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Richmond’s skyline comes to life during the holiday season, with the glow of lights embracing Downtown and the riverfront. The seasonal lighting officially got underway Dec. 4, with RVA Illuminates. This photograph of the Downtown skyline was taken from Brown’s Island.

Richmond’s skyline comes to life during the holiday season, with the glow of lights embracing Downtown and the riverfront. The seasonal lighting officially got underway …

Published on January 7, 2021
Tracey Avery-Geter, 47, of Chesterfield, a nurse practitioner supervisor, gets a dose of the new Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 on Dec. 23 from Sara Noble, a clinical nurse manager, at the Richmond Health District Office in Downtown. As a health care worker, Ms. Avery-Geter is in the top priority group designated by the state to receive the vaccine. Also in the top group: Residents and staff at long-term care facilities.

Tracey Avery-Geter, 47, of Chesterfield, a nurse practitioner supervisor, gets a dose of the new Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 on Dec. 23 from Sara Noble, …

Published on January 7, 2021
Aiden Porter holds up a Biden-Harris campaign sign Nov. 7 in celebration of the Democrats’ victory in the presidential election. The 4-year-old stood at the base of the Lee statue on Monument Avenue, where he was celebrating with his mother, Jasmine Howell.

Aiden Porter holds up a Biden-Harris campaign sign Nov. 7 in celebration of the Democrats’ victory in the presidential election. The 4-year-old stood at the …

Published on January 7, 2021
Kindal and George White give their 4-month-old son, Greyson, his first taste of voting as hundreds turned out at the Eastern Henrico Government Center on Nine Mile Road for early, in-person voting on Oct. 24. Lines were common at many early- voting sites throughout Metro Richmond.

Kindal and George White give their 4-month-old son, Greyson, his first taste of voting as hundreds turned out at the Eastern Henrico Government Center on …

Published on January 7, 2021
James Green, left, the custodian crew leader at Chimborazo Elementary School, receives a hug from his grandson, Mykhi Davis, 9, after being surprised Oct. 2 by Richmond Public Schools officials honoring him for 43 years of service to RPS students and families. The occasion was National Custodial Workers Day.

James Green, left, the custodian crew leader at Chimborazo Elementary School, receives a hug from his grandson, Mykhi Davis, 9, after being surprised Oct. 2 …

Published on January 7, 2021
Charlotte and Frank Strayhorn celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a parade of well wishes from family and friends who drove by their North Side home honking their car horns, leaving gifts and waving. The socially distanced celebration was set up by cousins living in the area after the couple’s sons, who live out of state, had to scrap their plans to travel home for an anniversary party.

Charlotte and Frank Strayhorn celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a parade of well wishes from family and friends who drove by their North Side …

Published on January 7, 2021
Treasure Daily, 10, is bundled up in the outfield of The Diamond listening as her mother, Shanna Latia, conducts sound therapy during Project Yoga Richmond’s Saturday Salutations on Sept. 19. The nonprofit organization has worked to make yoga affordable and accessible to Richmonders, particularly during the current high- stress times.

Treasure Daily, 10, is bundled up in the outfield of The Diamond listening as her mother, Shanna Latia, conducts sound therapy during Project Yoga Richmond’s …

Published on January 7, 2021
Chimborazo Elementary School students Kyle, 6, left, and Kevin Wilson, 8, connect with their teachers and classmates on Sept. 8, the first day of school, using Chromebooks provided by Richmond Public Schools. Kitchen tables have become virtual classrooms for many students, with parents monitoring schoolwork.

Chimborazo Elementary School students Kyle, 6, left, and Kevin Wilson, 8, connect with their teachers and classmates on Sept. 8, the first day of school, …

Published on January 7, 2021
Dr. Johnny Mickens III, right, the great-grandson of Maggie L. Walker, and his daughter, Liza Mickens, survey the damage discovered Aug. 3 at Mrs. Walker’s gravesite in historic Evergreen Cemetery. Her headstone, entrances to the gravesite and the entrance to Sir Moses Montefiore Cemetery, a historic Jewish cemetery, were spraypainted with “777,” numbers that are linked to white supremacist groups.

Dr. Johnny Mickens III, right, the great-grandson of Maggie L. Walker, and his daughter, Liza Mickens, survey the damage discovered Aug. 3 at Mrs. Walker’s …

Published on January 7, 2021
Armed members of private militia groups advocate for gun rights near the State Capitol on Aug. 18 before marching to the Siegel Center on Broad Street where the House of Delegates was meeting during a special General Assembly session to take up police reform, criminal justice reform and budget measures.

Armed members of private militia groups advocate for gun rights near the State Capitol on Aug. 18 before marching to the Siegel Center on Broad …

Published on January 7, 2021
Henry L. Marsh III, a former state senator and Richmond’s first African- American mayor, is greeted on Aug. 27 by School Board member Cheryl L. Burke as he gets his first look at the new $40 million elementary school named for him in Church Hill, located at 813 N. 28th St. The school, which replaces the former George Mason Elementary that Mr. Marsh attended as a child, is one of three new city school buildings that were ready for use but remained closed as Richmond Public Schools students continued with online classes in the fall.

Henry L. Marsh III, a former state senator and Richmond’s first African- American mayor, is greeted on Aug. 27 by School Board member Cheryl L. …

Published on January 7, 2021
A huge figure representing gay pride becomes a focal point for the Stonewall Rising: LGBTQ March for Black Lives. Hundreds of members of VA Pride, Minority Vets and other partners flooded the streets of North Side to show their alliance with the cause of racial justice.

A huge figure representing gay pride becomes a focal point for the Stonewall Rising: LGBTQ March for Black Lives. Hundreds of members of VA Pride, …

Published on January 7, 2021
About 1,000 protesters march through Richmond to show solidarity with demonstrators in Portland, Ore., where federal officials used questionable force to detain or arrest people.

About 1,000 protesters march through Richmond to show solidarity with demonstrators in Portland, Ore., where federal officials used questionable force to detain or arrest people.

Published on January 7, 2021
The statue of Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart is turned on its side and lowered onto a flatbed truck on July 7 after being taken from its pedestal at Monument Avenue and Stuart Circle. It was sent to storage as the city worked out a plan for disposal.

The statue of Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart is turned on its side and lowered onto a flatbed truck on July 7 after being taken from …

Published on January 7, 2021
A cheering crowd watches as a crane hauls away the massive, 100-year-old statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson from its pedestal at Monument Avenue and Arthur Ashe Boulevard during a downpour on July 1. Using an emergency declaration, Mayor Stoney ordered the city-owned Confederate statues to be removed as a public safety measure.

A cheering crowd watches as a crane hauls away the massive, 100-year-old statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson from its pedestal at Monument Avenue …

Published on January 7, 2021
An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people descend on City Hall, below right, calling for the resignation of Richmond Police Chief Will Smith and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, despite their apologies for the police action. Chief Smith resigned on June 16.

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people descend on City Hall, below right, calling for the resignation of Richmond Police Chief Will Smith …

Published on January 7, 2021

Published on January 7, 2021
Protesters participating in a peaceful demonstration react to being hit by Richmond Police with tear gas and pepper spray on Monument Avenue at the Robert E. Lee statue about 30 minutes before the city’s 8 p.m. curfew on June 1.

Protesters participating in a peaceful demonstration react to being hit by Richmond Police with tear gas and pepper spray on Monument Avenue at the Robert …

Published on January 7, 2021
Cyclists participating in the Black Lives Matter Father’s Day Bike Ride on June 21 organized by the Urban Cycling Group and R&B singer Trey Songz of Petersburg stop at the graffiti-covered statue for a photo.

Cyclists participating in the Black Lives Matter Father’s Day Bike Ride on June 21 organized by the Urban Cycling Group and R&B singer Trey Songz …

Published on January 7, 2021
A Black Lives Matter tribute to the late George Floyd is projected onto the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the evening of June 6 by local artist Dustin Klein, a striking signal of change. The statue and grounds on Monument Avenue became a central point for demonstrators and others seeking a metamorphosis in the city.

A Black Lives Matter tribute to the late George Floyd is projected onto the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the evening of …

Published on January 7, 2021