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This photo captures the total solar eclipse in Indonesia in 2016. It was provided by Bob Baer and Sarah Kovac, participants in the Citizen CATE Experiment. More than 200 volunteers with the National Science Foundation-funded project have been given small telescopes and tripods to observe the Aug. 21 eclipse from 68 locations across the United States. The images will be combined for a movie.

This photo captures the total solar eclipse in Indonesia in 2016. It was provided by Bob Baer and Sarah Kovac, participants in the Citizen CATE …

Published on August 18, 2017
At right, Dr. Cheryl Ivy Green, president of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, leads people in prayer at the gathering where clergy members joined politicians, including Gov. Terry McAuliffe, far right, and Delegate Delores L. McQuinn of Richmond, second from right, and Congressman A. Donald McEachin.

At right, Dr. Cheryl Ivy Green, president of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, leads people in prayer at the gathering where clergy …

Published on August 18, 2017
Reconciliation rally // Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney addresses a crowd of hundreds Sunday during a solidarity rally at Richmond’s Slavery Reconciliation Statue at 15th and Main streets in Shockoe Bottom. Participants at the hour long vigil remembered the victims of the weekend’s violent clashes in Charlottesville over that city’s planned removal of Confederate statues. They also prayed for President Trump and direction in the ongoing battle against racism and hatred.

Reconciliation rally // Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney addresses a crowd of hundreds Sunday during a solidarity rally at Richmond’s Slavery Reconciliation Statue at 15th …

Published on August 18, 2017
Pretty petunias in the West End

Pretty petunias in the West End

Published on August 18, 2017
He said the company has nine trucks in operation and trims trees in the Richmond area on a three-year cycle. This work was taking place in the 2300 block of Broad Rock Boulevard in South Side.

He said the company has nine trucks in operation and trims trees in the Richmond area on a three-year cycle. This work was taking place …

Published on August 18, 2017
Cityscape // Tree pruning is now underway to help protect power lines throughout the city. Left, Ron Branch, a lift foreman, is among the workers removing branches that could knock down lines in a storm. He is an employee of Pennsylvania-based Asplundh Tree Expert Co., one of the private contractors Dominion Energy has hired to do the work. Asplundh general foreman David Fox describes the work as “regular maintenance to help keep customers’ lights on.”

Cityscape // Tree pruning is now underway to help protect power lines throughout the city. Left, Ron Branch, a lift foreman, is among the workers …

Published on August 18, 2017
Fun, sun and watermelon // Kristopher Adams, 6, and his sister, Kristianna, 5, cool off with some juicy watermelon last Sunday at the 34th Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival in Richmond. The free event attracts an estimated 118,000 people each year. In addition to collectively devouring a few thousand watermelons, the crowd enjoyed entertainment from 50 bands and other performers on five stages and browsed the wares of more than 100 street vendors and retail store merchants.

Fun, sun and watermelon // Kristopher Adams, 6, and his sister, Kristianna, 5, cool off with some juicy watermelon last Sunday at the 34th Annual …

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017
The red line shows the path of totality through the United States, while the yellow orbs show how much of the sun will be visible as the eclipse progresses.

The red line shows the path of totality through the United States, while the yellow orbs show how much of the sun will be visible …

Published on August 18, 2017
Viewers in South Carolina and along the western edge of North Carolina will be in the path of totality for the eclipse, meaning 100 percent of the sun will be blocked by the moon. In Richmond, up to 86 percent of the sun will be blocked during the eclipse.

Viewers in South Carolina and along the western edge of North Carolina will be in the path of totality for the eclipse, meaning 100 percent …

Published on August 18, 2017
During Monday’s solar eclipse, the moon will come between the sun and the Earth, fully or partially blocking the sun. The sky will start to get dark around 1:18 p.m., with the maximum coverage of the sun around 2:44 p.m. The sun will fully come out of the moon’s shadow at 4:03 p.m.

During Monday’s solar eclipse, the moon will come between the sun and the Earth, fully or partially blocking the sun. The sky will start to …

Published on August 18, 2017
This photo captures the total solar eclipse in Indonesia in 2016. It was provided by Bob Baer and Sarah Kovac, participants in the Citizen CATE Experiment. More than 200 volunteers with the National Science Foundation-funded project have been given small telescopes and tripods to observe the Aug. 21 eclipse from 68 locations across the United States. The images will be combined for a movie.

This photo captures the total solar eclipse in Indonesia in 2016. It was provided by Bob Baer and Sarah Kovac, participants in the Citizen CATE …

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

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Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017
Mr. Oher

Mr. Oher

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Ms. Rice

Ms. Rice

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Published on August 18, 2017
Lisa Gaines McDonald admires the monument honoring her late father, Coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines, following its unveiling last week in Coleman Park in Paducah, Ky.

Lisa Gaines McDonald admires the monument honoring her late father, Coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines, following its unveiling last week in Coleman Park in Paducah, …

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Photo courtesy of First Baptist Dallas Pastor Robert Jeffress preaches at First Baptist Dallas.

Photo courtesy of First Baptist Dallas Pastor Robert Jeffress preaches at First Baptist Dallas.

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Published on August 18, 2017
People line up outside the Virginia Historical Society for the Aug. 9 public hearing on the Confederate statues along Monument Avenue.

People line up outside the Virginia Historical Society for the Aug. 9 public hearing on the Confederate statues along Monument Avenue.

Published on August 18, 2017
audience members who want the Confederate statues to remain untouched on Monument Avenue hold up signs against any context being added.

audience members who want the Confederate statues to remain untouched on Monument Avenue hold up signs against any context being added.

Published on August 18, 2017
Commission members listen and take notes during the first public hearing Aug. 9. They are, from left, Kim Gray, Co-chair Gregg Kimball, Lauranett Lee, Stacy Burrs, Ed Ayers, Sarah Driggs, Julian Hayter and Coleen Butler Rodriguez.

Commission members listen and take notes during the first public hearing Aug. 9. They are, from left, Kim Gray, Co-chair Gregg Kimball, Lauranett Lee, Stacy …

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017

Published on August 18, 2017