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Frank and Charlotte Strayhorn have celebrated a lot of anniversaries, but their 65th — celebrated during the coronavirus pandemic—is one they’ll always remember. The couple, both 87, were feted Saturday by friends and relatives in a parade of about 50 vehicles that drove by the couple’s home on Edgewood Avenue in North Side to offer con- gratulations. The Strayhorns, who were married in 1955 in Anchorage, Alaska, where he was serving in the military, were set up on the lawn outside their home where they waved and talked with the caravan of well-wishers. The Strayhorns’ sons, Ronald, Peter and Michael Strayhorn, had planned a 65th anniversary party but then COVID-19 hit. So with all three living out of state in COVID- 19 hotspots, they arranged the celebration with the help of cousins living in the Richmond area.

Frank and Charlotte Strayhorn have celebrated a lot of anniversaries, but their 65th — celebrated during the coronavirus pandemic—is one they’ll always remember. The couple, …

Published on September 10, 2020
Fountain Lake in Byrd Park

Fountain Lake in Byrd Park

Published on September 10, 2020
A new sign now sits on the grassy circle at Monument and Allen avenues where the Robert E. Lee statue sits. The original sign informally renaming the circle for Marcus-David Peters, a 24-year-old high school biology teacher who was shot and killed by Richmond Police officer in 2018 during what has been described as a mental crisis, was cut down by an unknown person or people around Aug. 16. State officials and law enforcement said at the time there was no official order for its removal. The new sign was put in place Aug. 30.

A new sign now sits on the grassy circle at Monument and Allen avenues where the Robert E. Lee statue sits. The original sign informally …

Published on September 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020
Lou Brock

Lou Brock

Published on September 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020
Mr. Bloomberg

Mr. Bloomberg

Published on September 10, 2020
Mr. West

Mr. West

Published on September 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020
Donate Life Virginia, the state’s organ registry organization, is the sponsor of the race car shown in this mock up that bears Christopher J. Woody’s likeness and will be driven in Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race in Richmond.

Donate Life Virginia, the state’s organ registry organization, is the sponsor of the race car shown in this mock up that bears Christopher J. Woody’s …

Published on September 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020
Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson

Published on September 10, 2020
Antonio Gibson

Antonio Gibson

Published on September 10, 2020
Dr. Harris Marsh

Dr. Harris Marsh

Published on September 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020
Richmond Public Schools nutritional worker Yukuri Canesius, left, and Superintendent Jason Kamras welcome Thomas Jefferson High school student Syasia Anderson and her family Tuesday morning at the meal distribution site in the parking lot of Ms. Girlee’s Kitchen in Fulton before the start of virtual classes at 9:15 a.m.

Richmond Public Schools nutritional worker Yukuri Canesius, left, and Superintendent Jason Kamras welcome Thomas Jefferson High school student Syasia Anderson and her family Tuesday morning …

Published on September 10, 2020
Chimborazo Elementary School students Kyle, 6, left, and Kevin Wilson, 8, connect with their teachers and classmates Tuesday, the first day of school, using Chromebooks provided by Richmond Public Schools. The kitchen table at the Wilson family’s Fulton home was turned into a virtual classroom when school began at 9:15 a.m., with mom Safiya Wilson monitoring activity.

Chimborazo Elementary School students Kyle, 6, left, and Kevin Wilson, 8, connect with their teachers and classmates Tuesday, the first day of school, using Chromebooks …

Published on September 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020
Rayshard Ashby

Rayshard Ashby

Published on September 10, 2020

Published on September 10, 2020