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Ms. Gibson

Ms. Gibson

Published on August 9, 2019
Jeremiah Jackson, 2, gives a high five to McGruff the Crime Dog from the arms of his mom, Kahdijah Overstreet, during the National Night Out event hosted Tuesday evening by Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jackson Ward.

Jeremiah Jackson, 2, gives a high five to McGruff the Crime Dog from the arms of his mom, Kahdijah Overstreet, during the National Night Out …

Published on August 9, 2019
Mayor Stoney

Mayor Stoney

Published on August 9, 2019
This map shows the 80-block section of Downtown to be included in a proposed Tax Increment Financing District, or TIF. Increased earnings from real estate taxes within the district would be used to pay off $330 million in borrowing for a new Coliseum and other public projects. The proposed boundaries for the TIF district are the Downtown Expressway, 1st Street, Interstate 95 and 10th Street. The blue-color blocks represent sites where the new Coliseum, a new convention hotel, restaurants, office buildings and new apartments would be built.

This map shows the 80-block section of Downtown to be included in a proposed Tax Increment Financing District, or TIF. Increased earnings from real estate …

Published on August 9, 2019
This map shows the 80-block section of Downtown to be included in a proposed Tax Increment Financing District, or TIF. Increased earnings from real estate taxes within the district would be used to pay off $330 million in borrowing for a new Coliseum and other public projects. The proposed boundaries for the TIF district are the Downtown Expressway, 1st Street, Interstate 95 and 10th Street. The blue-color blocks represent sites where the new Coliseum, a new convention hotel, restaurants, office buildings and new apartments would be built.

This map shows the 80-block section of Downtown to be included in a proposed Tax Increment Financing District, or TIF. Increased earnings from real estate …

Published on August 9, 2019
People gather at a memorial for the victims of last Saturday’s massacre at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, where a gunman shot and killed 22 people and wounded 25 others.

People gather at a memorial for the victims of last Saturday’s massacre at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, where a gunman shot and killed …

Published on August 9, 2019
Trump supporters are not welcome on Wednesday near the site of the weekend mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio’s Oregon District where nine people were killed and 14 wounded. Hundreds of people protested the president’s visit to the city Wednesday.

Trump supporters are not welcome on Wednesday near the site of the weekend mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio’s Oregon District where nine people were killed …

Published on August 9, 2019
President Trump

President Trump

Published on August 9, 2019
Mr. Young

Mr. Young

Published on August 9, 2019
Ms. Owen

Ms. Owen

Published on August 9, 2019
Mr. Kamras

Mr. Kamras

Published on August 9, 2019
Ms. Showalter

Ms. Showalter

Published on August 9, 2019
Mr. Goldman

Mr. Goldman

Published on August 9, 2019
Ms. Shabazz

Ms. Shabazz

Published on August 9, 2019
This June 11, 2008, file photo shows some of the fortifications inside the moat at Fort Monroe in Hampton. Casemate Museum historian W. Robert Kelly is working to 'humanize those enslaved' at Fort Monroe — one name at a time.

This June 11, 2008, file photo shows some of the fortifications inside the moat at Fort Monroe in Hampton. Casemate Museum historian W. Robert Kelly …

Published on August 9, 2019
Sterling Glen Apartments

Sterling Glen Apartments

Published on August 9, 2019

Published on August 9, 2019
In 2012, President Obama awards a Presidential Medal of Freedom to prize-winning author Toni Morrison at the White House. The medal is the nation’s highest civilian honor.

In 2012, President Obama awards a Presidential Medal of Freedom to prize-winning author Toni Morrison at the White House. The medal is the nation’s highest …

Published on August 9, 2019
Mr. Gordon

Mr. Gordon

Published on August 9, 2019
Cliff Branch

Cliff Branch

Published on August 9, 2019
Interpreter Valarie Holmes portrays Angela, one of the first enslaved Africans to arrive in Virginia, at Historic Jamestowne.

Interpreter Valarie Holmes portrays Angela, one of the first enslaved Africans to arrive in Virginia, at Historic Jamestowne.

Published on August 9, 2019
Huguenot’s alumni cheerleaders show off some moves during the cheering competition, which they won.

Huguenot’s alumni cheerleaders show off some moves during the cheering competition, which they won.

Published on August 9, 2019
John Jimenez of the Baltimore Rattlers slides into third base as Stevie Ricketts of the Bowie Elite Black Sox tries to tag him out during the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League’s Inner City Classic U-16 championship game on Sunday at RF&P Park in Glen Allen.

John Jimenez of the Baltimore Rattlers slides into third base as Stevie Ricketts of the Bowie Elite Black Sox tries to tag him out during …

Published on August 9, 2019
Hopewell Majors All-Stars

Hopewell Majors All-Stars

Published on August 9, 2019
Coach Jaaber

Coach Jaaber

Published on August 9, 2019
From left, Norfolk State University Coach Latrell Scott takes the stage at the recent MEAC banquet with linebacker Nigel Chavis and quarterback Juwan Carter.

From left, Norfolk State University Coach Latrell Scott takes the stage at the recent MEAC banquet with linebacker Nigel Chavis and quarterback Juwan Carter.

Published on August 9, 2019
Ms. Bell

Ms. Bell

Published on August 9, 2019
Dr. Grills

Dr. Grills

Published on August 9, 2019

Published on August 9, 2019
Sa'ad El-Amin

Sa'ad El-Amin

Published on August 9, 2019
Dragon boat racing marked its 10th year in Richmond with a festive event Saturday highlighted by the paddle-powered competition on the James River. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Dragon boat racing marked its 10th year in Richmond with a festive event Saturday highlighted by the paddle-powered competition on the James River. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond …

Published on August 9, 2019
Blue jays share a meal in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Blue jays share a meal in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on August 9, 2019
Sweeping away the mandala Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in Southern India dismantle a sand mandala they constructed in early May at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in conjunction with the opening of the museum’s exhibit, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment.” With the exhibit’s closing this week, the monks dismantled the mandala in a ceremony last Saturday, sweeping up the sand to symbolize the impermanence of all that exists. (photo by Ava Reaves)

Sweeping away the mandala Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in Southern India dismantle a sand mandala they constructed in early May at …

Published on August 9, 2019
Music for the spirit/ The legendary Doc Branch and the Keynotes at the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival, a fundraiser held last Saturday for the Highland Park parish and its various ministries. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Music for the spirit/ The legendary Doc Branch and the Keynotes at the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival, a fundraiser …

Published on August 9, 2019
Chiquita Compton gives Richmond Police Chief Will Smith a big hug during his visit to the National Night Out festivities at Jackson Ward’s Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday.

Chiquita Compton gives Richmond Police Chief Will Smith a big hug during his visit to the National Night Out festivities at Jackson Ward’s Sixth Mount …

Published on August 9, 2019

Published on August 9, 2019

Published on August 9, 2019

Published on August 9, 2019
Gov. Ralph S. Northam speaks at a news conference Tuesday in front of the 50-foot memorial arch at Fort Monroe, showing that the letters honoring Confederate president Jefferson Davis have been removed. With the governor are, from left, state Sen. Mamie Locke of Hampton; Glenn Oder, executive director of the Fort Monroe Authority; and Molly J. Ward, former state secretary of natural resources and a former trustee of the authority.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam speaks at a news conference Tuesday in front of the 50-foot memorial arch at Fort Monroe, showing that the letters honoring …

Published on August 9, 2019
Music for the spirit/ Hundreds turned out for the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival, a fundraiser held last Saturday for the Highland Park parish and its various ministries. Location: The park beside the church on 2nd Avnue. Jazz pianist Debo Dabney, below right, waits on the stage stairs for his time to perform. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Music for the spirit/ Hundreds turned out for the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival, a fundraiser held last Saturday for …

Published on August 9, 2019
Huguenot High School alumnus Olajuwan Johnson goes up to the rim to score against Thomas Jefferson High School alumni during the championship game in last Saturday’s Richmond Public Schools Alumni Basketball Showdown at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center. Mr. Johnson was named tournament MVP.

Huguenot High School alumnus Olajuwan Johnson goes up to the rim to score against Thomas Jefferson High School alumni during the championship game in last …

Published on August 9, 2019
Marquis Smith serves up fish and fries at the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Marquis Smith serves up fish and fries at the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on August 9, 2019
Music for the spirit. Hundreds turned out for the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival, a fundraiser held last Saturday for the Highland Park parish and its various ministries. Location: The park beside the church on 2nd Avenue. Friends, from left, S.R. Jeffers, Vanessa Raines and Diana Joaquin settle in to enjoy the sounds of local musicians, including the legendary Doc Branch and the Keynotes. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Music for the spirit. Hundreds turned out for the 11th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival, a fundraiser held last Saturday for …

Published on August 9, 2019

Published on August 9, 2019