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Published on December 28, 2023

Published on December 28, 2023

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Published on December 28, 2023
Joe Bamisile

Joe Bamisile

Published on December 28, 2023
Trash receptacles at Monroe Park, which is maintained by Virginia Commonwealth University, routinely attract rats, leading Sen. Ghazal Hashmi to question the university’s $2,400 a month spending on poison-bait rat traps.

Trash receptacles at Monroe Park, which is maintained by Virginia Commonwealth University, routinely attract rats, leading Sen. Ghazal Hashmi to question the university’s $2,400 a …

Published on December 28, 2023
The Rev. Tyler C. Millner Sr., shown here at the Allix B. James Chapel in Coburn Hall at Virginia Union University, co-founded Community Learning Week in 1978 with the late Dr. Grace M. Pleasants. He is retiring as a Martinsville church pastor after 33 years.

The Rev. Tyler C. Millner Sr., shown here at the Allix B. James Chapel in Coburn Hall at Virginia Union University, co-founded Community Learning Week …

Published on December 28, 2023

Published on December 28, 2023
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon speaks Dec. 1 with members of Voterama, a student group focused on voter advocacy and awareness at Breck School in Golden Valley, Minn.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon speaks Dec. 1 with members of Voterama, a student group focused on voter advocacy and awareness at Breck School …

Published on December 28, 2023
Mr. Lighty

Mr. Lighty

Published on December 28, 2023
Virginia Union University’s running back Jada Byers dodges Virginia State University’s Quedrion Miles on Nov. 4. VUU, under the watchful eyes of Coach Alvin Parker and staff, won 30-20.

Virginia Union University’s running back Jada Byers dodges Virginia State University’s Quedrion Miles on Nov. 4. VUU, under the watchful eyes of Coach Alvin Parker …

Published on December 28, 2023

Published on December 28, 2023
Mr. Kamene

Mr. Kamene

Published on December 28, 2023
The ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered under the garden of the future Four Season’s Hotel, steps from the Vatican.

The ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered under the garden of the future …

Published on December 28, 2023
Personal documents, artifacts and other archival material belonging to the late Del. Roland J. “Duke” Ealey were discovered several years ago by James and Sasha Vigeant as they were restoring Mr. Ealey’s office to be their permanent residence in Jackson Ward.

Personal documents, artifacts and other archival material belonging to the late Del. Roland J. “Duke” Ealey were discovered several years ago by James and Sasha …

Published on December 28, 2023
“I have been prevented from being in my children’s lives,” said Tina D. Woodson of Hanover County. Ms. Woodson holds her youngest child, whom the Hanover County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court allowed to remain with her, but not her other three children. “It’s unbelievable.”

“I have been prevented from being in my children’s lives,” said Tina D. Woodson of Hanover County. Ms. Woodson holds her youngest child, whom the …

Published on December 28, 2023

Published on December 28, 2023

Published on December 28, 2023

Published on December 28, 2023
Bishop Barber

Bishop Barber

Published on December 28, 2023
D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Danny Hodges, left, and U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, center, shared their very personal and often horrific experiences from Jan. 6, 2021 on Jan. 19 at Virginia Commonwealth University.

D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Danny Hodges, left, and U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, center, shared their very personal and often horrific experiences from Jan. …

Published on December 28, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney enters Main Street Station to deliver the State of the City Address on Jan. 31.

Mayor Levar Stoney enters Main Street Station to deliver the State of the City Address on Jan. 31.

Published on December 28, 2023
Virginia State University won the recognition of being named an All-Steinway School designation, making it the ninth college and the first historically Black college in Virginia. Photo taken February 2023.

Virginia State University won the recognition of being named an All-Steinway School designation, making it the ninth college and the first historically Black college in …

Published on December 28, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, left, joins the ceremonial swearing-in of Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan on Capitol Hill on March 7.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, left, joins the ceremonial swearing-in of Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan on Capitol Hill on March 7.

Published on December 28, 2023
Various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar Stoney, interim police chief Rick Edwards came together at Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park Monday, Jan. 30 to honor the life of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols of Memphis, Tenn., a FedEx worker who was murdered by at least five Memphis City Police officers earlier in the month during an alleged traffic stop.

Various officials including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Levar Stoney, interim police chief Rick Edwards came together at Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park Monday, Jan. 30 …

Published on December 28, 2023
A group gathered at Moore Street Baptist Church in Newtown to unveil the Gordon B. Hancock Commonwealth of Virginia Historical Highway Marker on the grounds of the church. Rev. Hancock was the co-founder of the Richmond Chapter of the Urban League and pastor of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church in 1925.

A group gathered at Moore Street Baptist Church in Newtown to unveil the Gordon B. Hancock Commonwealth of Virginia Historical Highway Marker on the grounds …

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Josue Fred’s determination and perspiration were clear as he soared like a superhero during this year’s Ukrops Monument Ave 10K presented by Kroger race on April 22.

Josue Fred’s determination and perspiration were clear as he soared like a superhero during this year’s Ukrops Monument Ave 10K presented by Kroger race on …

Published on December 28, 2023
Zambian singer-songwriter, rapper and poet Sampa Tembo aka Sampa the Great performed for thousands June 2, on Brown’s Island during the Friday Cheers concert series.

Zambian singer-songwriter, rapper and poet Sampa Tembo aka Sampa the Great performed for thousands June 2, on Brown’s Island during the Friday Cheers concert series.

Published on December 28, 2023
Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards walks with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and other city officials to brief news media following a shooting that left two people dead outside of the Altria Theater. The shooting occurred after Huguenot High School’s graduation on June 6.

Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards walks with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and other city officials to brief news media following a shooting that left two …

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Sharon Herman, 66, left, is secretary of the Creighton Court Tenant Council’s secretary; Marilyn Olds, 73, center, has lived in Creighton Court since age 4, and is president of the Richmond Tenant Organization and the Creighton Court Tenant Council. Jayne Harris, 66, has lived in Creighton Court since fifth grade and on and off since then.

Sharon Herman, 66, left, is secretary of the Creighton Court Tenant Council’s secretary; Marilyn Olds, 73, center, has lived in Creighton Court since age 4, …

Published on December 28, 2023
Melody Angel performs as thousands came out for three days of music during the 19th Richmond Folk Festival on Brown’s Island in October.

Melody Angel performs as thousands came out for three days of music during the 19th Richmond Folk Festival on Brown’s Island in October.

Published on December 28, 2023
Miss Virginia Union University and Mr. Virginia Union University, Raina Haynes and Larry Hackey, celebrated the school’s homecoming on Oct. 24.

Miss Virginia Union University and Mr. Virginia Union University, Raina Haynes and Larry Hackey, celebrated the school’s homecoming on Oct. 24.

Published on December 28, 2023
Delegate Don Scott celebrates the Democrats’ win after the November 2023 elections.

Delegate Don Scott celebrates the Democrats’ win after the November 2023 elections.

Published on December 28, 2023

Published on December 28, 2023
Coach Brooks

Coach Brooks

Published on December 28, 2023
The 2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority debutantes are: Top row from left, Davion La’0Chelle Shamari Washington, Makayla Samaura Stewart, Ramiya Louise Payne, Elise Jean Parker, Rayn Ellen Owens, Adelina Naa-Daakua Aryeh, Ava Marie Riddick, Brooke Reynolds and Alexi Shirell Waddy. Bottom row from left, Moriah Danielle Williams, Heaven Iyanna Smith, Kayla Darlene Hill, Kennedy Lynn Tucker, Demi Symone Greene, Julia Marguerite Pointer, Parker Gabrielle Hamlin and Kaci Leigh Johnson.

The 2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority debutantes are: Top row from left, Davion La’0Chelle Shamari Washington, Makayla Samaura Stewart, Ramiya Louise Payne, Elise Jean Parker, …

Published on December 28, 2023
Mr. Thomas

Mr. Thomas

Published on December 28, 2023
By now, the drudgery of leaf blowing should be a thing of the past for many in the Richmond area. Yet errant clusters of leaves continue to fall such as the ones to recently covering the ground at 5th and Hospital streets.

By now, the drudgery of leaf blowing should be a thing of the past for many in the Richmond area. Yet errant clusters of leaves …

Published on December 28, 2023
East End holiday leaves

East End holiday leaves

Published on December 28, 2023
Pedestrians hurry through a crosswalk at 1st and Leigh streets in Jackson Ward. Marked crosswalks indicate locations for pedestrians to cross and signify to motorists to yield to them.

Pedestrians hurry through a crosswalk at 1st and Leigh streets in Jackson Ward. Marked crosswalks indicate locations for pedestrians to cross and signify to motorists …

Published on December 28, 2023