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Vibrant ornamental grass Downtown

Vibrant ornamental grass Downtown

Published on February 5, 2016
Cityscape // The goal of the investment: To transform Richmond’s port into a job and business generator. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Mayor Dwight C. Jones joined a parade of state and local officials in touring the port Monday to see the crane and celebrate the improvements.

Cityscape // The goal of the investment: To transform Richmond’s port into a job and business generator. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Mayor Dwight C. Jones …

Published on February 5, 2016
Cityscape // This new 124-ton crane stands tall at the Richmond Marine Terminal, making it easier to load and unload cargo from ships docked at the James River port off Commerce Road in South Side. The crane, which reaches about 24 stories, cost $4.2 million and is part of the $17 million being invested in the port by the Virginia Port Authority, the independent agency leasing and operating the city’s port for the next 40 years.

Cityscape // This new 124-ton crane stands tall at the Richmond Marine Terminal, making it easier to load and unload cargo from ships docked at …

Published on February 5, 2016
Let Freedom Ring // Church member Liz Montgomery, left, of Williamsburg, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and entertainer Dionne Warwick, right, leave the church after the ceremony. People interested in ringing the bell during February can register online at www.letfreedomringchallenge.org.

Let Freedom Ring // Church member Liz Montgomery, left, of Williamsburg, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and entertainer Dionne Warwick, right, leave the church after …

Published on February 5, 2016
Let freedom ring! // People of all backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths came from across the nation to participate Monday in the “Let Freedom Ring: A Call to Heal a Nation” initiative at historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg. There, they rang the church’s newly restored bell as part of the initiative marking the church’s 240th anniversary and to engender racial healing, peace and justice nationwide. People from across the nation can ring the bell in person or virtually during Black History Month. Monday’s kickoff included noted civil rights and justice advocates, remarks from former U.S. Ambassador Susan John Cook and the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., as well as descendents of President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, the African-American woman he enslaved and fathered six children with, who rang the bell. Entertainer Valerie Simpson of the famed singing duo Ashford and Simpson sang during the ceremony, along with the Hampton University Symphonic Choir.

Let freedom ring! // People of all backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths came from across the nation to participate Monday in the “Let Freedom Ring: A …

Published on February 5, 2016
Let Freedom Ring! // A group of women join togeather to ring the bell at First Baptist Church, one of the nation’s oldest African-American churches.

Let Freedom Ring! // A group of women join togeather to ring the bell at First Baptist Church, one of the nation’s oldest African-American churches.

Published on February 5, 2016
Let freedom ring! // After the ceremony, Rev. Jackson poses for a photograph with Shannon Lanier, center, and his daughters, Madison and McKenzie, who are Jefferson-Hemings descendents.

Let freedom ring! // After the ceremony, Rev. Jackson poses for a photograph with Shannon Lanier, center, and his daughters, Madison and McKenzie, who are …

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Organizer James E. “J.J.” Minor III, center, speaks at Tuesday’s news conference announcing the Community Action Summit. Other summit sponsors with him are, from left, Kim Morgan and LaToya Williams of Mothers Against Violence; Charles Willis of United Communities Against Crime; and Woody Winborne, Maurice Tyler and Aaron Turner of Coaches Against Violence Everywhere.

Organizer James E. “J.J.” Minor III, center, speaks at Tuesday’s news conference announcing the Community Action Summit. Other summit sponsors with him are, from left, …

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Published on February 5, 2016
Dr. Scantlebury

Dr. Scantlebury

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Mr. Knight

Mr. Knight

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Ms Aduba, Ms Davis, Mr. Elba

Ms Aduba, Ms Davis, Mr. Elba

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Published on February 5, 2016
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC playoff game Jan. 17 in Denver.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC playoff game Jan. 17 in Denver.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton dives for a touchdown during the Jan. 24 NFC championship game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton dives for a touchdown during the Jan. 24 NFC championship game against the Arizona Cardinals in Charlotte, N.C.

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Published on February 5, 2016

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Serena Williams, right, embraces Angelique Kerber of Germany after losing to the younger player in last Saturday’s final at the Australian Open.

Serena Williams, right, embraces Angelique Kerber of Germany after losing to the younger player in last Saturday’s final at the Australian Open.

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Published on February 5, 2016

Published on February 5, 2016
Virginia Union University President Claude Perkins, left, honors Dr. Wyatt T. Walker during a worship service Thursday morning at the campus.

Virginia Union University President Claude Perkins, left, honors Dr. Wyatt T. Walker during a worship service Thursday morning at the campus.

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The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, former spiritual adviser to President Obama, praises Dr. Wyatt T. Walker’s efforts to keep faith traditions alive through his scholarship on African-American sacred songs.

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, former spiritual adviser to President Obama, praises Dr. Wyatt T. Walker’s efforts to keep faith traditions alive through his scholarship on …

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This close-up of the body camera worn by Richmond Police Officer Scott Land shows the size of the cameras being used starting this week by officers at the Fourth Precinct in North Side.

This close-up of the body camera worn by Richmond Police Officer Scott Land shows the size of the cameras being used starting this week by …

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Published on February 5, 2016
Mayor Dwight C. Jones vows to make “every day count” in his last year as he delivers his final State of the City address on Jan. 28. Location: Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre in Downtown. He will leave office Dec. 31.

Mayor Dwight C. Jones vows to make “every day count” in his last year as he delivers his final State of the City address on …

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Inspector Ben Yan shows how the lead detector instrument works during a demonstration Wednesday in his office at the Richmond City Health District.

Inspector Ben Yan shows how the lead detector instrument works during a demonstration Wednesday in his office at the Richmond City Health District.

Published on February 5, 2016
Principal Yates, Dr. Cannaday

Principal Yates, Dr. Cannaday

Published on February 5, 2016