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Rocks typically covered by the rushing waters of the James River are now visible because of low water levels. This view of the river, taken Tuesday evening near the Manchester Bridge, is emblematic of the severe drought that has gripped much of Virginia in the past two months. The river has dropped below four feet in height and its flow is below normal, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which monitors the James River. The rain last Sunday was welcome, but its impact had dissipated within two days, the USGS data show. More rain on Wednesday also provided relief, but experts indicate it will take regular rain to make up the deficit in moisture that has developed. Some areas of the state are reportedly seven inches below normal rainfall levels. Concerned about the river that is a main source of drinking water for the Richmond area, city and county public utility departments are urging area residents to take voluntary conservation efforts, including reducing watering lawns and washing vehicles.

Rocks typically covered by the rushing waters of the James River are now visible because of low water levels. This view of the river, taken …

Published on October 18, 2019
Kennedy Wright, 9, holds a sign protesting Columbus Day during a rally at the Columbus statue in Byrd Park on Monday. The protest, led by members of the Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op, also urged removal of the statue that is situated at the south end of Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The protest was on Monday, Oct. 14, which had been designated by Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the contributions native people who were displaced and destroyed as a result of European invasion by people such as Christopher Columbus. The home school cooperative has a curriculum that emphasizes the black diaspora including Caribbean, Central and South/ North America’s indigenous peoples.(Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Kennedy Wright, 9, holds a sign protesting Columbus Day during a rally at the Columbus statue in Byrd Park on Monday. The protest, led by …

Published on October 18, 2019

Published on October 18, 2019
Mrs. Walker

Mrs. Walker

Published on October 18, 2019

Published on October 18, 2019

Published on October 18, 2019
Audiences of all ages engage and let loose during the performances.

Audiences of all ages engage and let loose during the performances.

Published on October 11, 2019
Raleigh “Red” Carr and his wife, Jean, are seeing customers dwindle at their gas station and convenience store in South Side since the city imposed a 50-cent tax on a pack of cigarettes beginning July 1. The store in the 2200 block of Broad Rock Boulevard has been the couple’s main livelihood for nearly 50 years.

Raleigh “Red” Carr and his wife, Jean, are seeing customers dwindle at their gas station and convenience store in South Side since the city imposed …

Published on October 11, 2019
Dr. Betty N. Crutcher welcomes representatives of the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Institute to the University of Richmond where her husband, Dr. Ronald Crutcher is president. With her, from left, are Martin Hamlette, executive director of the National Medical Association; Dr. Randall C. Morgan Jr., executive director of the Cobb Institute; Dr. Oliver T. Brooks, NMA president; Dr. Rahn K. Baley, Cobb board chair; and Terone B. Greene, Cobb board treasurer. UR’s first lady serves on the Cobb board and arranged the three-day visit last month of the board of the institute, whose mission is to use research and learning to reduce race-based health disparities and which also seeks to encourage more African-American college students to enter the medical field. The board met with representatives of UR and Virginia Commonwealth University to learn more about their diversity efforts. Founded in 2004, the Cobb Institute is named for a pioneering African-American anthropologist. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Dr. Betty N. Crutcher welcomes representatives of the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Institute to the University of Richmond where her husband, Dr. Ronald Crutcher is …

Published on October 11, 2019
Camouflaged squirrel in West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Camouflaged squirrel in West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 11, 2019
Members of Extinction Rebellion Richmond stage a silent die-in on the steps of City Hall around noon on Monday as members calling themselves the “Red Rebel Brigade” look on. The 11-minute action, designed to call attention to the need for action to abate climate change, came after the group delivered a Declaration of the Global Climate Emergency to the office of Mayor Levar M. Stoney, urging him and other officials to declare a climate state of emergency in the city. The group has demonstrated weekly in Monroe Park since June and was part of a global climate action on Monday in 60 countries. The group also was part of the recent Global Climate Strike urging federal, state and local elected officials to act. (George Copeland Jr./Richmond Free Press)

Members of Extinction Rebellion Richmond stage a silent die-in on the steps of City Hall around noon on Monday as members calling themselves the “Red …

Published on October 11, 2019
Fifty ninth-graders from Richmond Public Schools pose with officials last Saturday for photographs by happy parents and family members as they are celebrated for receiving four-year academic scholarships to Virginia Union University. The students must keep up their grades and finish high school before enrolling tuition-free at VUU, where their room and board also will be covered by a scholarship currently valued around $108,000. The scholarships are part of the HBCUs “VUU is RVA” campaign to give greater access to academic, economic, medical and civic support to residents of the Metro Richmond area. Last Saturday’s celebration for the young scholars was held at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center on VUU’s campus. Officials attending the event included RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras; Dr. Carleitta Paige- Anderson, dean of VUU’s University College; and Richmond School Board members Cheryl L. Burke, 7th District, and Jonathan Young, 4th District. (Ronald E. Carrington/Richmond Free Press)

Fifty ninth-graders from Richmond Public Schools pose with officials last Saturday for photographs by happy parents and family members as they are celebrated for receiving …

Published on October 11, 2019
At 100, every day is a celebration, but it’s even better when the community recognizes your longevity. Eleven Richmonders were honored Sept. 21 at the 7th Annual Mayor’s Centenarian Celebration to publicly recognize city residents who turned 100 or older during 2019. Nine of the honorees attending the luncheon event held at a Downtown hotel are, seated from left, Lillie Etta Corbin Berry, 101; Josephine Johnson Bigger, 102; Virginia Price White, 103; Hattie Smith Carter, 99; Juliette Stephens Hamilton, 101; and Marguerite Williams Price, 99. Honorees in the back row, from left, are Norbert Robert Kopecko, 100; Shirley Craze Wiegand, 100; and Henry Cesly, 102. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

At 100, every day is a celebration, but it’s even better when the community recognizes your longevity. Eleven Richmonders were honored Sept. 21 at the …

Published on October 11, 2019
The Fulton neighborhood in the East End is one of the first to get new paving as part of a $15 million program City Hall is undertaking during the current 2019-20 budget year. While one lane on Carlisle Avenue is complete, a city crew on Monday repairs the second lane at the intersection of Carlisle Avenue and Malone Street before repaving. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

The Fulton neighborhood in the East End is one of the first to get new paving as part of a $15 million program City Hall …

Published on October 11, 2019
Caroline Johnson peruses art for sale by one of the many vendors and merchants at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Caroline Johnson peruses art for sale by one of the many vendors and merchants at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 11, 2019
C.T. Woody, former Richmond sheriff, shows off his vintage Chevrolet with the vehicles shown at the festival by the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

C.T. Woody, former Richmond sheriff, shows off his vintage Chevrolet with the vehicles shown at the festival by the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club. (Sandra …

Published on October 11, 2019
The Soul Unlimited Band wows the crowd during its performance last Saturday at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars.Richmond Free Press)

The Soul Unlimited Band wows the crowd during its performance last Saturday at the 31st Annual 2nd Street Festival. (Sandra Sellars.Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 11, 2019
Thousands of people turned out for the 31st Annual 2nd Street Fes- tival last weekend, celebrating and remembering the history and legacy that gave the illustrious Jackson Ward street its renown as “Black Wall Street” and the “Harlem of the South.” The free, two-day event featured a variety of music, food and entertainment, including walking tours and a parade of fraternities, sororities, religious and benevolent organizations with connections to Jackson Ward. Here, Terease Dixon dances to entertainment from one of four stages at the festival produced by Venture Richmond Events. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Thousands of people turned out for the 31st Annual 2nd Street Fes- tival last weekend, celebrating and remembering the history and legacy that gave the …

Published on October 11, 2019
Iyana Reeder, 5, plays a game at the special Kidz Zone last Saturday at the 2nd Street Festival in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward. Thousands of people turned out for the free, two-day festival. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Iyana Reeder, 5, plays a game at the special Kidz Zone last Saturday at the 2nd Street Festival in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward. Thousands of …

Published on October 11, 2019
Brandt Jean, 18, hugs Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murder in the death of his older brother, Botham Jean. The two embraced after he delivered his impact statement during the trial’s sentencing phase.

Brandt Jean, 18, hugs Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murder in the death of his older brother, Botham Jean. The two …

Published on October 11, 2019