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Rev. A. Lincoln James and Rev. Phoebe Roaf

Rev. A. Lincoln James and Rev. Phoebe Roaf

Published on August 25, 2017
A ‘Down Home’ gathering // Hundreds of people sit back, enjoying the weather, the music and connecting with friends and relatives at the popular free event.

A ‘Down Home’ gathering // Hundreds of people sit back, enjoying the weather, the music and connecting with friends and relatives at the popular free …

Published on August 25, 2017
A ‘Down Home’ gathering // The Elegba Folklore Society delivered food, entertainment and opportunities to support local vendors at its 27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion on Saturday in Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park. Above, a singer with the Washington-based Full Power Blues performs traditional and dance blues music with the group’s signature style.

A ‘Down Home’ gathering // The Elegba Folklore Society delivered food, entertainment and opportunities to support local vendors at its 27th Annual Down Home Family …

Published on August 25, 2017
Solar phenomenon // use approved eclipse glasses to view the event from the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge in Downtown. Dr. Francis E. Mensah, assistant professor of physics at Virginia Union University, sets up on the university’s lawn as spectators gather to view the eclipse.

Solar phenomenon // use approved eclipse glasses to view the event from the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge in Downtown. Dr. Francis E. Mensah, assistant …

Published on August 25, 2017
Solar phenomenon // Richmonders by the hundreds took to parks, front yards and rooftops Monday to witness the phenomenal solar eclipse. The rare total eclipse was visible across the entire United States, from Oregon to South Carolina. In the Richmond area, the moon covered about 85 percent of the sun during the 2-minute climax about 2:44 p.m. Left, youngsters with the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, led by Shanna Battle,

Solar phenomenon // Richmonders by the hundreds took to parks, front yards and rooftops Monday to witness the phenomenal solar eclipse. The rare total eclipse …

Published on August 25, 2017
Tree-lined path at Chimborazo Park

Tree-lined path at Chimborazo Park

Published on August 25, 2017
Fresh look for the new year // Volunteers work to brighten the halls in the building that is more than 100 years old.

Fresh look for the new year // Volunteers work to brighten the halls in the building that is more than 100 years old.

Published on August 25, 2017
Silly, a local artist, paints the school’s mascot, a Jaguar, on the landing of a stairwell.

Silly, a local artist, paints the school’s mascot, a Jaguar, on the landing of a stairwell.

Published on August 25, 2017
Fresh look for the new year // Volunteers spruced up the interior of George Mason Elementary School in Church Hill this week in preparation of the first day of school. Conditions at the school, located at 813 N. 28th St., were criticized by parents, teachers and School Board members earlier this summer, leading to a call for the school to be closed. However, the board voted to spend $105,000 to make immediate repairs to the school, including a deep cleaning and painting. At left, School Board member Felicia Cosby, left, and City Councilwoman Ellen Robertson, both of the 6th District, talk with interim Schools Superintendent Thomas Kranz about the improvements.

Fresh look for the new year // Volunteers spruced up the interior of George Mason Elementary School in Church Hill this week in preparation of …

Published on August 25, 2017
Virginia Union University, seniors Kevonia Jones, left, and Brandi Weaver-Searcy chat this week between classes. VUU students began moving in Aug. 7 for the start of classes on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Virginia Union University, seniors Kevonia Jones, left, and Brandi Weaver-Searcy chat this week between classes. VUU students began moving in Aug. 7 for the start …

Published on August 25, 2017
A new wave of freshmen has arrived on Richmond’s college campuses, often accompanied by their families. William P. Agble of Fredericksburg, third from right, moves a cartful of belongings Saturday into Johnson Hall at Virginia Commonwealth University, with help from his family and a student volunteer, left. Surrounding him, from left, are brother Josh, sister Jemima holding his guitar, father William K. Agble, mother Susie Agble and sister Kaitlyn. William and other students started classes at VCU this week.

A new wave of freshmen has arrived on Richmond’s college campuses, often accompanied by their families. William P. Agble of Fredericksburg, third from right, moves …

Published on August 25, 2017
Down home groove // Cairo Kelly, 2, dances to the music at the Down Home Family Reunion last Saturday at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. This was the 27th year for the annual festival that seeks to demonstrate how African heritage has influenced the American South by sharing experiences and traditions through food, storytelling, music, art and a marketplace. Please see more photos on B2.

Down home groove // Cairo Kelly, 2, dances to the music at the Down Home Family Reunion last Saturday at Abner Clay Park in Jackson …

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017
Tommy Hawkins

Tommy Hawkins

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017
David Bailey, left, executive director of Arrabon, and Pastor Corey Widmer of Third Church in Henrico County speak at Monday’s news conference they organized at the Maggie L. Walker Plaza in Downtown.

David Bailey, left, executive director of Arrabon, and Pastor Corey Widmer of Third Church in Henrico County speak at Monday’s news conference they organized at …

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017
Rodney T. Gaines, who is leading a petition drive to clean up the site, stands among a sea of TVs and computer monitors that fill Warehouse 25 at Clopton SiteWorks in South Side.

Rodney T. Gaines, who is leading a petition drive to clean up the site, stands among a sea of TVs and computer monitors that fill …

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017

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Published on August 25, 2017

Published on August 25, 2017
Charlottesville Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy takes photos Wednesday as city workers shroud the statue of Confederate Stonewall Jackson with a black tarp. The council voted Tuesday to cover Confederate statues in Justice Park and Emancipation Park in memorial to Heather Heyer, who was killed Aug. 12 during a violent rally by white nationalists protesting the council’s planned removal of the statues.

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy takes photos Wednesday as city workers shroud the statue of Confederate Stonewall Jackson with a black tarp. The council voted …

Published on August 25, 2017