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Julia and Jeff Schurott enjoy gumbo as their twin daughters, Eloise and Piper, can only watch. The annual event is a fundraiser supporting the work of the nuns in caring for the low-income elderly.

Julia and Jeff Schurott enjoy gumbo as their twin daughters, Eloise and Piper, can only watch. The annual event is a fundraiser supporting the work …

Published on May 5, 2017
Culinary delights, such as dessert crepes, ratatouille and shrimp and grits were prepared by local chefs for a delighted crowd.

Culinary delights, such as dessert crepes, ratatouille and shrimp and grits were prepared by local chefs for a delighted crowd.

Published on May 5, 2017
Ooh la la // Sister Rose Marie, dressed in her habit and high-top hiking boots, talks on the phone after accepting a donation at the French Food Festival last Saturday at the Little Sisters of the Poor on Michaels Road in Henrico County.

Ooh la la // Sister Rose Marie, dressed in her habit and high-top hiking boots, talks on the phone after accepting a donation at the …

Published on May 5, 2017
Family of geese in Kanawha Canal

Family of geese in Kanawha Canal

Published on May 5, 2017
For the missing // Yellow balloons are released to remember nearly three dozen people from the Richmond area who have been reported missing and whose whereabouts are unknown. The release came at the first “Bring Our Missing Children Home” event hosted last Saturday by the mother of a 21-year-old who has disappeared without a trace. Location: New Life Deliverance Tabernacle in South Side.

For the missing // Yellow balloons are released to remember nearly three dozen people from the Richmond area who have been reported missing and whose …

Published on May 5, 2017
Police briefly ordered a lockdown of City Hall to prevent disruption of City Council budget deliberations and a separate School Board meeting. Council recessed while the doors were locked and resumed work a few minutes later after participants resumed their march along Broad Street.

Police briefly ordered a lockdown of City Hall to prevent disruption of City Council budget deliberations and a separate School Board meeting. Council recessed while …

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May Day protests in Richmond // At left, Kim Bobo, left, and the Rev. Jack Posiadlo of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in South Richmond bless participants in the National Day Without Immigrants, timed to coincide with May Day observances on Monday, May 1. Location: Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. Similar events were held across the country to support immigrants and protest President Trump’s aggressive deportation policies. At right, boisterous protesters march on City Hall on Monday evening to urge the ouster of federal immigration agents and voice other concerns about federal and state policies.

May Day protests in Richmond // At left, Kim Bobo, left, and the Rev. Jack Posiadlo of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in South Richmond bless …

Published on May 5, 2017
Community engagement About 1,300 people gather at St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road on Monday night to express their concerns and seek improvements in issues affecting area youths. The event was sponsored by RISC, Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities, an interfaith, interracial coalition of 19 congregations in metro Richmond working to address core issues. At Monday’s annual Nehemiah assembly, the group focused on improvements in elementary school reading levels, children’s mental health and job training for young people.

Community engagement About 1,300 people gather at St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road on Monday night to express their concerns and seek improvements in …

Published on May 5, 2017
Senon Davis brightens the front of Saadia’s Juice Box and Yoga Bar, one of the newest businesses in Jackson Ward. Mr. Davis spent a recent Sunday adding fresh, attention-grabbing color to the business at 402½ N. 2nd St. Opened in January, owner Saadia Yasmin combines yoga and belly dancing classes with a mix of Persian-style baked goods, salads and beverages — ranging from coffee, espresso and tea to raw juices and special concoctions of fruit, vegetables and spice smoothies.

Senon Davis brightens the front of Saadia’s Juice Box and Yoga Bar, one of the newest businesses in Jackson Ward. Mr. Davis spent a recent …

Published on May 5, 2017
Freewheeling // Jonathan Parham defies gravity on his skateboard as he gets a jump on a rail at Fonticello-Carter Jones Park at 28th and Bainbridge streets in South Side.

Freewheeling // Jonathan Parham defies gravity on his skateboard as he gets a jump on a rail at Fonticello-Carter Jones Park at 28th and Bainbridge …

Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
Poet Nikki Giovanni infuses humor in her wide-ranging remarks last Friday at Virginia Union University, where she was the keynote speaker at a daylong conference on undergraduate research.

Poet Nikki Giovanni infuses humor in her wide-ranging remarks last Friday at Virginia Union University, where she was the keynote speaker at a daylong conference …

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Published on May 5, 2017

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The replica’s interior has seats and a Bible resting on the pulpit.

The replica’s interior has seats and a Bible resting on the pulpit.

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Eugene Mallory, left, and Raymond Mitchell, trustees at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Henrico County, show the replica they designed and made of “Brush Arbor,” the first structure built by the congregation at its start 150 years ago.

Eugene Mallory, left, and Raymond Mitchell, trustees at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Henrico County, show the replica they designed and made of “Brush Arbor,” …

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Despite the best efforts of volunteers, grass and weeds continue growing around grave markers at historic Evergreen Cemetery in the East End. Organizers are seeking more help clearing brush during the spring and summer growing seasons.

Despite the best efforts of volunteers, grass and weeds continue growing around grave markers at historic Evergreen Cemetery in the East End. Organizers are seeking …

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Published on May 5, 2017

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Published on May 5, 2017
The Richmond Roughriders, in black and green, ride roughshod over the South Carolina Cowboys during last Saturday’s game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Roughriders won 92-0.

The Richmond Roughriders, in black and green, ride roughshod over the South Carolina Cowboys during last Saturday’s game at the Richmond Coliseum. The Roughriders won …

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Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
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Gregg Fornario

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Jeffrey Perry, who routinely banked at this Wells Fargo branch on Mechanicsville Turnpike, says he was mistreated by the bank manager when he went to deposit his paycheck last month.

Jeffrey Perry, who routinely banked at this Wells Fargo branch on Mechanicsville Turnpike, says he was mistreated by the bank manager when he went to …

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Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the three juveniles who got inside the locked building and shot and wounded a schools employee.

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the three juveniles who got inside the locked building and shot and wounded a schools employee.

Published on May 5, 2017
Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden talk with reporters after Monday’s shooting inside the school system’s Norrell Annex building at 201 W. Graham Road on North Side.

Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham, right, and Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden talk with reporters after Monday’s shooting inside the school system’s Norrell Annex …

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Published on May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
Brigette Newberry, center, a teacher at Richmond’s Open High School, shows the Richmond School Board that she wants it to release more information on the circumstances surrounding Superintendent Dana T. Bedden’s departure.

Brigette Newberry, center, a teacher at Richmond’s Open High School, shows the Richmond School Board that she wants it to release more information on the …

Published on May 5, 2017
School Board members discuss the process to find a new superintendent during Monday night’s packed meeting at Richmond City Hall.

School Board members discuss the process to find a new superintendent during Monday night’s packed meeting at Richmond City Hall.

Published on May 5, 2017