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Ms. Cuffee-Glenn

Ms. Cuffee-Glenn

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Published on September 20, 2019
Mr. Bhatti

Mr. Bhatti

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E-cigarette

E-cigarette

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Published on September 20, 2019

Published on September 20, 2019

Published on September 20, 2019

Published on September 20, 2019
Lt. Gov. Fairfax

Lt. Gov. Fairfax

Published on September 20, 2019
Sisters Evelyn Luceal Allen, left, and Rosa L. Fleming have been coming to the 17th Street Farmers’ Market since they were youngsters. For more than 75 years, they have helped family members sell produce grown on the family farm in Hanover before they took over decades ago.

Sisters Evelyn Luceal Allen, left, and Rosa L. Fleming have been coming to the 17th Street Farmers’ Market since they were youngsters. For more than …

Published on September 20, 2019
Mr. Kamras

Mr. Kamras

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Mr. Young

Mr. Young

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Mr. Herring

Mr. Herring

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Mr. Simmons

Mr. Simmons

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Published on September 20, 2019
Mr. Goldman

Mr. Goldman

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Members of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League work last Saturday to fill boxes with supplies donated by the Richmond community for hurricane relief in the Bahamas. Location: The Diamond on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. William M.T. Forrester Jr., executive director of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League, and player Davionne Anderson load the donated supplies on a truck last Saturday. The items were delivered to Miami on Wednesday and are now headed to the Bahamas to aid victims of Hurricane Dorian.

Members of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League work last Saturday to fill boxes with supplies donated by the Richmond community for hurricane relief in the …

Published on September 20, 2019
Ms. Casey

Ms. Casey

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Ms. Held

Ms. Held

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Published on September 20, 2019
Mr. Morrissey

Mr. Morrissey

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Virginia State University running back Demetrius Strickland rushes the ball down the field during last Saturday’s 35-16 victory over the University of North Carolina at Pembroke during the Trojans’ first home game.

Virginia State University running back Demetrius Strickland rushes the ball down the field during last Saturday’s 35-16 victory over the University of North Carolina at …

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Virginia Union University wide receiver Charles Hall heads down the field with the ball despite being in the clutches of the Lenoir-Rhyne University defense during last Saturday’s home opener at Hovey Field.

Virginia Union University wide receiver Charles Hall heads down the field with the ball despite being in the clutches of the Lenoir-Rhyne University defense during …

Published on September 20, 2019
John Marshall High School quarterback Aarek Thomas, No. 11, hones in on his aerial skills. He has passed for 741 yards and six touchdowns in the team’s first three games.

John Marshall High School quarterback Aarek Thomas, No. 11, hones in on his aerial skills. He has passed for 741 yards and six touchdowns in …

Published on September 20, 2019

Published on September 20, 2019
The audience at the Afrikana Independent Film Festival gives a standing ovation last Saturday to Raymond Santana, center, after the screening of the documentary “The Central Park Five.” Mr. Santana, who was exonerated in the case after spending five years in prison, talked about his experience following the film. He is embraced by Todd Waldo, adviser for the film festival, while moderator Zoe Spencer, a sociology professor at Virginia State University, looks on.

The audience at the Afrikana Independent Film Festival gives a standing ovation last Saturday to Raymond Santana, center, after the screening of the documentary “The …

Published on September 20, 2019
Raymond Santana

Raymond Santana

Published on September 20, 2019
Daily Planet board chair Elizabeth Roark, left, is presented a General Assembly resolution recognizing the Daily Planet’s 50 years of service to people in Central Virginia from state Sen. Jennifer McClellan of Richmond. Beth Merchant, chief executive officer of the Daily Planet, right, also participated in the presentation held Aug. 7 at the organization’s West Grace Street headquarters.

Daily Planet board chair Elizabeth Roark, left, is presented a General Assembly resolution recognizing the Daily Planet’s 50 years of service to people in Central …

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Ms. Kenney

Ms. Kenney

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President Rao

President Rao

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President Pando

President Pando

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President Abdullah

President Abdullah

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President Crutcher

President Crutcher

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Film curator Enjoli Moon, left, and poet Nikki Giovanni lead discussion.

Film curator Enjoli Moon, left, and poet Nikki Giovanni lead discussion.

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Oscar H. Blayton

Oscar H. Blayton

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Vegan food for the soul/ Lines were deep during the first Soul Vegan Block Party Sept. 7 at Chimborazo Park in the East End. The free event was designed to promote a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle and featured all types of vegan food, juices and products. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Vegan food for the soul/ Lines were deep during the first Soul Vegan Block Party Sept. 7 at Chimborazo Park in the East End. The …

Published on September 20, 2019
A view of the finished, two-bedroom, 2 1⁄2-bath solar homes in the Carver neighborhood that were showcased during a Sept. 12 open house by Richmond-based developer project:HOMES.

A view of the finished, two-bedroom, 2 1⁄2-bath solar homes in the Carver neighborhood that were showcased during a Sept. 12 open house by Richmond-based …

Published on September 20, 2019
Dandelion in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Dandelion in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

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A crane brings solar panels to the installation crew.

A crane brings solar panels to the installation crew.

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Vegan for the soul/Aranda Goodwin of Virginia Beach sits in the shade to enjoy a raw vegan salad from Goatocado, a restaurant in The Fan that had a booth at the event. In addition to food, the block party featured cooking demonstrations, speakers, music and dancing. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Vegan for the soul/Aranda Goodwin of Virginia Beach sits in the shade to enjoy a raw vegan salad from Goatocado, a restaurant in The Fan …

Published on September 20, 2019
Installers put a solar panel in place on the roof of a new home in the 1200 block of West Leigh Street.

Installers put a solar panel in place on the roof of a new home in the 1200 block of West Leigh Street.

Published on September 20, 2019
40 Years of music. The Richmond Jazz Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary dedicated to the preservation and advancement of jazz in the local area by presenting local, national and international jazz artists through its guest educator concert series, scholarships and community outreach programs. Its 2019 season kicked off Sept. 10 with a performance by founding board member J. Plunky Branch and The Universal Ensemble, with vocalists Lady Eka-Eta (Jacqueline Holoman Lewis) and legendary Ghanaian percussionist Okyerema Asante. Enjoying the event are founding board members, from left, Nelson R. Lawson, Mr. Branch, B.J. Brown, William S. Lowe, G. Khari Branch and Robert L. Payne Sr. The yearlong celebration will continue with concerts by the Kenney Rittenhouse Ensemble featuring Imani Gonzales on Oct. 8; the Steve Wilson Quintet with special guest Bill Pierce on Nov. 12; and vocalist Rene Marie on Dec. 10. Details: www.vajazz.org.

40 Years of music. The Richmond Jazz Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary dedicated to the preservation and advancement of jazz in the local area …

Published on September 20, 2019
We won! The Aryee siblings — from left, Caleb, 9; Othneil, 12; and Zari, 9 — celebrate after learning they won a bicycle in a raffle at the 6th Annual Brookland Park Community Celebration last Saturday in North Side. The event, sponsored by the Historic Brookland Park Collective, featured food, music and fellowship along West Brookland Park Boulevard that was closed to traffic. The youngsters used the no traffic zone to happily and freely road test their new bike. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

We won! The Aryee siblings — from left, Caleb, 9; Othneil, 12; and Zari, 9 — celebrate after learning they won a bicycle in a …

Published on September 20, 2019