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Published on July 28, 2017

Published on July 28, 2017

Published on July 28, 2017

Published on July 28, 2017

Published on July 28, 2017

Published on July 28, 2017

Published on July 28, 2017

Published on July 27, 2017
Summerseat, the historic dwelling built in 1860 and now owned by Virginia State University, is located at 20829 Chesterfield Ave. in Ettrick.

Summerseat, the historic dwelling built in 1860 and now owned by Virginia State University, is located at 20829 Chesterfield Ave. in Ettrick.

Published on July 27, 2017
John Trent and his pet Bennie, right, watch the festivities from the hillside.

John Trent and his pet Bennie, right, watch the festivities from the hillside.

Published on July 21, 2017
Sayuri Gholson, 6, receives tennis instruction from James Skinner of Midlothian, a volunteer with the Metro Richmond Tennis Club. Above, park visitors take a peek inside the painted tunnel before the unveiling begins

Sayuri Gholson, 6, receives tennis instruction from James Skinner of Midlothian, a volunteer with the Metro Richmond Tennis Club. Above, park visitors take a peek …

Published on July 21, 2017
Richmonders of all ages turned out last Wednesday to remember and honor Arthur Ashe, the late Richmond tennis great who would have turned 74 on July 10. The event, held at Battery Park in North Side, featured free tennis lessons for youngsters, sponsored by the Richmond Tennis Association. Another highlight was the unveiling of murals dedicated to the tennis champion at the entryways and inside a pedestrian tunnel that links the park’s basketball and tennis courts. The murals were the project of Sir James Thornhill and a large group of community volunteers.

Richmonders of all ages turned out last Wednesday to remember and honor Arthur Ashe, the late Richmond tennis great who would have turned 74 on …

Published on July 21, 2017
Summer bloom in the West End

Summer bloom in the West End

Published on July 21, 2017
Eye on the ball Tiffany Smith of Richmond, 6, has her eye on the ball at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Courts in Battery Park. She was among scores of youths who turned out Wednesday, July 12, for the Arthur Ashe Birthday Blast at the park, where they received complimentary tennis lessons and were on hand to celebrate murals created in his honor. A native of Richmond, Mr. Ashe was the first African-American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon. He was also the first African-American male player to be ranked No. 1. Please see more photos on B2.

Eye on the ball Tiffany Smith of Richmond, 6, has her eye on the ball at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Courts in Battery Park. She …

Published on July 21, 2017
10. Clarice Davis, left, and Fontaine Pate, members of the Maggie L. Walker High School Class of 1965 wear T-shirts made for the day.

10. Clarice Davis, left, and Fontaine Pate, members of the Maggie L. Walker High School Class of 1965 wear T-shirts made for the day.

Published on July 21, 2017
9. Melvin S. Jones Jr., a longtime advocate for the Walker statue, holds a giant birthday card honoring Mrs. Walker while Delegate Delores McQuinn, left, signs and Sen. Rosalyn Dance awaits the pen.

9. Melvin S. Jones Jr., a longtime advocate for the Walker statue, holds a giant birthday card honoring Mrs. Walker while Delegate Delores McQuinn, left, …

Published on July 21, 2017
8. Liza Mickens, her brother, Johnny Mickens IV, left, and other Walker descendants greet friends after the ceremony.

8. Liza Mickens, her brother, Johnny Mickens IV, left, and other Walker descendants greet friends after the ceremony.

Published on July 21, 2017
7. A special T-shirt marking the day hangs in the window at Barky’s Spiritual Store at 18 E. Broad St.

7. A special T-shirt marking the day hangs in the window at Barky’s Spiritual Store at 18 E. Broad St.

Published on July 21, 2017
7. A special T-shirt marking the day hangs in the window at Barky’s Spiritual Store at 18 E. Broad St.

7. A special T-shirt marking the day hangs in the window at Barky’s Spiritual Store at 18 E. Broad St.

Published on July 21, 2017
6. Richmond City Councilwoman Kimberly B. Gray holds one of the commemorative fans given out to the crowd in the 90-degree-plus heat.

6. Richmond City Councilwoman Kimberly B. Gray holds one of the commemorative fans given out to the crowd in the 90-degree-plus heat.

Published on July 21, 2017