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Mallory Hasen of Jackson Ward: “I would buy my mom a house. She was a single mom raising my sister and me, and she always had to rent because she never had the money to buy.”

Mallory Hasen of Jackson Ward: “I would buy my mom a house. She was a single mom raising my sister and me, and she always …

Published on May 8, 2015

Sam Howerton, left, and Ryan Gardner, displaying their message of love, were the first male same-sex couple to buy a marriage license in Richmond.

Sam Howerton, left, and Ryan Gardner, displaying their message of love, were the first male same-sex couple to buy a marriage license in Richmond.

Published on October 13, 2014

Charlene C. Harris stands in front of her two-bedroom home in the West End. She has been told to buy it or face having to move. Location: 1600 Colorado Ave.

Charlene C. Harris stands in front of her two-bedroom home in the West End. She has been told to buy it or face having to …

Published on October 16, 2015

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and programming that serves 12,000 children and teens in 36 cities and counties. “When you buy cookies, you are helping to power beneficial experiences for girls and build the next generation of female entrepreneurs,” stated Molly T. Fuller, chief executive officer of the regional Girl Scouts group.

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and …

Published on February 21, 2020

Burying the past A small group of mostly young people took shovel to dirt and buried a Confederate flag near the James River on Memorial Day in a symbolic funeral for the symbol of racial hatred. The ceremony was themed “A Belated Burial: Capital of the Confederacy.” It was part of a conceptual art project called “The Confederate Flag: 13 Flag Funerals,” that was streamed online in which participants buried or burned Confederate flags in 13 Southern states

Burying the past A small group of mostly young people took shovel to dirt and buried a Confederate flag near the James River on Memorial …

Published on May 29, 2015

Ashley Williams, with her dog, Sebastian, a pit bull-spaniel mix, on the front porch of her East End home, is happy to stay in during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her family, she says, has experienced health scares in recent weeks, both related and unrelated to the coronavirus. “I have always valued family and friends, yet the communication with loved ones is even more cherished than before,” said the founder of BareSOUL Yoga. The experience also has shifted how she connects with people and the community — through online offerings and resources. The silver lining? “I am able to appreciate, explore and enjoy my home.”

Ashley Williams, with her dog, Sebastian, a pit bull-spaniel mix, on the front porch of her East End home, is happy to stay in during …

Published on April 30, 2020

Nitika and Joshua Achalam may be staying home, but they are staying busy. They are outside their home in Fulton with their chickens, Octavia Butler and Zora Neale Hurston. Asked how their lives are different during the pandemic, Mrs. Achalam, executive director of Project Yoga Richmond and an herbal healer with True Grit Botanica, said, “We’ve launched an online membership platform where the community can remotely access yoga and mindfulness content from PYR ambassadors.” Mr. Achalam, a reggae artist and educator, said, “Shows are postponed. But we’ll regroup and spend more time in the studio.” On April 4, he performed in “Couchella,” a digital music festival that helped raise money for the Makindu Children’s Center in Kenya. The money will help install hand-washing stations at the center to combat the spread of COVID-19. Asked about the silver lining, both say the crisis has caused them to slow down and concentrate on the health and well-being of themselves and family.

Nitika and Joshua Achalam may be staying home, but they are staying busy. They are outside their home in Fulton with their chickens, Octavia Butler …

Published on April 16, 2020

Armstrong Renaissance is heading to the finish line after more than three years of construc- tion at this East End site near the city’s border with Henrico County. Crews now are focusing on development of the final phase – 36 attached and detached homes to be sold at market rates – that will cap the redevelopment on the former site of Armstrong High School. Oversized compared with most of the homes on nearby streets, the new houses were initially priced between $225,000 and $350,000 and are designed to add a residential cachet to the area. When finished, the total 22-acre development will contain 256 modern apartments and houses. The first residents moved in just before Thanksgiving in 2019. Previously called Church Hill North, Armstrong Renaissance is the creation of a partnership of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Boston-based nonprofit affordable housing developer, The Community Builders. The project is designed as the first step in the future redevelopment of the 30-acre Creighton Court public housing community located across Nine Mile Road. The new units were used, in part, to relocate Creighton Court residents, clearing the way for a large chunk of the public housing community to be bulldozed and replaced with new units. Demolition of a major portion of Creighton Court is expected this year. Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond City Council cleared the way by allocating $6.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for new streets, alleys and underground utilities in the Creighton Court redevelopment.

Armstrong Renaissance is heading to the finish line after more than three years of construc- tion at this East End site near the city’s border …

Published on February 10, 2022

Cityscape //These scenes show examples of the impact of the June 16 storm that hammered Richmond and Henrico County and knocked out power to nearly 120,000 homes and businesses in the two localities. Left, Laurie Petersen photographs a tree split during the raging winds at Monument and Roseneath avenues in the West End. Right, Brad Spangler takes a closer look at a car crushed under trees felled by the storm that packed 70 mph winds and dropped 1.6 inches of rain. Location: Seminary and Claremont avenues in North Side. Richmond area damage estimates ranged from $2 million to $5 million, including $770,000 in damage to 10 Richmond school buildings. Officials said all but $100,000 of the schools damage would be covered by insurance. Dominion brought in hundreds of workers, who helped restore power by late Monday. Fifty crews from the City of Richmond, meanwhile, cleared fallen trees blocking 156 streets and removed 700 tons of tree debris through Tuesday. As of Tuesday night, Byrd Park, Battery Park Pool and Bryan Park had yet to reopen. The city and Henrico County are offering to haul away tree limbs from residents’ property. In the city, residents can place limbs and brush near the curb or alley for pickup. County residents must register for service at (804) 501-4275 or online at www.henrico.us/services/storm-debris-pickup. The county’s deadline to sign up is Friday, June 24.     

Cityscape //These scenes show examples of the impact of the June 16 storm that hammered Richmond and Henrico County and knocked out power to nearly …

Published on June 24, 2016

Cast members, from left, Essence Atkins, Leon and Terri J. Vaughn and playwright Je’Caryous Johnson visit the Free Press offices Monday in Downtown.

Cast members, from left, Essence Atkins, Leon and Terri J. Vaughn and playwright Je’Caryous Johnson visit the Free Press offices Monday in Downtown.

Published on October 2, 2015

Julius Fillyow gets a visit from Cockatoos Bindi, left, and Coco, right, who were hanging out with owners Lucus Griffith and Lindsey Pennington.

Julius Fillyow gets a visit from Cockatoos Bindi, left, and Coco, right, who were hanging out with owners Lucus Griffith and Lindsey Pennington.

Published on October 19, 2023

Zuri Grant, 4, tackles a giant haystack while visiting Gallmeyer Farms on Millers Lane in Henrico County with her mother, Briana Brockington, on Oct. 21.

Zuri Grant, 4, tackles a giant haystack while visiting Gallmeyer Farms on Millers Lane in Henrico County with her mother, Briana Brockington, on Oct. 21.

Published on October 26, 2023

DeAndre Smith and his son, Nuri Harris, 3, take a look at some of the Sling Shots from visiting riders attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the lot of Hot Wheelz Sling Shot Rentals.

DeAndre Smith and his son, Nuri Harris, 3, take a look at some of the Sling Shots from visiting riders attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony on …

Published on March 21, 2024

Elliott Mosby is careful not to drop his pumpkin at Ginter Park United Methodist Church on West Laburnum Avenue in the city’s North Side. Elliott visited the church’s pumpkin patch with his mother, Danielle Heerchap, on Oct. 15.

Elliott Mosby is careful not to drop his pumpkin at Ginter Park United Methodist Church on West Laburnum Avenue in the city’s North Side. Elliott …

Published on October 20, 2022

Patience pays off for 5-year-old New Yorker Julian Graham, who got an up-close view of a vibrant butterfly while visiting the “Butterflies Live” exhibition with his family at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden last Saturday. The exhibit runs until Oct. 10.

Patience pays off for 5-year-old New Yorker Julian Graham, who got an up-close view of a vibrant butterfly while visiting the “Butterflies Live” exhibition with …

Published on August 11, 2022

Egg-citing! Youngsters take off to find the hidden eggs last Saturday at the 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration at Blackwell Community Center in South Side. The free event was sponsored by Putting Communities Together Inc. and featured prizes, music, food and a visit by the Easter Bunny. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Egg-citing! Youngsters take off to find the hidden eggs last Saturday at the 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration at Blackwell Community Center in …

Published on April 19, 2019

Ayla Hyndman, 6 months, is giving Soul Santa a close examination as if to determine if she can tell him all of her Christmas wishes. This is the first Christmas for Ayla, who visited Soul Santa, aka Floyd Brown, recently with her parents at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Soul Santa has become an annual tradition at the museum in Jackson Ward.

Ayla Hyndman, 6 months, is giving Soul Santa a close examination as if to determine if she can tell him all of her Christmas wishes. …

Published on December 20, 2019

Leave it to Santa: Skye Cook, 6, tells all her Christmas wishes to Soul Santa during a recent visit to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia in Jackson Ward. Soul Santa is always a big hit at the museum on December weekends leading up to the holiday. In just a few days, the youngster will see if Santa truly delivered. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Leave it to Santa: Skye Cook, 6, tells all her Christmas wishes to Soul Santa during a recent visit to the Black History Museum & …

Published on December 21, 2018

Afroecology at ICA/ The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Afroecology at ICA/ The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth …

Published on February 15, 2019

Afroecology at ICA - The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art featuring musical guests, visiting artists and craftspersons. Carolyn Johnson sits next to the art installation to listen to a panel discussion on racial equity, urban agriculture and land justice on Saturday. “Monument” is part of the “Provocations” exhibit showcasing Mr. Johnson’s work that will be on view through July 14 at the ICA, 601 W. Broad St. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Afroecology at ICA - The multi-tiered greenery of Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” serves as a centerpiece for a two-day Afroecology program held last weekend at Virginia …

Published on February 15, 2019

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