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Giving to schools: Fifth-grader Kye’won Williams checks out some of the $1,000 in new school supplies Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson delivered last Thursday to his school, Overby-Sheppard Elementary in North Side, as Principal Kara Lancaster-Gay, in the background, talks with other students. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)

Giving to schools: Fifth-grader Kye’won Williams checks out some of the $1,000 in new school supplies Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson delivered last Thursday …

Published on March 15, 2019

Sir James Thornhill, left, and assistant Michael Rezek put the finishing touches on his “Dream Big” mural that now decorates the Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center in Highland Park in North Side. Best known for the murals he has created in Jackson Ward, Mr. Thornhill was commissioned by the city Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to create the mural. It adds a bright touch to the park and building which the city has paid more than $1.5 million to renovate and upgrade. The center, named for the late children’s advocate who ran tutoring and preschool programs for years, includes a meeting room, computer lab and a multipurpose space for indoor recreation. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)

Sir James Thornhill, left, and assistant Michael Rezek put the finishing touches on his “Dream Big” mural that now decorates the Ann Hardy Plaza Community …

Published on April 5, 2019

Drill ready: Army Col. Alexander Taylor observes as Cadet 2nd Lt. Taire Hubbard leads Huguenot High School’s Junior ROTC team in a practice Saturday before the Richmond team faced judges in the U.S. Army Junior ROTC Drill Championship. Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown. The team that Col. Taylor instructs was one of 103 high school units that came from as far away as Hawaii and Oregon to take part in the daylong event in Richmond. More than 2,500 teens showcased their military abilities at the event. Richmond beat out six other cities to host the championship for the first time. Army officials said they hope to return next year. (Jeremy M. Lazarus/Richmond Free Press)

Drill ready: Army Col. Alexander Taylor observes as Cadet 2nd Lt. Taire Hubbard leads Huguenot High School’s Junior ROTC team in a practice Saturday before …

Published on April 5, 2019

William Leeper Jr. is shutting down Southside Hardware on Hull Street, where he started working in 1950 and purchased the business 30 years later.

William Leeper Jr. is shutting down Southside Hardware on Hull Street, where he started working in 1950 and purchased the business 30 years later.

Published on January 19, 2019

John S. “Johnny” Walker is optimistic about the future of All Souls Presbyterian Church on Overbrook Road despite a dwindling number of congregants at the church founded in 1952.

John S. “Johnny” Walker is optimistic about the future of All Souls Presbyterian Church on Overbrook Road despite a dwindling number of congregants at the …

Published on December 2, 2018

Michael D. Duke hopes to carve out his niche in high-fashion footwear starting with a sneaker line he designed and is selling on line. An Italian company produces the leather and suede shoe.

Michael D. Duke hopes to carve out his niche in high-fashion footwear starting with a sneaker line he designed and is selling on line. An …

Published on May 3, 2019

Alia Chambers, co-founder of Sun Path Family Farms, and Sue Roberson plant seeds for peas and green beans Saturday in new beds at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in the East End.

Alia Chambers, co-founder of Sun Path Family Farms, and Sue Roberson plant seeds for peas and green beans Saturday in new beds at Martin Luther …

Published on March 15, 2019

Tiara S. Smith prepares a chicken dish in the kitchen of Faith Community Baptist Church in the East End where she has run her lunch business and catering company, Drop Off Chef, since 2017.

Tiara S. Smith prepares a chicken dish in the kitchen of Faith Community Baptist Church in the East End where she has run her lunch …

Published on February 28, 2019

Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones stands in front of the Southside Community Center on Old Warwick Road as he talks up his plan to rename the 18-acre city property for Lonnie Battle, a popular local DJ known professionally as DJ Lonnie B.

Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones stands in front of the Southside Community Center on Old Warwick Road as he talks up his plan to …

Published on October 26, 2018

Protesters head down Franklin Street to the State Capitol during Monday’s March of Reckoning calling for the resignation of the state’s top three elected officials and a halt to Dominion Energy’s natural gas pipeline and compressor station in the historically African-American community of Union Hill in Buckingham County.

Protesters head down Franklin Street to the State Capitol during Monday’s March of Reckoning calling for the resignation of the state’s top three elected officials …

Published on February 21, 2019

Barbara Forrest, above, is thankful for the no-cost grocery items available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Barbara Forrest, above, is thankful for the no-cost grocery items available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Published on November 22, 2023

Patrick Saddon and others at Monday rally against conditions at Red Oak apartments. The rally, attended by several residents, took place on a vacant lot in 3600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue.

Patrick Saddon and others at Monday rally against conditions at Red Oak apartments. The rally, attended by several residents, took place on a vacant lot …

Published on September 7, 2023