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Sponsors included Bonay Kodesh, Congregation Beth Ahabah, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, Islamic Center of Virginia, Richmond Hill, Richmond Peace Education Center, Temple Beth-El, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.

Sponsors included Bonay Kodesh, Congregation Beth Ahabah, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, Islamic Center of Virginia, Richmond Hill, Richmond Peace Education Center, Temple Beth-El, …

Published on March 24, 2017
Standing together // families and individuals listen as speakers promote religious freedom, diversity and inclusive communities.

Standing together // families and individuals listen as speakers promote religious freedom, diversity and inclusive communities.

Published on March 24, 2017
Standing together // In the wake of a rash of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries and community centers across the nation, more than 200 people attend a unity rally Sunday at Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery in Henrico County as a show of solidarity. Speakers from several faith traditions participated in “Standing Together: Remember and Respond.” The event at the cemetery, located within Forest Lawn Cemetery, was designed to support those who have been targeted by recent events and to stand in unity against divisive and bigoted actions and rhetoric. Top, people line up to place stones on a monument to those who died in the Holocaust and whose remains were never found. Right, Ahmed Faried leaves stones on the site.

Standing together // In the wake of a rash of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries and community centers across the nation, more than 200 people attend …

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Freddie Royal takes a moment to peruse the activity schedule as he sits with his daughters, from left, Kyra, Amirah and Jada.

Freddie Royal takes a moment to peruse the activity schedule as he sits with his daughters, from left, Kyra, Amirah and Jada.

Published on March 24, 2017
Father-daughter couples practice their salsa steps on the dance floor in the Massey Conference Center Auditorium at the garden’s Kelly Education Center.

Father-daughter couples practice their salsa steps on the dance floor in the Massey Conference Center Auditorium at the garden’s Kelly Education Center.

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Special day with Dad // Last Saturday was a special day as scores of fathers and daughters from across Richmond dressed up and enjoyed the food, music, flowers, scavenger hunt and other activities at the 10th Annual Date with Dad. Called “A Wonder-Filled Dance at the Garden,” the event at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico capped off a week of events sponsored by Girls for a Change to strengthen the bonds between fathers and their school-age daughters. Above, proud father Daryl Fraser, center, escorts his daughters, Kayla Jones, 18, left, and 7-year-old Nadia Fraser by the fountain at the gardens.

Special day with Dad // Last Saturday was a special day as scores of fathers and daughters from across Richmond dressed up and enjoyed the …

Published on March 24, 2017
Going fishing at Shields Lake in Byrd Park

Going fishing at Shields Lake in Byrd Park

Published on March 24, 2017
“Gumby” and “Mr. Potato Head” strike a pose in front of the Virginia Historical Society on North Boulevard Wednesday as they prepared to take part in a promotional video for the society’s “Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s” exhibition. Visitors can see popular toys from those decades, learn about their inventors and hear the memories of people who played with the games through the exhibit that runs through Labor Day. Olivia Lukanuski is inside the Gumby suit, while Jennifer Nesossis is the lively Mr. Potato Head.

“Gumby” and “Mr. Potato Head” strike a pose in front of the Virginia Historical Society on North Boulevard Wednesday as they prepared to take part …

Published on March 24, 2017
Smelling the flowers // Aliyah Martin, 7, stops to smell a fire lily inside the Conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden last Saturday during the Date with Dad event sponsored by the nonprofit Girls for a Change. Please see more photos, B2.

Smelling the flowers // Aliyah Martin, 7, stops to smell a fire lily inside the Conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden last Saturday during the …

Published on March 24, 2017
VUU Lady Panthers victorious! If spirit can be shown in lights, then the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers can see the well wishes of Richmonders are with them in their NCAA Division II Final Four game Wednesday night against California Baptist University. The Lady Panthers won 86-81, advancing to the final on Friday, March 24. VUU senior Ashley Smith scored 28 points. Dominion Energy lighted up its office building at 7th and Cary streets Downtown on Tuesday night with a bright and highly visible message of support for the Lady Panthers. This view of the lights is from 7th and Canal streets.

VUU Lady Panthers victorious! If spirit can be shown in lights, then the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers can see the well wishes of Richmonders …

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Virginia Commonwealth University’s new head basketball coach, Mike Rhoades, greets fans and the media Wednesday during his official public introduction at the Siegel Center. Rhoades, who was an assistant coach at VCU under former Coach Shaka Smart, is leaving the head coach role at Rice University to lead the Rams.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s new head basketball coach, Mike Rhoades, greets fans and the media Wednesday during his official public introduction at the Siegel Center. Rhoades, …

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Chuck Berry, right, performs his highly popular tune “Johnny B. Goode” with Bruce Springsteen to open The Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in September 1995 at Cleveland Stadium.

Chuck Berry, right, performs his highly popular tune “Johnny B. Goode” with Bruce Springsteen to open The Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of …

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Rep. Nunes

Rep. Nunes

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President Trump

President Trump

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FBI Director James Comey testifies Monday that his agency is investigating ties between Russia and members of the Trump administration. He also told the House Intelligence Committee that there is “no evidence” to support President Trump’s wiretapping claim against former President Obama.

FBI Director James Comey testifies Monday that his agency is investigating ties between Russia and members of the Trump administration. He also told the House …

Published on March 24, 2017
Judge Neil Gorsuch responds to questions Tuesday during his U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was grilled for three days.

Judge Neil Gorsuch responds to questions Tuesday during his U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was grilled for three days.

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Published on March 24, 2017