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New farm features include a renovated barn, allowing visitors easier access to feed and pet animals, and a hand-washing station for use afterward. Maymont also has two new retired racehorses in residence and five black faced sheep.

New farm features include a renovated barn, allowing visitors easier access to feed and pet animals, and a hand-washing station for use afterward. Maymont also …

Published on March 31, 2017
Family fun at Baymont Farm // Children feed and pet a goat at the newly renovated Maymont Farm. Thousands of families turned out Sunday for the grand reopening of the farm, which was closed for the last 10 months for a $3 million renovation.

Family fun at Baymont Farm // Children feed and pet a goat at the newly renovated Maymont Farm. Thousands of families turned out Sunday for …

Published on March 31, 2017
Tulips in the East End

Tulips in the East End

Published on March 31, 2017
The final event was held Sunday in a Richmond courtroom at the John Marshall Courts Building Downtown. Judges included Carlos Clanton, president of the National Urban League Young Professionals, Richmond radio personality Clovia Lawrence and Chika Anyadike, legislative assistant to Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird. Mr. Ruffin and Ms. Taylor won the debate and each received $500.

The final event was held Sunday in a Richmond courtroom at the John Marshall Courts Building Downtown. Judges included Carlos Clanton, president of the National …

Published on March 31, 2017
The Great Debaters // Jerry Ruffin and Riqia Taylor strategize before presenting their argument during “The Great Debate” sponsored by The Gloucester Institute Board of Directors and its president, Kay Coles James. Teams of college students who are part of the institute’s Emerging Leaders program debated the question of immigration over two days.

The Great Debaters // Jerry Ruffin and Riqia Taylor strategize before presenting their argument during “The Great Debate” sponsored by The Gloucester Institute Board of …

Published on March 31, 2017
With him at the March 22 ceremony are Byrd resident Kate Anthony and Lee Householder, chief executive officer for project:HOMES, the nonprofit that owns and operates the 11-story building that has been a city landmark since 1925. The city contributed a grant from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support the 18-month renovation project undertaken while the building remained occupied.

With him at the March 22 ceremony are Byrd resident Kate Anthony and Lee Householder, chief executive officer for project:HOMES, the nonprofit that owns and …

Published on March 31, 2017
Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney cuts the ribbon celebrating the completion of the $5 million renovation of the William Byrd Senior Apartments, a former hotel at 2501 W. Broad St. that now provides 104 rental units for the elderly and disabled.

Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney cuts the ribbon celebrating the completion of the $5 million renovation of the William Byrd Senior Apartments, a former hotel …

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Bubbles, bubbles everywhere Solomon and Sabrena Burison surround their 8-month-old son, Jacion, with a bevy of bubbles during the grand reopening of Maymont Farm last Sunday. The youngster carefully eyes the floating orbs. Please see more photos, B2.

Bubbles, bubbles everywhere Solomon and Sabrena Burison surround their 8-month-old son, Jacion, with a bevy of bubbles during the grand reopening of Maymont Farm last …

Published on March 31, 2017
Below, the Virginia State University Concert Choir and the university’s Gospel Chorale perform during the president’s investiture, including the black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and the VSU alma mater.

Below, the Virginia State University Concert Choir and the university’s Gospel Chorale perform during the president’s investiture, including the black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice …

Published on March 31, 2017
Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, the 14th president of Virginia State University, addresses the audience during his investiture ceremony last Friday at the university’s Multi-Purpose Center.

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, the 14th president of Virginia State University, addresses the audience during his investiture ceremony last Friday at the university’s Multi-Purpose Center.

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Many participants in the annual Monument Avenue 10K dress up — like this group in 2015 — to run or walk in the event. Participants have the satisfaction of meeting personal goals, getting some exercise and having fun.

Many participants in the annual Monument Avenue 10K dress up — like this group in 2015 — to run or walk in the event. Participants …

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Published on March 31, 2017
David Justice

David Justice

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Pastor Stephen A. Parson Sr., center, leads supporters into the 8 a.m. service Sunday at the Richmond Christian Center, which he founded 34 years ago. This apparently was his first appearance at a service in the South Side church in two years.

Pastor Stephen A. Parson Sr., center, leads supporters into the 8 a.m. service Sunday at the Richmond Christian Center, which he founded 34 years ago. …

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Published on March 31, 2017

Published on March 31, 2017