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The RVA Latino experience//Judy Lynn Edwards and Kevin LaMarr Jones of Richmond take the floor and party to the beat during the day’s festivities.

The RVA Latino experience//Judy Lynn Edwards and Kevin LaMarr Jones of Richmond take the floor and party to the beat during the day’s festivities.

Published on August 4, 2017
The RVA Latino experience // Curator Wanda Hernandez, left, talks about a new exhibit, “Nuestras Historias: Latinos in Richmond,” at The Valentine in Downtown during a Free Family Day celebration last Saturday. The exhibit shares the story of Richmond’s Latino population of approximately 100,000 through interviews, objects and images. The celebration featured the music of Bio Ritmo.

The RVA Latino experience // Curator Wanda Hernandez, left, talks about a new exhibit, “Nuestras Historias: Latinos in Richmond,” at The Valentine in Downtown during …

Published on August 4, 2017
Sun-baked cornfield in Eastern Henrico

Sun-baked cornfield in Eastern Henrico

Published on August 4, 2017
National Night Out // People across the city came together with police officers and emergency medical personnel at block parties, cookouts and other neighborhood activities. Below, Richmond Police Officer Juan Tejeda hugs McGruff the Crime Dog, who was a hit with youngsters at the North Side event.

National Night Out // People across the city came together with police officers and emergency medical personnel at block parties, cookouts and other neighborhood activities. …

Published on August 4, 2017
National Night Out // Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney arrive at Pollard Park in North Side on Tuesday evening for National Night Out, the effort to unify law enforcement and residents in communities across the nation.

National Night Out // Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney arrive at Pollard Park in North Side on Tuesday evening …

Published on August 4, 2017
Cityscape // Ms. Burton, who said she suffers from chronic health issues, calls working in the garden “my therapy.” She finds peace when her hands are planting, weeding or working the soil.

Cityscape // Ms. Burton, who said she suffers from chronic health issues, calls working in the garden “my therapy.” She finds peace when her hands …

Published on August 4, 2017
Cityscape // Gardening is a popular summer pastime in Richmond. Here, Monica Burton prepares to add new flowers to the plantings at her home in the 1900 block of Bainbridge Street in the Paradise Place neighborhood in South Side.

Cityscape // Gardening is a popular summer pastime in Richmond. Here, Monica Burton prepares to add new flowers to the plantings at her home in …

Published on August 4, 2017
In the right direction // Three-year-old Tristian Levere of Henrico County directs the attention of Richmond Police Office Monica Fecht on Tuesday to a spot at Pollard Park during National Night Out festivities. The youngster built his own connection with the officer at the event to strengthen neighborhoods, reduce crime and build connections. Please see more photos, A2.

In the right direction // Three-year-old Tristian Levere of Henrico County directs the attention of Richmond Police Office Monica Fecht on Tuesday to a spot …

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Richmond Christian Center at 214 Cowardin Ave. in South Side.

Richmond Christian Center at 214 Cowardin Ave. in South Side.

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Published on August 4, 2017

Published on August 4, 2017
Richmond Public Schools Interim Superintendent Tommy Kranz addresses a packed auditorium during Monday’s public hearing on conditions at George Mason Elementary School in the East End. Below, Hope Talley, a fourth-grade teacher at George Mason Elementary, wears a mask to prevent her allergies from flaring up. She said they are aggravated by mold in the building.

Richmond Public Schools Interim Superintendent Tommy Kranz addresses a packed auditorium during Monday’s public hearing on conditions at George Mason Elementary School in the East …

Published on August 4, 2017
A weathered side entrance and light fixture at the school show some of the work that needs to be done.

A weathered side entrance and light fixture at the school show some of the work that needs to be done.

Published on August 4, 2017
George Mason Elementary School at 813 N. 28th St. is the seventh oldest facility in the city’s public school system, according to school officials. The building is more than 100 years old.

George Mason Elementary School at 813 N. 28th St. is the seventh oldest facility in the city’s public school system, according to school officials. The …

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Published on August 4, 2017

Published on August 4, 2017

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The six Tomorrow’s Promise Scholarship Award winners are, from left, Audrey Wilkerson of Open High School, Breyanna Wilkerson of Armstrong High School, Phillisha Hopson and Mya Jeter of Richmond Community High School, Michael Allen Jr. of Armstrong High and Kevin Thomas of Richmond Community.

The six Tomorrow’s Promise Scholarship Award winners are, from left, Audrey Wilkerson of Open High School, Breyanna Wilkerson of Armstrong High School, Phillisha Hopson and …

Published on August 4, 2017

Published on August 4, 2017

Published on August 4, 2017