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Spectators have a ringside seat as workers use powerful machines to demolish the parking deck of the vacant Richmond Plaza building at 7th and Cary streets in Downtown in August to make way for a 20-story office tower for Dominion Resources.

Spectators have a ringside seat as workers use powerful machines to demolish the parking deck of the vacant Richmond Plaza building at 7th and Cary …

Published on December 30, 2016
Brad Spangler takes a closer look at a car crushed under trees felled by a June storm that packed 70 mph winds, dropped 1.6 inches of rain and knocked out power to nearly 120,000 homes and businesses in Richmond and Henrico County. Location: Seminary and Claremont avenues in North Side.

Brad Spangler takes a closer look at a car crushed under trees felled by a June storm that packed 70 mph winds, dropped 1.6 inches …

Published on December 30, 2016
Clement Britt Gina Johnston and Falco competed for top honors in the dog-leaping competition during Dominion River Rock festival on Brown’s Island in May.

Clement Britt Gina Johnston and Falco competed for top honors in the dog-leaping competition during Dominion River Rock festival on Brown’s Island in May.

Published on December 30, 2016
The group known as Coaches Against Violence Everywhere joined in a circle of prayer with community members in Creighton Court in January and spoke out against violence that has claimed the lives of young people in Metro Richmond.

The group known as Coaches Against Violence Everywhere joined in a circle of prayer with community members in Creighton Court in January and spoke out …

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The first pedestrians stream across the newly opened T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge over the James River following the ribbon-cutting in December during the Grand Illumination in Downtown.

The first pedestrians stream across the newly opened T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge over the James River following the ribbon-cutting in December during the Grand …

Published on December 30, 2016
Morgan Bullock, seen in silhouette, practices one of the intricate and athletic Irish dance moves in April at the Baffa Academy of Irish Dance in Chesterfield County. The Richmond area teen placed 50th for her solo dancing in the World Irish Dance Championships.

Morgan Bullock, seen in silhouette, practices one of the intricate and athletic Irish dance moves in April at the Baffa Academy of Irish Dance in …

Published on December 30, 2016
Nearly 1,000 people, including Gov. Terry McAuliffe and several elected officials, gather at Diversity Richmond to show their support for Orlando, Fla., following the massacre of 49 people and the wounding of 53 others at a gay nightclub there in June.

Nearly 1,000 people, including Gov. Terry McAuliffe and several elected officials, gather at Diversity Richmond to show their support for Orlando, Fla., following the massacre …

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Capitol Police carry away a demonstrator who refused to leave the south steps of the Capitol during a February protest of utility giant Dominion’s plans to deal with coal ash. About eight people were arrested.

Capitol Police carry away a demonstrator who refused to leave the south steps of the Capitol during a February protest of utility giant Dominion’s plans …

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Theology school graduates at Virginia Union University, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy during commencement ceremonies in May.

Theology school graduates at Virginia Union University, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy during commencement ceremonies …

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016
Mrs. Obama waves to delegates at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., sporting a rose and gray silk jacquard dress by designer Tracy Reese. Below, First Lady Michelle Obama wears a floor-length, rose gold chainmail gown designed by Atelier Versace during the October State Dinner for the prime minister of Italy and his wife.

Mrs. Obama waves to delegates at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., sporting a rose and gray silk jacquard dress by designer Tracy …

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Mrs. Obama wears a two-piece lemongrass-hued ensemble by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo as she walks down Pennsylvania Avenue with newly sworn-in President Obama in January 2009.

Mrs. Obama wears a two-piece lemongrass-hued ensemble by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo as she walks down Pennsylvania Avenue with newly sworn-in President Obama in January …

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First Lady Michelle Obama steps onto the stage at her husband’s first inaugural ball in January 2009 wearing a custom ivory, one-shoulder gown with Swarovski crystals and rosette appliqués by designer Jason Wu. Mr. Wu also designed the ruby gown, far right, Mrs. Obama wore at the second inaugural ball in January 2013.

First Lady Michelle Obama steps onto the stage at her husband’s first inaugural ball in January 2009 wearing a custom ivory, one-shoulder gown with Swarovski …

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Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016
August Wilson

August Wilson

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Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016
Coach Watts

Coach Watts

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Brian Harris

Brian Harris

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Published on December 30, 2016
Tyrone E. Nelson, chair of the Henrico County Board of

Tyrone E. Nelson, chair of the Henrico County Board of

Published on December 30, 2016
Jeff Bourne, chair of the Richmond School Board: I appreciate the opportunity to share with all of the Richmond Free Press readers my foremost wishes for 2017. My first and foremost wish is for continued health and well-being for my wife, Anedra, my daughter, Sydney, and my son, Joseph. I also pray that I become a better husband and father in 2017. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” So it is my hope that, as we move through the year 2017, our city takes bold steps to enrich and improve the lives of our most precious resource — our children. Giving our young people the opportunity, tools and foundation to reach their wildest dreams is vitally important to the future of our city, our region, our Commonwealth and our country. Those are my foremost wishes for 2017 — and every year.

Jeff Bourne, chair of the Richmond School Board: I appreciate the opportunity to share with all of the Richmond Free Press readers my foremost wishes …

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Mamie E. Locke, state senator from Hampton and chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus:

Mamie E. Locke, state senator from Hampton and chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus:

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Levar Stoney, Richmond mayor-elect:

Levar Stoney, Richmond mayor-elect:

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Tim Kaine, U.S. senator representing Virginia and 2016 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate:

Tim Kaine, U.S. senator representing Virginia and 2016 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate:

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Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016
Jars of soil from sites where black people were lynched.

Jars of soil from sites where black people were lynched.

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Published on December 30, 2016
Mr. Freelon

Mr. Freelon

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Published on December 30, 2016
Sakara Bey, 8, lights the Kwanzaa kinara with her father, Hakim Bey, and grandmother, Shakila Davis, on Wednesday at Mrs. Davis’ Henrico County home. The family is celebrating the third day of Kwanzaa, ujima, or collective work and responsibility.

Sakara Bey, 8, lights the Kwanzaa kinara with her father, Hakim Bey, and grandmother, Shakila Davis, on Wednesday at Mrs. Davis’ Henrico County home. The …

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016

Published on December 30, 2016