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Decorative grass in North Side

Decorative grass in North Side

Published on December 31, 2017
City scape// A giant fruitcake now stands on the lawn of the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. Actually, it’s a fruitcake-shaped balloon advertising the museum’s annual “Fruitcake Science” experiments. Through Saturday, Dec. 30, the museum is holding activities and demonstrations involving possibly the most unpopular holiday treat. “We burn it, freeze, smash it and new this year, let people build contraptions to send it down a zip line,” said museum spokeswoman Jennifer Guild. “It’s our fun, quirky little way of teaching some science concepts in a different way.”

City scape// A giant fruitcake now stands on the lawn of the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. Actually, it’s a fruitcake-shaped balloon …

Published on December 31, 2017
Birds flock to a feeder at 4th and Grace streets in Downtown.

Birds flock to a feeder at 4th and Grace streets in Downtown.

Published on December 31, 2017
Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown in the Trojans’ nail-biting 40-39 victory over Virginia Union University on Nov. 4.

Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown in the Trojans’ nail-biting 40-39 victory over Virginia Union University on Nov. 4.

Published on December 31, 2017
Former President Barack Obama energizes the crowd during a campaign appearance in Richmond with Virginia’s Democratic ticket candidates, from left, Justin Fairfax, lieutenant governor; Mark Herring, attorney general; and Ralph S. Northam, governor. Right, Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown in the Trojans’ nail-biting 40-39 victory over Virginia Union University on Nov. 4.

Former President Barack Obama energizes the crowd during a campaign appearance in Richmond with Virginia’s Democratic ticket candidates, from left, Justin Fairfax, lieutenant governor; Mark …

Published on December 31, 2017
Richmond Police officers in riot gear separate neo-Confederates and counterprotesters during a rally Sept. 16 at the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond.

Richmond Police officers in riot gear separate neo-Confederates and counterprotesters during a rally Sept. 16 at the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond.

Published on December 31, 2017

Published on December 31, 2017
Cheers arise from the crowd as a statue honoring Richmond businesswoman and icon Maggie L. Walker is unveiled at a July 15 ceremony at the plaza at Broad and Adams streets.

Cheers arise from the crowd as a statue honoring Richmond businesswoman and icon Maggie L. Walker is unveiled at a July 15 ceremony at the …

Published on December 31, 2017
Ram Bhagat, left, and his drum circle set the beat for a yoga session in June at a Jackson Ward juice and yoga bar.

Ram Bhagat, left, and his drum circle set the beat for a yoga session in June at a Jackson Ward juice and yoga bar.

Published on December 31, 2017
Brigette Newberry, center, a teacher at Open High School, calls in May for transparency from the Richmond School Board on circumstances surrounding Superintendent Dana T. Bedden’s departure.

Brigette Newberry, center, a teacher at Open High School, calls in May for transparency from the Richmond School Board on circumstances surrounding Superintendent Dana T. …

Published on December 31, 2017
Julius Jackson, left, and Tristan Albers of Chimborazo Elementary School perform the tango at the Dancing Classrooms GRVA Colors of the Rainbow Team Match in April.

Julius Jackson, left, and Tristan Albers of Chimborazo Elementary School perform the tango at the Dancing Classrooms GRVA Colors of the Rainbow Team Match in …

Published on December 31, 2017
A portrait of the late Farmville activist Barbara Johns is displayed at the March dedication of a state building at 202 N. 9th St. that is named in her honor. At right is her sister, Joan Johns Cobbs.

A portrait of the late Farmville activist Barbara Johns is displayed at the March dedication of a state building at 202 N. 9th St. that …

Published on December 31, 2017