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Making Reading Fun // Volunteer Carolyn Hawley of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority wears her Dr. Seuss hat as she engages third-graders at Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in reading last Friday. She was among a cadre of volunteers who participated in special programs and activities at nine Richmond elementary schools for in celebration of Read Across America. Local and national efforts were designed to motivate children and teens to read. The National Education Association organizes the annual initiative.

Making Reading Fun // Volunteer Carolyn Hawley of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority wears her Dr. Seuss hat as she engages …

Published on March 11, 2016
Crocus bloom in Capitol Square

Crocus bloom in Capitol Square

Published on March 11, 2016
Opportunity time // Loxley Road on North Side is a prime example of the deteriorating fabric of hundreds of miles of city streets. Despite a wave of recent pothole repairs, up to half of the city’s aging roadways are rated to be in fair to poor condition. In 2012, City Auditor Umesh Dalal reported that the city would need to spend $277 million to bring all of the streets up to good condition. Since then, the city has poured at least $25 million into street maintenance in a bid to achieve Mayor Dwight C. Jones’s goal of repaving 25 percent of neighborhood streets within five years. Hopes that the city would keep investing between $6 million and $10 million a year into such projects are fading as the city’s borrowing capacity shrinks. During the next five years, the city plans to invest about $13.4 million into street maintenance, an average of $2.68 million a year. In his report, Mr. Dalal forecast that it would take a minimum of “several decades” for the city to address its street needs.

Opportunity time // Loxley Road on North Side is a prime example of the deteriorating fabric of hundreds of miles of city streets. Despite a …

Published on March 11, 2016
Grandpa’s top dawg // Sayyid Wilson, 4, surveys his surroundings last Friday as he enjoys a day out with his grandfather, Wesley Holmes. The two shared a soda and tasty food at Ray’s Dog House Plus at 401 N. 1st St. in Downtown.

Grandpa’s top dawg // Sayyid Wilson, 4, surveys his surroundings last Friday as he enjoys a day out with his grandfather, Wesley Holmes. The two …

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Kiana Johnson, Coach Gilbert

Kiana Johnson, Coach Gilbert

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Members of the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers basketball team and their supporters cheer Sunday’s announcement by the NCAA that VUU would host the Division II Women’s Atlantic Region Tournament at the VUU’s Barco-Stevens Hall March 11 through 14.

Members of the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers basketball team and their supporters cheer Sunday’s announcement by the NCAA that VUU would host the Division …

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Xavier Trent, Isaiah Anderson

Xavier Trent, Isaiah Anderson

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Quinton Chievous, Reginald Johnson, Jr.

Quinton Chievous, Reginald Johnson, Jr.

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Christian Dyer

Christian Dyer

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The founding members of the new giving circle SisterFund are, from left, Cynthia I. Newbille, Ellen F. Robertson, Evette Roots, Veronica Fleming, Greta Harris and Delores L. McQuinn.

The founding members of the new giving circle SisterFund are, from left, Cynthia I. Newbille, Ellen F. Robertson, Evette Roots, Veronica Fleming, Greta Harris and …

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Tomeka Anderson in an operating room in the new outpatient treatment center. Same-day surgeries will be among the offerings.

Tomeka Anderson in an operating room in the new outpatient treatment center. Same-day surgeries will be among the offerings.

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Wall art exemplifies the child-friendly approach of the new pavilion that will welcome the first patients and families on Monday, March 21.

Wall art exemplifies the child-friendly approach of the new pavilion that will welcome the first patients and families on Monday, March 21.

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe, third from left, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony Wednesday. Joining him, from left, Leslie Wyatt, executive director of the Children’s Hospital; VCU President Michael Rao; John DuVal, CEO of VCU Health Systems; Brianna Burke and her mother, Nicole Hauser; and Maggie Raph holding her son, Carter.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, third from left, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony Wednesday. Joining him, from left, Leslie Wyatt, executive director of the …

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A new landmark in Downtown, VCU’s Children’s Pavilion fills the block at 10th and Broad streets.

A new landmark in Downtown, VCU’s Children’s Pavilion fills the block at 10th and Broad streets.

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As the featured “Personality” in the Free Press edition published July 18-20, 2013, Dr. Marlon A. Haskell, pastor of Chicago Avenue Baptist Church, said his next goal was “to marry again, and fulfill God’s assignment for our lives.” Well …

As the featured “Personality” in the Free Press edition published July 18-20, 2013, Dr. Marlon A. Haskell, pastor of Chicago Avenue Baptist Church, said his …

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James Johnson Jr., minister of music at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, is launching the “Agree” campaign a year after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

James Johnson Jr., minister of music at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, is launching the “Agree” campaign a year after being diagnosed with multiple …

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Jerome W. Jones Jr., right, and his son, Jeromyah, stand by a display in the state’s Patrick Henry Building on Capitol Square of portraits they completed as part of their “Ingenious Artistic Minds (I AM)” collection. Their work will be on exhibited through Thursday, March 31.

Jerome W. Jones Jr., right, and his son, Jeromyah, stand by a display in the state’s Patrick Henry Building on Capitol Square of portraits they …

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Ms. Belton

Ms. Belton

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Members of the impromptu “Keep Ken Out” movement line the hallway and steps leading to the Virginia Senate gallery. Wearing stickers, like the one above, they came to the State Capitol to protest a Republican plan to seat Ken Cuccinelli on the Virginia Supreme Court. The protest and plan ended when he declined the position.

Members of the impromptu “Keep Ken Out” movement line the hallway and steps leading to the Virginia Senate gallery. Wearing stickers, like the one above, …

Published on March 11, 2016