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Mr. Gillum

Mr. Gillum

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Mr. Kamras

Mr. Kamras

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Pod leader Adam Evans works with Sebastian Wisnoski during online instruction with his Richmond Public Schools class at an education pod set up in the Evans family’s North Side home. Other youngsters in the pod are, from left, Ace Evans, Blaize Evans and Bastian Van-Zandt.

Pod leader Adam Evans works with Sebastian Wisnoski during online instruction with his Richmond Public Schools class at an education pod set up in the …

Published on September 17, 2020
After a morning of online learning, Richmond Public Schools students in the Northside Pod Life’s elementary group use a mid-day recess to feed the chickens and gather eggs laid by hens in the backyard of pod leader Adam Evans. The youngsters are, from left, Bastian Van-Zandt (back to camera), Sebastian Wisnoski, Blaize Evans (holding egg basket) and Ace Evans with his dad and pod leader at the chicken coop.

After a morning of online learning, Richmond Public Schools students in the Northside Pod Life’s elementary group use a mid-day recess to feed the chickens …

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Tamika Palmer, the mother of Breonna Taylor, weeps during a news conference Tuesday announcing a $12 million civil settlement between the estate of Breonna Taylor and the City of Lousiville in Kentucky.

Tamika Palmer, the mother of Breonna Taylor, weeps during a news conference Tuesday announcing a $12 million civil settlement between the estate of Breonna Taylor …

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Ms. Taylor

Ms. Taylor

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Published on September 17, 2020
Mr. Swann

Mr. Swann

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Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates winning against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the 2020 women’s singles U.S. Open tennis tournament last Saturday.

Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates winning against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the 2020 women’s singles U.S. Open tennis tournament last Saturday.

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The house of U.S. civil rights icon Rosa Parks, rebuilt by artist Ryan Mendoza, is on display in the courtyard of an 18th century Royal Palace, in Naples, Italy. It is the latest stop for the house in a years-long saga that began when Mrs. Parks’ niece saved the tiny two-story home from demolition in Detroit after the 2008 financial crisis.

The house of U.S. civil rights icon Rosa Parks, rebuilt by artist Ryan Mendoza, is on display in the courtyard of an 18th century Royal …

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Chief Judge Gregory

Chief Judge Gregory

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Judge Thacker

Judge Thacker

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Judge Floyd

Judge Floyd

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Mayor Stoney

Mayor Stoney

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Governor Northam

Governor Northam

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Dr. Abdullah

Dr. Abdullah

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Mr. Bell

Mr. Bell

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Col. Monica R. Lawson addresses family and friends during her historic promotion ceremony Sept. 2 at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

Col. Monica R. Lawson addresses family and friends during her historic promotion ceremony Sept. 2 at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

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Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley

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Mo Alie-Cox

Mo Alie-Cox

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Published on September 17, 2020

Published on September 17, 2020
Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley

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Published on September 17, 2020
Deshon Scott-Hopwood, right, senior plant manager of the U.S. Postal Service Richmond Processing and Distribution Center in Sandston, gives U.S. Reps. A. Donald McEachin, center, and Abigail Spanberger a tour of the facility on Sept. 10.

Deshon Scott-Hopwood, right, senior plant manager of the U.S. Postal Service Richmond Processing and Distribution Center in Sandston, gives U.S. Reps. A. Donald McEachin, center, …

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Published on September 17, 2020
This building at 2134 W. Laburnum Ave. in North Side is the new home of Richmond’s voter operations. City Voter Registrar Kirk Showalter held a grand opening last week ahead of the start of early voting on Friday, Sept. 18. For those seeking to cast ballots before Election Day, Nov. 3, this will be the place to go initially rather than City Hall.

This building at 2134 W. Laburnum Ave. in North Side is the new home of Richmond’s voter operations. City Voter Registrar Kirk Showalter held a …

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As the sign notes, voter registration is on the second floor of the building, but also will be available at City Hall and the Hickory Hill Community Center in South Side. Those two satellite locations also will offer early voting for seven days in late October.

As the sign notes, voter registration is on the second floor of the building, but also will be available at City Hall and the Hickory …

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Camouflage butterfly in Varina

Camouflage butterfly in Varina

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How do you honor people for making a community better? Post an honorary street sign to recognize their contributions. That’s what happened last Saturday in South Side as new signs saluting veteran civic leader Rosa Jones and the late Johnny R. Battle were unveiled near their homes in ceremonies spurred by 8th District City Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell. Ms. Jones, right, who has served as president of the Oak Grove Civic Association for 20 years, is escorted to the ceremony at 1700 Fairfax Ave. by Pam Smith and dozens of others.

How do you honor people for making a community better? Post an honorary street sign to recognize their contributions. That’s what happened last Saturday in …

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After the unveiling, relatives and admirers eagerly snapped photos of the new sign.

After the unveiling, relatives and admirers eagerly snapped photos of the new sign.

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6-year-old Darren Fields, gets a lift from family and friends to unveil the street sign honoring his great-grandfather, the late Johnny R. Battle, at 32nd and Decatur streets in South Side. Mr. Battle mentored area youths and was a model neighbor. Ms. Trammell lobbied for the sign to help ease the hurt and sense of loss for those who knew Mr. Battle, 80, who was beaten in his wheel- chair and killed during an attack in April 2018 outside his home.

6-year-old Darren Fields, gets a lift from family and friends to unveil the street sign honoring his great-grandfather, the late Johnny R. Battle, at 32nd …

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This art piece created by Dominican artist Firelei Báez is central to the new “Commonwealth” exhibit that opened last Saturday at the Virginia Commonwealth University Institute for Contemporary Art. This piece is outside of the ICA at 601 W. Broad St., along with a Resiliency Garden created by food justice advocate Duron Chavis. The exhibit, which runs through Jan. 17, explores the notion of commonwealth and how common resources are used to influence the wealth and well-being of communities. The exhibit is an outgrowth of a partnership between the ICA and two other contemporary arts organizations, Philadelphia Contemporary in Pennsylvania and Beta-Local in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This art piece created by Dominican artist Firelei Báez is central to the new “Commonwealth” exhibit that opened last Saturday at the Virginia Commonwealth University …

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Resiliency Garden at the ICA

Resiliency Garden at the ICA

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Richmonders paused on Sept. 11 to remember the tragic terrorist attacks against the nation 19 years ago. On that day in 2001, terrorists hijacked four commercial jetliners with passengers aboard. Two crashed into the World Trade Center towers in New York, one crashed into the Pentagon in Northern Virginia and a fourth, believed to be headed toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington, crashed into a field near Shanksville, Penn. More than 2,900 people were killed in the attacks, while another 25,000 or more were injured, including several hundred firefighters and law enforcement officers who responded to help the injured.

Richmonders paused on Sept. 11 to remember the tragic terrorist attacks against the nation 19 years ago. On that day in 2001, terrorists hijacked four …

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Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter delivers remarks during the city’s commemoration last Friday, where the flag was lowered at Fire Station 10 on Hermitage Road. Firefighters from several stations stood at attention during the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Levar M. Stoney also spoke, while Police Chief Gerald M. Smith attended the event, which also was streamed online.

Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter delivers remarks during the city’s commemoration last Friday, where the flag was lowered at Fire Station 10 on Hermitage Road. …

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Published on September 17, 2020