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Dancing and singing the night away Micah White, executive director of the Central Virginia African-American Chamber of Commerce, and Carlette Mitchell dance to J Baxter & The SAUCE Band during the chamber group’s holiday celebration Nov. 29 at The Speakeasy in Jackson Ward.

Dancing and singing the night away Micah White, executive director of the Central Virginia African-American Chamber of Commerce, and Carlette Mitchell dance to J Baxter …

Published on December 8, 2017
Autumn reflection in North Side

Autumn reflection in North Side

Published on December 8, 2017
New School Board member Kenya J. Gibson takes the oath of office Monday for the 3rd District seat on the Richmond School Board from Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett, with her daughter, Scarlett, 11, and her son, Phoenix, 8, at her side. Ms. Gibson, a 43-year-old who works in health care marketing, won a four-way contest on Nov. 7 to fill the unexpired term of Jeff Bourne, who was elected to the House of Delegates in February. Ms. Gibson called during the campaign for more funding for public education and additional support for high-risk and underprivileged students. She will serve until 2020.

New School Board member Kenya J. Gibson takes the oath of office Monday for the 3rd District seat on the Richmond School Board from Richmond …

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Mina Corbeau, a performer with Host Of Sparrows Aerial Circus, thrills spectators, below, along with Santa and the band at Main Street Station.

Mina Corbeau, a performer with Host Of Sparrows Aerial Circus, thrills spectators, below, along with Santa and the band at Main Street Station.

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The Train Shed was transformed into a winter marketplace where shoppers could find unique gifts.

The Train Shed was transformed into a winter marketplace where shoppers could find unique gifts.

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Holiday lights at night // Thousands of people enjoyed the festivities that included music, entertainment and carriage rides in Shockoe Bottom. Several people took refuge from the night air to watch the events from inside the James Center. People also enjoyed festivities at the newly renovated Train Shed at Main Street Station just blocks from the James Center.

Holiday lights at night // Thousands of people enjoyed the festivities that included music, entertainment and carriage rides in Shockoe Bottom. Several people took refuge …

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Holiday lights at night // Richmond’s Downtown skyline is bathed in holiday lights as the 33rd Annual Grand Illumination kicked off the season last Friday at the James Center. Children and adults alike were dazzled by the spectacle, including Victoria Austin, 3, who posed with a reindeer as her mother, Samantha, snapped photos.

Holiday lights at night // Richmond’s Downtown skyline is bathed in holiday lights as the 33rd Annual Grand Illumination kicked off the season last Friday …

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A Toddler catches the attention of the Legendary Santa and the Snow Princess as they travel via reindeer sleigh down Broad Street.

A Toddler catches the attention of the Legendary Santa and the Snow Princess as they travel via reindeer sleigh down Broad Street.

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Henrico High School cheerleaders showed off a few moves, as did the high-stepping Hampton University drum majors, below right, who were leading the school’s Marching Force.

Henrico High School cheerleaders showed off a few moves, as did the high-stepping Hampton University drum majors, below right, who were leading the school’s Marching …

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Welcoming Christmas on parade // Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book “Hidden Figures” about NASA’s pioneering women, wave to the crowd.

Welcoming Christmas on parade // Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book “Hidden Figures” about NASA’s pioneering women, wave to the crowd.

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Welcoming Christmas on parade // There’s nothing like a parade to get into the holiday spirit. Thousands of people lined Broad Street from the Science Museum to 7th Street in Downtown for the 34th Annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade last Saturday. Floats included big inflatables, such as this giant puppy balloon, right, that was guided down the street by a bevy of volunteers. The day wasn’t just for the young. Middle left, adults and seniors cheered and dance on the sidelines as marching bands and cheerleading units pass by. Middle right, grand marshals of this year’s parade, retired NASA mathematician and aeronautical engineer Christine Darden,

Welcoming Christmas on parade // There’s nothing like a parade to get into the holiday spirit. Thousands of people lined Broad Street from the Science …

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Holiday team spirit // Youngsters in the Henrico Police Athletic League show their holiday spirit with choreographed moves as they make their way along Broad Street in the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade last Saturday in Downtown. Please see more photo on B3.

Holiday team spirit // Youngsters in the Henrico Police Athletic League show their holiday spirit with choreographed moves as they make their way along Broad …

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Published on December 8, 2017
Coach Smart, Coach Rhoades

Coach Smart, Coach Rhoades

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Published on December 8, 2017
With 2:28 left on the clock, Highland Springs High School freshman Dre’Shawn Taylor stretches the ball across the goal line to give the Springers a 28-18 victory last Saturday over Nansemond River High School of Suffolk in the state 5A semifinals. The Springers will play Tuscarora High School of Leesburg on Saturday, Dec. 9, for the state title.

With 2:28 left on the clock, Highland Springs High School freshman Dre’Shawn Taylor stretches the ball across the goal line to give the Springers a …

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Published on December 8, 2017
Charlie Craig and David Mullins are shown in their home in Denver. The Colorado couple is at the core of the legal case in which Denver area baker Jack Phillips cited his Christian faith in refusing to make a cake for the gay couple’s wedding celebration in 2012.

Charlie Craig and David Mullins are shown in their home in Denver. The Colorado couple is at the core of the legal case in which …

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Published on December 8, 2017

Published on December 8, 2017

Published on December 8, 2017
A sign offers the vision of the planned Church Hill North development that now needs a $4.9 million bailout from City Council. Heavy machinery prepares the land in the 1600 block of North 31st Street for the proposed construction of new apartments and homes on the site of the old Armstrong High School.

A sign offers the vision of the planned Church Hill North development that now needs a $4.9 million bailout from City Council. Heavy machinery prepares …

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Published on December 8, 2017
Ms. Gastanaga

Ms. Gastanaga

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Mr. Moran

Mr. Moran

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People fly into the air after being struck by a car that plowed into a crowd of counterprotesters at he Aug. 12 valley in Charlottesville. One person was killed and 19 others were injured. The driver, James A. Fields Jr., was charged with second degree murder.

People fly into the air after being struck by a car that plowed into a crowd of counterprotesters at he Aug. 12 valley in Charlottesville. …

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Published on December 8, 2017
Ceremonial shovels wrapped with pink bows are lined up for the groundbreaking ceremony for “Voices from the Garden,” the new $3.7 million Virginia Women’s Monument in Capitol Square.

Ceremonial shovels wrapped with pink bows are lined up for the groundbreaking ceremony for “Voices from the Garden,” the new $3.7 million Virginia Women’s Monument …

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe, center, and his wife, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, to his right, are flanked by former Virginia first ladies Lynda Bird Johnson Robb (in purple) and Susan Allen (in pink) as they break ground Monday for the monument in Capitol Square that will honor women’s roles in Virginia’s history for more than 400 years.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, center, and his wife, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, to his right, are flanked by former Virginia first ladies Lynda Bird Johnson Robb …

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Published on December 8, 2017

Published on December 8, 2017

Published on December 8, 2017

Published on December 8, 2017