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![New wheels for Chesterfield schools/Al Parham, supervisor of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ bus fleet, wipes off the plug-in station for the school system’s two new electric school buses during a “Plug-in Ceremony” Aug. 12 at the county’s bus maintenance facility, 7300 Walmsley Blvd. School and county officials, along with officials from Dominion Energy, attended the event held to show off the two new vehicles that were delivered in May. Chesterfield is the first municipality in Metro Richmond to receive the electric school buses through a program sponsored by Dominion Energy. Under the program, school districts pay no more for the electric buses than they would for a diesel model. The program also covers the cost of the charging stations. The first 50 buses were provided under the program in 2020 to 14 school districts in various parts of the state. (photo: Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2021/08/19/Chesterfiled_ELECTRIC_BUS_081221_RHB3_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
New wheels for Chesterfield schools/Al Parham, supervisor of Chesterfield County Public Schools’ bus fleet, wipes off the plug-in station for the school system’s two new …
Published on August 19, 2021
![Work is underway on the $1.2 million renovation of Virginia Union University’s renamed Wil- lie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium. Mr. Lanier, a former All-Star and Pro Bowl player with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 to 1977, played on Hovey Field when he was a student nearly 60 years ago at Richmond’s Maggie L. Walker High School next door. He has played a vital role in the project to resurface the field from grass to FieldTurf. When the VUU Panthers football team kicks off its 2020 season home opener on Oct. 3 against Shaw University, the new field will be a point of pride for the team and will put VUU on the same level as universities around the nation, officials stated. “That field shows something,” Mr. Lanier stated. “It shows the ability of what it is to provide for those young individuals who can take confidence and pride in where they play and how they are able to perform.” Squares of the old grass field, which has been in place since 1907, are being sold online to help fund the project. Go to https://vuusports.com/sports/2008/11/5/MBB_1105085727.aspx?id=42](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2020/07/02/Screen_Shot_2020-07-02_at_4.17.52_PM_r190x220.png?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Work is underway on the $1.2 million renovation of Virginia Union University’s renamed Wil- lie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium. Mr. Lanier, a former All-Star …
Published on July 2, 2020
![Japan ‘Sister City’ recognition: Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets several students from Saitama, Japan, last week during their visit to City Council chambers to recognize the 20th anniversary of Saitama’s partnership with Richmond in the Sister City program. The high school students and two teachers from Urawa Municipal High School spent a week in the Richmond area through the scholastic exchange program. The students visited the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Maymont, where there was a welcome ceremony in the Japanese Gardens. Saitama and four other cities in Mali, Namibia, China and England have Sister City relationships with Richmond. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/03/29/SISTERCITY_032019_RHB2_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Japan ‘Sister City’ recognition: Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets several students from Saitama, Japan, last week during their visit to City Council chambers to …
Published on March 29, 2019
![Sunflower visits Jackson Ward](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2022/09/08/EDITORIAL_SUNFLOWER_JACKSONWARD_090522_RHB1_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Sunflower visits Jackson Ward
Published on September 8, 2022
![Chiquita Compton gives Richmond Police Chief Will Smith a big hug during his visit to the National Night Out festivities at Jackson Ward’s Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/08/08/NIGHTOUT_080619_RHB17_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Chiquita Compton gives Richmond Police Chief Will Smith a big hug during his visit to the National Night Out festivities at Jackson Ward’s Sixth Mount …
Published on August 9, 2019
![Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2020/09/03/MCQUEEN_120619_RHB12_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …
Published on September 3, 2020
![A real splash/Marlei Wyatt-Bey, 5, gingerly enjoys the splash pad Wednesday at Battery Park Pool on Dupont Circle in North Side. The youngster was visiting the pool with her camp group on a day when temperatures reached the 80s in Richmond.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2021/08/05/CHILD_BATTERY_PARK_080421_RHB2_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
A real splash/Marlei Wyatt-Bey, 5, gingerly enjoys the splash pad Wednesday at Battery Park Pool on Dupont Circle in North Side. The youngster was visiting …
Published on August 5, 2021
![Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is the vacant, graffiti-marked mechanic’s shop at 1305 N. 5th St. In the background is the Hebrew Cemetery and the former white Richmond Alms House that now holds apartments for seniors.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2020/03/05/MCQUEEN_120619_RHB12_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Lenora C. McQueen stands in the forgotten Grave Yard for Free People of Colour and For Slaves during a visit to Richmond. Behind her is …
Published on March 6, 2020
![John Marshall High School’s basketball teams returned from Luanda, Angola, a country in Southwest Africa, on Sept. 5. The team, along with administrators, coaches, teachers, staff members, family and friends of the teams, visited the country to play Angolan basketball teams and tour parts of the country to learn about its history.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/09/14/JOHN_MARSHALL_BASKETBALL_ANGOLA_080523_RHB2_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
John Marshall High School’s basketball teams returned from Luanda, Angola, a country in Southwest Africa, on Sept. 5. The team, along with administrators, coaches, teachers, …
Published on September 14, 2023
![Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes a knee to hear the question posed by 9-year-old Kimoni Jenkins, 9, Wednesday morning during his visit to the Richmond Police Athletic League Summer Camp in North Side. The governor spent an hour fielding questions from the 130 youngsters at the camp.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2018/08/03/PAL_NORTHAM_KID_080118_rhb.07_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes a knee to hear the question posed by 9-year-old Kimoni Jenkins, 9, Wednesday morning during his visit to the Richmond …
Published on August 2, 2018
![Many driving by the corners of Staples Mill and Mountain Roads in Glen Allen have been watching and wondering what is this building going up on the 12 acres since April 13, 2020. There was a private groundbreaking with just a few church leaders because of the timing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions then in place.
The answer: It is the Richmond Virginia Temple, the 177th operating temple of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first in Virginia. The architecture of the temple is a blend of Georgian, Federal and Jeffersonian architecture that are adapted from European styles. Since the Temple is quite exquisite from the outside and it causes many to imagine what it looks like on the inside, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints typically provides an open house for the communities in which they build their temples for free guided tours. The public open house is from March 25 through April 15, 2023, except for Sundays and on Saturday, April 1. The official dedication will take place May 7, 2023.
A local Church spokesperson says this temple will serve at least 40,000 members from Virginia and West Virginia. This does not mean forty thousand people will be in attendance at one time. Around the state there are numerous church buildings where members of the church attend their regular Sunday services. This property also has a smaller red building that will serve as an area meeting house.
Temple talking points Property size: 12 acres. Building size: 39,202 square feet.
Building Height: 164 feet, 9. Inches, including the statue of the Book of Mormon prophet Moroni.
Architect: The Richardson Deign Partnership.
Church architect: Lanny Herron.
Cost: The Church does not discuss money with the public.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/03/30/RELIGION_NEW_CHURCH_LATTER_DAY_SAINTS_TEMPLE_032023_RHB5_1_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Many driving by the corners of Staples Mill and Mountain Roads in Glen Allen have been watching and wondering what is this building going up …
Published on March 30, 2023
![Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in the Randolph neighborhood during his winter break from school. High temperatures are expected to rise again to the 60s on Friday and Saturday before dipping to the 40s to close out 2018. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2018/12/30/KID_122418_RHB3_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Christmas Eve hotshot: T-shirt clad Whaki Fox, 12, shoots a few hoops Monday on a sunny and mild Christmas Eve while visiting his grandmother in …
Published on December 30, 2018
![Out of this world/
Harper Miller peers out from her perch in a replica of Friendship 7, the Mercury capsule in which astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit the Earth in February 1962. The youngster was visiting the Science Museum of Virginia with her mom, Kali Miller, and other family members last Saturday as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/07/25/SPACE_072019_RHB5_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Out of this world/ Harper Miller peers out from her perch in a replica of Friendship 7, the Mercury capsule in which astronaut John H. …
Published on July 26, 2019
![Cousins Armari Fells, 14, left, and Jeremiah Jefferson, 16, pitched in to help their grandfather, Tyrone Prentiss, spruce up the yard of his sister and her husband, Patrick and Delores Llewellyn, on brook Road in North Side. They took advantage of the sunshine last Saturday to rake and bag the leaves for pickup. Armari, who lives in Atlanta where his schooling is now virtual, has been visiting relatives in Richmond since Thanksgiving.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2020/12/10/A1_kid_photo__RHB3_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Cousins Armari Fells, 14, left, and Jeremiah Jefferson, 16, pitched in to help their grandfather, Tyrone Prentiss, spruce up the yard of his sister and …
Published on December 10, 2020
![Uziah Smith-Bashir, 8, visits the Tesla dealership on West Broad Street in Glen Allen with his parents, Nafeesa Bashir-James and Torrey James. The second-grader at Thales Academy is enamored with the electric vehicles and the “falcon-wing” doors that open like bird’s wings and has written a book about it that will be launched March 26. Far right, Uziah checks out his favorite Tesla model, Model X, and its “falcon-wing” doors.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2022/03/17/TESLA_031422_RHB2_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Uziah Smith-Bashir, 8, visits the Tesla dealership on West Broad Street in Glen Allen with his parents, Nafeesa Bashir-James and Torrey James. The second-grader at …
Published on March 17, 2022
![The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event featured music, activities and hundreds of families and individuals who participated in the countdown for the holiday lights to turn on. Blythe Washington, 5, above, is excited by the lights as she kicks off the season with her parents, Eric and Lindsey Washington of Mechanicsville and other family visiting from Atlanta. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2018/12/09/illumination_113018_rhb.jpg4_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event …
Published on December 9, 2018
![Doug Emhoff, husband of Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, chats with Herman Baskerville, left, owner of Big Herm’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward, as he picks up takeout from the 2nd Street eatery before heading to a campaign rally
in Henrico County, where he joined Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger of Henrico. Mayor Levar M. Stoney, right, took the opportunity to meet with Sen. Harris’ spouse in Richmond. This is Mr. Emhoff’s second campaign visit to Richmond in the last 30 days.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2020/10/22/EMHOFF_ELECTION_102120_RHB18_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Doug Emhoff, husband of Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, chats with Herman Baskerville, left, owner of Big Herm’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward, as …
Published on October 22, 2020
![Election star power:
With reporters in tow, popular movie and TV actor Alec Baldwin stumps for votes on Tuesday with Democratic state Senate candidate Amanda Pohl, right, and her supporters in a Midlothian subdivision in Chesterfield County. Mr. Baldwin came to rally support
for Ms. Pohl, who is seeking to upset Republican incumbent Sen. Amanda Chase in
the 11th Senate District. Along with the visit to the Richmond suburb, Mr. Baldwin also made campaign stops for candidates in Fredericksburg and Fairfax County. His one-day electioneering trip to Virginia was organized by People for the American Way, which has endorsed the Democratic candidates.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2019/10/24/ALEC_BALDWIN_CANVAS_102219_RHB1_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Election star power: With reporters in tow, popular movie and TV actor Alec Baldwin stumps for votes on Tuesday with Democratic state Senate candidate Amanda …
Published on October 25, 2019
![Donovan Walker, 58, of Richmond helps his godmother Caroline Bennett battle her leaves so she does not have to do it, he said on Tuesday, Nov. 8, during a short break from his task in the 2400 block of 2nd Avenue near Spruce Street. According to the City of Richmond’s website, the leaf collection program began Monday, Nov. 7, for the bagged collection option. The City allows up to 10 bags to be collected on a normal trash day. Other options provided by the city for leaf collection can be found by visiting http://www.rva.gov/public-works or by calling 3-1-1 or 646-LEAF.](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2022/11/17/CITYSCAPE_110822_LEAVES_RHB_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Donovan Walker, 58, of Richmond helps his godmother Caroline Bennett battle her leaves so she does not have to do it, he said on Tuesday, …
Published on November 17, 2022
![Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin read the popular book “Where the Wild Things Are” to Alexis Evans’ first grade class at Carver Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 19. The governor’s visit was in support of the expansion of a new Virginia education law, the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA).The legislation passed during last year’s Virginia General Assembly and becomes effective during the 2024-2025 school year. “We want to have an academic and education system that raises the ceiling for all of our children and recognizes that we have kids that need some extra support,” said Gov. Youngkin. “We can do both.”](https://epmgaa.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/01/26/YOUNGKIN_CARVER_ELEMENTARY_KIDS_011923_RHB1_r190x220.jpg?15134d8ecf80f15357c5f07aa65289834e904796)
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin read the popular book “Where the Wild Things Are” to Alexis Evans’ first grade class at …
Published on January 26, 2023