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Splashing into the season/ Evan Mayfield, 10, whipped down the water slide Saturday at the 3rd Annual Cookout for a Cause at Westover Hills Elementary School in South Side. The free event, sponsored by Feed the Streets RVA, featured games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, food, music and other activities and vendors for youngsters and families to enjoy. Organizers asked only that each person bring a nonperishable food item to support FeedMore, Central Virginia’s hunger relief organization. Evan, who enjoyed the cool water on a hot day with other young people, attended the event with his mother, Deborah Perry, and his sister, Kaelyn Davis, and her friend, Anna Zohore. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Splashing into the season/ Evan Mayfield, 10, whipped down the water slide Saturday at the 3rd Annual Cookout for a Cause at Westover Hills Elementary …

Published on May 31, 2019

When it comes to fireworks, Richmond area residents will brave even the coldest temperatures to watch the skies light up. Last Saturday, that was the case as dozens of people flocked to The Diamond for a fireworks display set to the music of the hugely popular musical, “Hamilton.”

When it comes to fireworks, Richmond area residents will brave even the coldest temperatures to watch the skies light up. Last Saturday, that was the …

Published on November 22, 2019

Richmond’s skyline comes to life during the holiday season, with the glow of lights embracing Downtown and the riverfront. The seasonal lighting officially got underway Friday, Dec. 4, with RVA Illuminates. That’s when the lights simultaneously go on after a countdown by city officials and others. Because of the pandemic, the ceremony was held virtually this year and broadcast on ABC 8News and on WRIC’s website. Holiday Lights on the Riverfront, presented by Venture Richmond, followed, with decorative lights going on at Brown’s Island to the Turning Basin on the Canal Walk. Entertainers and hot beverages also are a part of the riverfront celebration, which will continue from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. People are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing. This photograph of the Downtown skyline was taken from Brown’s Island.

Richmond’s skyline comes to life during the holiday season, with the glow of lights embracing Downtown and the riverfront. The seasonal lighting officially got underway …

Published on December 10, 2020

When the pencils, paper and notebooks come out, you know it’s time for school. Fosio Issack, left, and Jennah Elganainy, both 15, volunteer to help distribute backpacks filled with school supplies on a recent Saturday at ICNA Relief’s Back2School program. ICNA Relief is a national domestic relief organization that is part of the Islamic Circle of North America. The backpacks were distributed to children of all faiths and backgrounds in conjunction with Henrico County Public Schools. It was part of a national effort by the organization to equip 45,000 students with the essentials they need to succeed in the classrooms. The volunteer effort took place at the Islamic Center of Henrico/Al Falah on Impala Drive in the county. It was also the organization’s food distribution day. Volunteers packed bags of nutritious goods to be distributed as well.

When the pencils, paper and notebooks come out, you know it’s time for school. Fosio Issack, left, and Jennah Elganainy, both 15, volunteer to help …

Published on August 26, 2021

With 154 apartment units in Jackson Ward in various stages of completion after 16 months of construction, residents in the Richmond Re-development and Housing Authority’s nearby Fay Towers in Gilpin Court are being prepped to move in during the coming weeks. At least 72 units in new $33 million complex bounded by 1st, 2nd, Jackson and Duval streets are earmarked for Fay Towers residents. The remaining 82 units in the complex are to be rented to anyone interested. Replacement of Fay Towers, a 200-unit high rise located at 1202 N. 1st St., began in 2016 when 77 households were moved into a renovated school building in Highland Park. The final phase, redevelopment of the former Baker Elementary School into 51 apartments, is still on hold. The Community Preservation and Development Corp., which is undertaking the Fay Towers replacement in partnership with the RRHA, began advertising for subcontractors for the Baker School project in September, but has not moved forward.

With 154 apartment units in Jackson Ward in various stages of completion after 16 months of construction, residents in the Richmond Re-development and Housing Authority’s …

Published on November 22, 2019

Cityscape:Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/This elegant Richmond railroad bridge over the James River has stood the test of time. Woodrow Wilson was still president, the prohibition of liquor begins and the raging pandemic “Spanish flu” was killing millions of people when the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac and CSX-predecessor Atlantic Coastline railroads built the structure in 1919. Location: Between the Boulevard and Powhite Parkway bridges. Legendary engineer John E. Greiner designed the iconic arched bridge that was among the first rail bridges to be made of poured concrete. Dubbed the “million-dollar bridge,” the double-track bridge allowed trains to move through Richmond more quickly and to cross east-west rail lines that ran along both sides of the river. Considered an engineering marvel, the bridge continues to draw admirers.

Cityscape:Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/This elegant Richmond railroad bridge over the James River has stood the test of time. Woodrow Wilson was still …

Published on September 2, 2021

A “Now Leasing” sign adorns an entry to the Church Hill North development on North 31st Street off Nine Mile Road in the city’s East End. While no announce- ment has been made, the sign signals that the yearlong construction on the first phase of new apartments is coming to a close. The development was undertaken by The Community Builders of Boston in partner- ship with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The site is the former home of Armstrong High School, which was torn down to make way for the new residences. The first phase was announced on Oct. 30, 2018, when work began to include 60 family units and 45 apartments for seniors at a cost of about $26 million. Work on another 70 units was begun earlier this year, and those units are in various stages of completion. The total development is to include 256 units, including a few single-family homes. The project is the first step in the overhaul of the nearby Creighton Court public housing community. Some Creighton Court residents are to be moved to Church Hill North as planning for renovation or replacement of the 504-unit Creighton Court complex continues.

A “Now Leasing” sign adorns an entry to the Church Hill North development on North 31st Street off Nine Mile Road in the city’s East …

Published on December 20, 2019

Morgan Bullock poses in front of a mirror during a recent practice. She shows off the special shoes she uses to perform the fast-paced Irish dance routines.

Morgan Bullock poses in front of a mirror during a recent practice. She shows off the special shoes she uses to perform the fast-paced Irish …

Published on April 29, 2016

S.F. Braxton bears the scar of the vicious knife attack that changed her life. She has not been able to return to work since she was stabbed April 14, 2015. 

S.F. Braxton bears the scar of the vicious knife attack that changed her life. She has not been able to return to work since she …

Published on March 17, 2016

Savannah Watkins, 19, holds a picture of her father, Calvin Watkins, who has been incarcerated since 2004 at Buckingham Correctional Center. She said she doesn’t remember her father outside of prison.

Savannah Watkins, 19, holds a picture of her father, Calvin Watkins, who has been incarcerated since 2004 at Buckingham Correctional Center. She said she doesn’t …

Published on August 19, 2021

I put a spell on you: Wands, rabbits and other tricks are just the tip of the iceberg for Violette Brown. No, she wasn’t dressed for Halloween. She was dressed for 2018 VA Comicon, a two-day event held last weekend at the Richmond Raceway. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

I put a spell on you: Wands, rabbits and other tricks are just the tip of the iceberg for Violette Brown. No, she wasn’t dressed …

Published on November 3, 2018

Ghazala F. Hashmi receives cheers and applause from supporters as she address the crowd at the Democrats’ victory party following her upset win in November in the Richmond area’s 10th Senate District. She is the first Muslim elected to the state Senate. Below, Stephanie A. Lynch celebrates her victory in November’s special election in the Richmond City Council 5th District contest.

Ghazala F. Hashmi receives cheers and applause from supporters as she address the crowd at the Democrats’ victory party following her upset win in November …

Published on January 2, 2020

Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Published on May 8, 2015

Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Natalie Conway of Glen Allen: “I think I would give my mom the gift of good health.”

Published on May 8, 2015

ONE GIANT LEAP- All eyes are on 3-year-old Gabrielle Ba as she sails through the air and down a slide. She and her playmates were having fun Saturday at the 2nd Annual Brookland Park Boulevard History Festival on North Side. The free community event attracted hundreds of people and included entertainment, a farmer’s market, health screenings and lots of food and fun. Please see additional photos on B1.

ONE GIANT LEAP- All eyes are on 3-year-old Gabrielle Ba as she sails through the air and down a slide. She and her playmates were …

Published on July 24, 2015

Legendary Henrico County educator Virginia Randolph made a difference during a career that spanned more than 50 years starting in the late 1890s and touched the lives of countless students and teachers alike. Today, her likeness stands with other Virginia women celebrated in “Voices from the Garden: The Virginia Women’s Monument” in Capitol Square. A new General Assembly building is going up behind her. Ms. Randolph is credited with upgrading education for black children in then-segregated public schools in Henrico County and influencing the teaching of black children across the South and in Africa with the Henrico Plan she wrote. In 1892, Ms. Randolph opened the Mountain Road School and went on to become the first Jeanes teacher in the United States, working to upgrade vocational training programs for black students at 23 schools. She started the first in-service training for black teachers and pushed hands-on training and community self-help programs. She also launched the first school-based Arbor Day program in Virginia and was influential in serving on state commissions on industrial education and public health. Her legacy lives on through the Southern Education Foundation, in the Henrico school that is named for her and in the Virginia Randolph Foundation that awards scholarships to high school students in the county.

Legendary Henrico County educator Virginia Randolph made a difference during a career that spanned more than 50 years starting in the late 1890s and touched …

Published on June 18, 2020

Earl Fleming has shed 150 pounds since his diagnosis of heart failure in 2008. His face and frame, he says, are much thinner “thanks to really taking care of my body and this amazing (new) heart.”

Earl Fleming has shed 150 pounds since his diagnosis of heart failure in 2008. His face and frame, he says, are much thinner “thanks to …

Published on December 23, 2016

Joanne H. Murray is focusing on finding a full-time job now that she is no longer homeless.

Joanne H. Murray is focusing on finding a full-time job now that she is no longer homeless.

Published on February 13, 2015

Easter events in the city //Destini Spain shows off the colorful bonnet she crafted alongside scores of other youngsters.

Easter events in the city //Destini Spain shows off the colorful bonnet she crafted alongside scores of other youngsters.

Published on March 31, 2016

Michelle Turner of All Saints Episcopal Church made the cross she carried on the Good Friday Stations of the Cross community walk.

Michelle Turner of All Saints Episcopal Church made the cross she carried on the Good Friday Stations of the Cross community walk.

Published on March 31, 2016