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A tablet sits in a docking station in a pod or cellblock at the Richmond Justice Center. Every inmate is assigned a user name and PIN to use the tablets.

A tablet sits in a docking station in a pod or cellblock at the Richmond Justice Center. Every inmate is assigned a user name and …

Published on September 27, 2019
Cpl. J. Barnes pulls one of the tablets from a charging station, also called a “pizza oven.”

Cpl. J. Barnes pulls one of the tablets from a charging station, also called a “pizza oven.”

Published on September 27, 2019
Sisters Evelyn Luceal Allen, left, and Rosa L. Fleming have been coming to the 17th Street Farmers’ Market since they were youngsters. For more than 75 years, they have helped family members sell produce grown on the family farm in Hanover before they took over decades ago.

Sisters Evelyn Luceal Allen, left, and Rosa L. Fleming have been coming to the 17th Street Farmers’ Market since they were youngsters. For more than …

Published on September 20, 2019
40 Years of music. The Richmond Jazz Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary dedicated to the preservation and advancement of jazz in the local area by presenting local, national and international jazz artists through its guest educator concert series, scholarships and community outreach programs. Its 2019 season kicked off Sept. 10 with a performance by founding board member J. Plunky Branch and The Universal Ensemble, with vocalists Lady Eka-Eta (Jacqueline Holoman Lewis) and legendary Ghanaian percussionist Okyerema Asante. Enjoying the event are founding board members, from left, Nelson R. Lawson, Mr. Branch, B.J. Brown, William S. Lowe, G. Khari Branch and Robert L. Payne Sr. The yearlong celebration will continue with concerts by the Kenney Rittenhouse Ensemble featuring Imani Gonzales on Oct. 8; the Steve Wilson Quintet with special guest Bill Pierce on Nov. 12; and vocalist Rene Marie on Dec. 10. Details: www.vajazz.org.

40 Years of music. The Richmond Jazz Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary dedicated to the preservation and advancement of jazz in the local area …

Published on September 20, 2019
Vegan food for the soul/ Lines were deep during the first Soul Vegan Block Party Sept. 7 at Chimborazo Park in the East End. The free event was designed to promote a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle and featured all types of vegan food, juices and products. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Vegan food for the soul/ Lines were deep during the first Soul Vegan Block Party Sept. 7 at Chimborazo Park in the East End. The …

Published on September 20, 2019
Vegan for the soul/Aranda Goodwin of Virginia Beach sits in the shade to enjoy a raw vegan salad from Goatocado, a restaurant in The Fan that had a booth at the event. In addition to food, the block party featured cooking demonstrations, speakers, music and dancing. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Vegan for the soul/Aranda Goodwin of Virginia Beach sits in the shade to enjoy a raw vegan salad from Goatocado, a restaurant in The Fan …

Published on September 20, 2019
Dandelion in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Dandelion in North Side (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on September 20, 2019
A crane brings solar panels to the installation crew.

A crane brings solar panels to the installation crew.

Published on September 20, 2019
Installers put a solar panel in place on the roof of a new home in the 1200 block of West Leigh Street.

Installers put a solar panel in place on the roof of a new home in the 1200 block of West Leigh Street.

Published on September 20, 2019
A view of the finished, two-bedroom, 2 1⁄2-bath solar homes in the Carver neighborhood that were showcased during a Sept. 12 open house by Richmond-based developer project:HOMES.

A view of the finished, two-bedroom, 2 1⁄2-bath solar homes in the Carver neighborhood that were showcased during a Sept. 12 open house by Richmond-based …

Published on September 20, 2019
We won! The Aryee siblings — from left, Caleb, 9; Othneil, 12; and Zari, 9 — celebrate after learning they won a bicycle in a raffle at the 6th Annual Brookland Park Community Celebration last Saturday in North Side. The event, sponsored by the Historic Brookland Park Collective, featured food, music and fellowship along West Brookland Park Boulevard that was closed to traffic. The youngsters used the no traffic zone to happily and freely road test their new bike. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

We won! The Aryee siblings — from left, Caleb, 9; Othneil, 12; and Zari, 9 — celebrate after learning they won a bicycle in a …

Published on September 20, 2019
Oscar H. Blayton

Oscar H. Blayton

Published on September 20, 2019
Film curator Enjoli Moon, left, and poet Nikki Giovanni lead discussion.

Film curator Enjoli Moon, left, and poet Nikki Giovanni lead discussion.

Published on September 20, 2019
President Abdullah

President Abdullah

Published on September 20, 2019
President Pando

President Pando

Published on September 20, 2019
President Rao

President Rao

Published on September 20, 2019
President Crutcher

President Crutcher

Published on September 20, 2019
Ms. Kenney

Ms. Kenney

Published on September 20, 2019
Daily Planet board chair Elizabeth Roark, left, is presented a General Assembly resolution recognizing the Daily Planet’s 50 years of service to people in Central Virginia from state Sen. Jennifer McClellan of Richmond. Beth Merchant, chief executive officer of the Daily Planet, right, also participated in the presentation held Aug. 7 at the organization’s West Grace Street headquarters.

Daily Planet board chair Elizabeth Roark, left, is presented a General Assembly resolution recognizing the Daily Planet’s 50 years of service to people in Central …

Published on September 20, 2019
Raymond Santana

Raymond Santana

Published on September 20, 2019