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Guitarist Lamayah Collier waits her turn to perform. Sponsors included many of the area’s businesses and gather- ing spots, including Dogtown Dance Theater, Brewer’s Café, Bits n Bytes, Brand New Wave Barbershop, Girl Scout Troop 5237 and the Hull Street Public Library.

Guitarist Lamayah Collier waits her turn to perform. Sponsors included many of the area’s businesses and gather- ing spots, including Dogtown Dance Theater, Brewer’s Café, …

Published on October 22, 2016
At right, Arnita Neal, left, and her son, LaJuan, check out the work of artist Henry Murray that was on display, while Riley White, below, picks up a brush and creates his own masterpiece.

At right, Arnita Neal, left, and her son, LaJuan, check out the work of artist Henry Murray that was on display, while Riley White, below, …

Published on October 22, 2016
The Manchester neighborhood poured on the charm Saturday at the Manchester Manifestival. Organizers hope the event, fea- turing art, performers, health screenings, yoga, food trucks and vendors, will become an annual event in South Side.

The Manchester neighborhood poured on the charm Saturday at the Manchester Manifestival. Organizers hope the event, fea- turing art, performers, health screenings, yoga, food trucks …

Published on October 22, 2016
How many wings can you take down? // Hundreds of Richmonders ate their way through the 3rd Annual Kickin’ Chicken WingFest last Sunday at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in Shockoe Bottom. The festival, sponsored by the Enrichmond Foundation, coins itself as “Richmond’s biggest tailgate party,” with music and wings galore as restaurants compete for the coveted 2016 RVA Best Wings. Mama J’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward won the People’s Choice Award for best wings. People of all ages lined up to grab a wing or two — or five — in near perfect weather.

How many wings can you take down? // Hundreds of Richmonders ate their way through the 3rd Annual Kickin’ Chicken WingFest last Sunday at the …

Published on October 22, 2016
Mike Longo digs into a saucy wing at the WingFest, where he was crowned king in the festival’s wing eating competition.

Mike Longo digs into a saucy wing at the WingFest, where he was crowned king in the festival’s wing eating competition.

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016
Malai Keys, 7, sits down to savor the flavor of her wings at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market.

Malai Keys, 7, sits down to savor the flavor of her wings at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market.

Published on October 22, 2016
Links host history makers at VUU // Members of the James River Valley Chapter of The Links Inc. pose with their distinguished guests, seated from left, Kym Grinnage, vice president and general manager of WWBT/NBC12; Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, founding dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine and a former U.S. secretary of health and human services under President George H.W. Bush; former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, the nation’s first African-American elected governor; and Dr. Joseph F. Johnson, acting president of Virginia Union University. The women’s service organization hosted a community forum Oct. 10 at VUU featuring Dr. Sullivan and Gov. Wilder. The two talked about their latest books, with 200 copies purchased and donated for distribution to local high school and college students.

Links host history makers at VUU // Members of the James River Valley Chapter of The Links Inc. pose with their distinguished guests, seated from …

Published on October 22, 2016
Twig caught in Kanawha Canal near Great Ship Lock Park

Twig caught in Kanawha Canal near Great Ship Lock Park

Published on October 22, 2016
Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press // Tracy Sears, a local CBS news anchor, prepares to rappel 25 stories to the ground during the “Over the Top” fundraiser for Special Olympics Virginia last Friday. Location: SunTrust Center, 919 E. Main St., in Downtown. Each person who took the plunge had to raise $1,000 to participate in the adventure. This was the eighth and final edition of this daredevil event.

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press // Tracy Sears, a local CBS news anchor, prepares to rappel 25 stories to the ground during the “Over the Top” …

Published on October 22, 2016
Breaking it down // Kole Macklin, 10, shows off his dance skills as other students, parents and teachers celebrate the autumn mid- term last Saturday at the 4th Annual Fall extravaganza at J.e.b. Stuart elementary School on North Side.

Breaking it down // Kole Macklin, 10, shows off his dance skills as other students, parents and teachers celebrate the autumn mid- term last Saturday …

Published on October 22, 2016
Ana Edwards, Phil Wilayto

Ana Edwards, Phil Wilayto

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016
Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder talks about conditions in Richmond during his childhood during Monday’s symposium on race and American society at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder talks about conditions in Richmond during his childhood during Monday’s symposium on race and American society at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Published on October 22, 2016

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Published on October 22, 2016
Chowan University tailback Tyree Lee proves nearly unstoppable for the Virginia Union University defense. The Panthers lost to Chowan last Saturday 54-21.

Chowan University tailback Tyree Lee proves nearly unstoppable for the Virginia Union University defense. The Panthers lost to Chowan last Saturday 54-21.

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016
Rachel Daniel, 35, holds a photo of her 17-year-old daughter, Rose, who was abducted with more than 200 classmates on May 21, 2014, by Boko Haram militants from her school in Chibok, Nigeria. Rose’s brother, Bukar, 7, sits with his mother.

Rachel Daniel, 35, holds a photo of her 17-year-old daughter, Rose, who was abducted with more than 200 classmates on May 21, 2014, by Boko …

Published on October 22, 2016

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Published on October 22, 2016
This file photo shows the importance of voting to people throughout Richmond. Voters stand in a long line outside Carver Elementary School to cast ballots in the November 2008 presidential election.

This file photo shows the importance of voting to people throughout Richmond. Voters stand in a long line outside Carver Elementary School to cast ballots …

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016

Published on October 22, 2016