boulevard Square in Richmond featuring a screening of a locally made short film about Jackson Ward, it has been announced.

University of Virginia alumni will host a scholarship benefit next week at the Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland at Boulevard Square in Richmond featuring a screening …

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Ecstatic teammates mob Villanova’s Kris Jenkins (2) after he shot the winning three-point basket to upset the University of North Carolina 77-74 and secure his school’s first NCAA men’s Division I hoops championship since 1985. Just four-tenths of a second were left on the clock when the game-ending shot left his hands. His shot came just 4.3 seconds after UNC’s Marcus Paige hit an off-balance 3-pointer to tie the game, seemingly sending it to overtime.

Ecstatic teammates mob Villanova’s Kris Jenkins (2) after he shot the winning three-point basket to upset the University of North Carolina 77-74 and secure his …

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Published on April 8, 2016

Published on April 8, 2016
There is a pot of gold waiting at the end of the baseball rainbow. But it sure can be hard getting there. Consider the quest of Carlos Moncrief.

There is a pot of gold waiting at the end of the baseball rainbow. But it sure can be hard getting there. Consider the quest …

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Published on April 8, 2016

Published on April 8, 2016

Published on April 8, 2016

Published on April 8, 2016
President Obama speaks to about 140 religious leaders March 30 during an Easter Prayer Breakfast in the State Dining Room at the White House. It was his last such annual event as president.

President Obama speaks to about 140 religious leaders March 30 during an Easter Prayer Breakfast in the State Dining Room at the White House. It …

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Mr. Freeman

Mr. Freeman

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Published on April 8, 2016

Published on April 8, 2016
Six Open High School students are organizing the citywide high school walkout and protest Monday, April 11, under the banner “Students for RPS.” Seated, from left, are Eva Chenoweth, Emma Silverman and Caroline McCaig. Standing, from left, are Christopher Bowling, Naomi Thompson and Michelle Strohecker.

Six Open High School students are organizing the citywide high school walkout and protest Monday, April 11, under the banner “Students for RPS.” Seated, from …

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Mr. Williamson

Mr. Williamson

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Gov. McAuliffe

Gov. McAuliffe

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Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi addresses the audience last Thursday at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.

Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi addresses the audience last Thursday at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.

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Published on April 8, 2016
President Obama talks during an informal lunch last week at a Washington restaurant with top aides and four individuals who previously served time in prison, including Kemba Smith who grew up in Henrico County.

President Obama talks during an informal lunch last week at a Washington restaurant with top aides and four individuals who previously served time in prison, …

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Kemba Smith, a former Henrico resident, hugs President Obama during a meeting March 30 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House with former federal prison inmates whose sentences have been commuted.

Kemba Smith, a former Henrico resident, hugs President Obama during a meeting March 30 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House with former federal …

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