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Mr. McGee

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David Harrington, shown in this March 23 photo, spent a tense eight months in a Philadelphia jail when he was a teenager — the result of a robbery charge in 2014 that automatically sent his case to the adult court system under state law.

David Harrington, shown in this March 23 photo, spent a tense eight months in a Philadelphia jail when he was a teenager — the result …

Published on June 9, 2022
Last Saturday’s opening ceremony included Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith, left, Flying Squirrels COO Todd “Parney” Parnell, center, and William Forrester Jr., MJBL executive director.

Last Saturday’s opening ceremony included Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith, left, Flying Squirrels COO Todd “Parney” Parnell, center, and William Forrester Jr., MJBL executive …

Published on June 9, 2022
The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League opened its 56th season last Saturday at Hotchkiss Field in Richmond. The MJBL’s partners include the Richmond Police Athletic League, the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, local churches and other local youth-serving groups. Also, the Richmond Squirrels and Major League Baseball helped supply uniforms and equipment for the young players to introduce them to the fun and excitement of baseball. In this photo, Coach John Garland quiets team members of Blackwell’s RVA Trojans during the opening ceremony of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League’s 56th opening season.

The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League opened its 56th season last Saturday at Hotchkiss Field in Richmond. The MJBL’s partners include the Richmond Police Athletic League, …

Published on June 9, 2022
Chris Jackson and Liv Taylor enjoy art work inside the renovated church.

Chris Jackson and Liv Taylor enjoy art work inside the renovated church.

Published on June 9, 2022
Celine Anderson of The Visual Arts Center bends to view artwork created by (from left) Raelyn Fines, Kerry Mason, Emily Barber and Caiden Storey during Oakwood Arts’ June 4 celebration of the renovated Oakwood Church in the city’s East End.

Celine Anderson of The Visual Arts Center bends to view artwork created by (from left) Raelyn Fines, Kerry Mason, Emily Barber and Caiden Storey during …

Published on June 9, 2022
The Burke family of Richmond enjoy rounds of jump rope during ART 180’s “The Big Show” on June 3.

The Burke family of Richmond enjoy rounds of jump rope during ART 180’s “The Big Show” on June 3.

Published on June 9, 2022
Ten-year-old twin sisters Alicia, left, and Alivia Odhimbo, focused on their creative chalk art skills during Art 180’s “The Big Show,” a block-style celebration hosted on June 3 at 114 W. Marshall St.

Ten-year-old twin sisters Alicia, left, and Alivia Odhimbo, focused on their creative chalk art skills during Art 180’s “The Big Show,” a block-style celebration hosted …

Published on June 9, 2022
Purple blooms in Church Hill

Purple blooms in Church Hill

Published on June 9, 2022
The Richmond Public Schools 2022 valedictorians plan to study art, business, biology, nursing and pre-med when they enter college in a couple of months. But first they will graduate from their respective high schools between June 13 through June 15. We’re so proud of this group of amazing and awesome young scholars! Yay to them and their families and friends! Best of luck moving forward! From left: Anthony Rodriguez Ortiz, George Wythe High School, GPA 4.46. Jermesha Artis, Thomas Jefferson High School, GPA 4.79. Jermesha plans to attend Norfolk State University on a full scholarship to major in biology and participate in the marching band. Debora Arteaga Ortega, Huguenot High School, GPA 4.86. Debora, who has an associate’s degree from Reynolds Community College, will attend the University of Richmond as a business major. Lindsey Diggs, Franklin Military School, GPA 4.76. Lindsey will attend Virginia Commonwealth University to study biology and pre-med. Taliya L. Moss-Melendez, Richmond Community High School, GPA 4.94. Taliya will attend the University of Virginia on a full scholarship. Sanaa Hayes, Open High School, GPA 5.03. Sanaa will attend William & Mary and will major in biology. She is the top 2022 RPS valedictorian. Angel Shepperson, John Marshall High School, GPA 4.36. Angel will attend Virginia Commonwealth University to major in 2-D Animation with a minor in Illustration. Damarious Banks, Armstrong High School, GPA 4.1. Damarious will attend Norfolk State University to major in pre-nursing and nursing on a full academic scholarship.

The Richmond Public Schools 2022 valedictorians plan to study art, business, biology, nursing and pre-med when they enter college in a couple of months. But …

Published on June 9, 2022
The school year is nearly complete, but these signs that express care and concern are sure to remain in the minds of John B. Cary Elementary School students, teachers and staff throughout the summer.

The school year is nearly complete, but these signs that express care and concern are sure to remain in the minds of John B. Cary …

Published on June 9, 2022
Coach Anthony Grigsby of Blackwell’s RVA Trojans gives batting tips to one of his T-Ball players, Miles Clay, 5, of Richmond last Saturday during the opening game of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League’s 56th opening season.

Coach Anthony Grigsby of Blackwell’s RVA Trojans gives batting tips to one of his T-Ball players, Miles Clay, 5, of Richmond last Saturday during the …

Published on June 9, 2022
peaker of the Virginia House of Delegates C. Todd Gilbert, left, congratulates the newly sworn-in chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia S. Bernard Goodwyn, second from left as President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Virginia L. Louise Lucas hugs him and Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin looks on.

peaker of the Virginia House of Delegates C. Todd Gilbert, left, congratulates the newly sworn-in chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia S. Bernard …

Published on June 9, 2022
According to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Creighton Court’s demolition will be in three phases and will expand from 504 housing units to 700 units. The entire project is expected to take up to 10 years. An informational meeting for tenants will be held June 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. behind the Creighton Court Property Management Office.

According to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Creighton Court’s demolition will be in three phases and will expand from 504 housing units to 700 …

Published on June 9, 2022
Sherman Washington, 31, of Richmond watches the demolition of the Creighton Court public housing community along Nine Mile Road in Richmond’s East End on Monday. He moved into the community when he was a 1-year-old. He left in 2008. “I’m just glad that it’s gone,” he said. “I’ll miss it though. I have a whole lot of memories. There was a whole lot going on out here. ... My son doesn’t have to live out here.”

Sherman Washington, 31, of Richmond watches the demolition of the Creighton Court public housing community along Nine Mile Road in Richmond’s East End on Monday. …

Published on June 9, 2022

Published on June 9, 2022