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New concrete structures rise on land in the 1600 block of North 31st Street where the former Armstrong High School once stood. These are the first steps in the creation of 105 new apartments — 45 for seniors and 60 for families, a majority of whom currently live nearby in the Creighton Court public housing community. The $26 million development is being undertaken by a partnership involving a nonprofit developer, The Community Builders of Boston, and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The development is located near Nine Mile Road, about six blocks east of a residential, retail and commercial complex going up at Nine Mile Road, 25th Street and Fairmount Avenue that is to include a full-service grocery store. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

New concrete structures rise on land in the 1600 block of North 31st Street where the former Armstrong High School once stood. These are the …

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Holly at Richmond Hill in Church Hill (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Holly at Richmond Hill in Church Hill (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

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Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in the Randolph neighborhood during his winter break from school. High temperatures are expected to rise again to the 60s on Friday and Saturday before dipping to the 40s to close out 2018. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in …

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Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in the movie “Creed II.”

Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in the movie “Creed II.”

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Coach Anthony Lynn

Coach Anthony Lynn

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Jordan White

Jordan White

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Dr. S. Dallas Simmons

Dr. S. Dallas Simmons

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Mo’ne Davis

Mo’ne Davis

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Tiffany Wilson

Tiffany Wilson

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Velma “Mama J” Johnson

Velma “Mama J” Johnson

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Jean Gonzales

Jean Gonzales

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Nick Cone

Nick Cone

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Sean Moore

Sean Moore

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Grace Harrison

Grace Harrison

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Nicole Fitzgerald

Nicole Fitzgerald

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Jeffery Daniels

Jeffery Daniels

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Norman Hicks

Norman Hicks

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Bernie Johnson

Bernie Johnson

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Villa Lewaro, built from 1916 to 1918 for Madam C.J. Walker, was recently purchased by Richelieu Dennis and his family.

Villa Lewaro, built from 1916 to 1918 for Madam C.J. Walker, was recently purchased by Richelieu Dennis and his family.

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Richelieu Dennis

Richelieu Dennis

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Mayor Levar M. Stoney shows off the “Champion for Children” Award he received from the Richmond Chapter of The Continental Societies at the group’s Dec. 21 fundraising dinner-dance in Downtown. With him are Beverly Davis, left, chair of the organization’s Ways and Means Committee, and Nkechi George-Winkler, president of the Richmond chapter.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney shows off the “Champion for Children” Award he received from the Richmond Chapter of The Continental Societies at the group’s Dec. …

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Dr. Clinton V. Turner, former Virginia secretary of agriculture and consumer services, poses for a photograph with Congresswoman-elect Abigail Spanberger of Henrico County during the reception at the Richmond Continentals’ “Elegance in Black & White” fundraising gala.

Dr. Clinton V. Turner, former Virginia secretary of agriculture and consumer services, poses for a photograph with Congresswoman-elect Abigail Spanberger of Henrico County during the …

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A wind-blown blanket of snow covers a North Side neighborhood in early December, when nearly a foot of snow fell in Metro Richmond. It was the second largest snowfall in the city in December since 1908.

A wind-blown blanket of snow covers a North Side neighborhood in early December, when nearly a foot of snow fell in Metro Richmond. It was …

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger of Henrico heads to the podium on Election Night in November to claim a razor-thin victory in the 7th Congressional District contest against incumbent GOP Rep. Dave Brat.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger of Henrico heads to the podium on Election Night in November to claim a razor-thin victory in the 7th Congressional District contest …

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A man surveys the remnants of the Old Dominion Floor Co. building in Chesterfield County after a tornado spawned by the high winds of Hurricane Florence destroyed property and killed an employee of the business in September.

A man surveys the remnants of the Old Dominion Floor Co. building in Chesterfield County after a tornado spawned by the high winds of Hurricane …

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A University of Virginia student expresses her disgust at State Police who blocked off part of the Charlottesville campus in August in anticipation of protesters on the first anniversary of the 2017 white supremacist rally in the city in which one woman was killed and dozens of others were injured when a neo-Confederate drove his car into a crowd of counterprotesters.

A University of Virginia student expresses her disgust at State Police who blocked off part of the Charlottesville campus in August in anticipation of protesters …

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This litter marks Richmond’s public housing residents getting ready in May for a new smoking ban to take effect in August prohibiting them from smoking inside their units, on patios or balconies or in stairwells. With the ban written into leases, violators may be subject to eviction.

This litter marks Richmond’s public housing residents getting ready in May for a new smoking ban to take effect in August prohibiting them from smoking …

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Christopher Hudert walks on stilts high above the crowds enjoying the annual Easter on Parade celebration on Monument Avenue in April.

Christopher Hudert walks on stilts high above the crowds enjoying the annual Easter on Parade celebration on Monument Avenue in April.

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A young marcher champions his message as thousands of people turned out to demand gun control and school safety during the March for Our Lives demonstration in March from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School to the State Capitol.

A young marcher champions his message as thousands of people turned out to demand gun control and school safety during the March for Our Lives …

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Jubilant John Marshall High School basketball players show off their 3A state championship trophy after their big victory in March over Western Albemarle High School at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center. This was the Justices first state championship since 2014.

Jubilant John Marshall High School basketball players show off their 3A state championship trophy after their big victory in March over Western Albemarle High School …

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After donning a mask and feather boa, 4-year-old Marshall Howard gets a henna tattoo during the 7th Annual Mardi Gras RVA celebration in Richmond’s Manchester in February.

After donning a mask and feather boa, 4-year-old Marshall Howard gets a henna tattoo during the 7th Annual Mardi Gras RVA celebration in Richmond’s Manchester …

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Towanda C. Lee of Mechanicsville cries as she and her brother, Damon R. Charity, right, receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their father, the late Sgt. Herman Russell Charity Sr., who was one of the nation’s Montford Point Marines. Retired Master Sgt. Forest E. Spencer Jr., left, presented the award in October.

Towanda C. Lee of Mechanicsville cries as she and her brother, Damon R. Charity, right, receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their father, …

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Hundreds of people of different faiths, races and backgrounds raise lights of hope in a show of unity and love during a vigil at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center on Monument Avenue in October following a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in which 11 people were killed.

Hundreds of people of different faiths, races and backgrounds raise lights of hope in a show of unity and love during a vigil at the …

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Ruth R. Little, a retired teacher, greets students on their first day of classes at the newly named Obama Elementary School on Fendall Avenue in North Side in September.

Ruth R. Little, a retired teacher, greets students on their first day of classes at the newly named Obama Elementary School on Fendall Avenue in …

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Richmond resident Beato Hernandez, 33, a native of Mexico, poses for a photo with Judge Roger L. Gregory, chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Hernandez became a U.S. citizen in a naturalization ceremony in July outside the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

Richmond resident Beato Hernandez, 33, a native of Mexico, poses for a photo with Judge Roger L. Gregory, chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit …

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Hip-hop musician J. Roddy Rod joins a crowd of more than 300 people at a June rally and march protesting the shooting death of Marcus-David Peters, 24, by a Richmond Police officer.

Hip-hop musician J. Roddy Rod joins a crowd of more than 300 people at a June rally and march protesting the shooting death of Marcus-David …

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A reflecting pool offers a serene setting in the rear of Virginia Commonwealth University’s new Institute for Contemporary Art that opened in April at Broad and Belvidere streets in Downtown.

A reflecting pool offers a serene setting in the rear of Virginia Commonwealth University’s new Institute for Contemporary Art that opened in April at Broad …

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Kanya N. Nash puts blankets and quilts up at the windows to stave off January’s cold in her apartment in the Hillside Court public housing community. She was among hundreds of public housing residents impacted by poor maintenance and the replacement of failed heating systems in buildings run by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Kanya N. Nash puts blankets and quilts up at the windows to stave off January’s cold in her apartment in the Hillside Court public housing …

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Lt. Gov. Justin E. Fairfax waves to a cheering crowd after taking the oath of office in January. He is only the second African-American to be elected to statewide office in Virginia. His wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a dentist, is seated next to him with Attorney General Mark Herring and First Lady Pam Northam and Gov. Ralph S. Northam, right.

Lt. Gov. Justin E. Fairfax waves to a cheering crowd after taking the oath of office in January. He is only the second African-American to …

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