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VCU Police Chief John Venuti

VCU Police Chief John Venuti

Published on February 2, 2019

Dr. Christina Byerson, right, chief dental officer for the Capital Area Health Network, attends to a patient with dental assistant Courtney Satterwhite at last Friday’s free extraction clinic in Henrico County.

Dr. Christina Byerson, right, chief dental officer for the Capital Area Health Network, attends to a patient with dental assistant Courtney Satterwhite at last Friday’s …

Published on January 24, 2019

City Council elects new leaders: Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th District, makes a point Monday after being elected president of Richmond’s governing body. Previously vice president, Dr. Newbille swapped positions with Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, 3rd District, who had been president. He nominated Dr. Newbille and then was elected vice president. Both were elected on 8-0 votes; Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, 6th District, was absent due to illness. The council also named staff member Meghan K. Brown as interim chief of staff. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

City Council elects new leaders: Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th District, makes a point Monday after being elected president of Richmond’s governing body. …

Published on January 12, 2019

Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church in Henrico County. Mr. Bland, 65, is retiring as director and chief organizer of the gospel performance group that has brought inspirational music to the region for 50 years. Mr. Bland also sang and played piano with The Volunteer Choir that has about 25 active singers. He and the choir received several ovations during the service, led by Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, pastor of St. Peter. The group, which began in 1968, was in recent years a regular part of the fifth Sunday worship service at the church on Mountain Road. (Photo by Ava Reaves)

Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church …

Published on January 4, 2019

Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church in Henrico County. Mr. Bland, 65, is retiring as director and chief organizer of the gospel performance group that has brought inspirational music to the region for 50 years. Mr. Bland also sang and played piano with The Volunteer Choir that has about 25 active singers. He and the choir received several ovations during the service, led by Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, pastor of St. Peter. The group, which began in 1968, was in recent years a regular part of the fifth Sunday worship service at the church on Mountain Road. (Photo by Ava Reaves)

Final performance: Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir give a joyful, final performance Sunday to an appreciative crowd of worshippers at St. Peter Baptist Church …

Published on January 4, 2019

Richmond resident Beato Hernandez, 33, a native of Mexico, poses for a photo with Judge Roger L. Gregory, chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Hernandez became a U.S. citizen in a naturalization ceremony in July outside the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

Richmond resident Beato Hernandez, 33, a native of Mexico, poses for a photo with Judge Roger L. Gregory, chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit …

Published on December 30, 2018

Chief Melvin Carter

Chief Melvin Carter

Published on December 28, 2018

Richmond School Board member Cheryl L. Burke takes the oath of office Tuesday at City Hall while her husband, Emmitt Burke, holds the Bible. Administering the oath of office is Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett.

Richmond School Board member Cheryl L. Burke takes the oath of office Tuesday at City Hall while her husband, Emmitt Burke, holds the Bible. Administering …

Published on December 21, 2018

Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras addresses the marchers from the steps of the State Capitol last Saturday. Among those on the podium with him are, from left, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, who led the March for More effort, 4th District Congressman A. Donald McEachin and Shadae Thomas Harris, chief engagement officer for Richmond Public Schools.

Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras addresses the marchers from the steps of the State Capitol last Saturday. Among those on the podium with him are, …

Published on December 14, 2018

Holiday cheer: Thousands of spectators turned out last Saturday for the 35th Annual Christmas Parade in Richmond. Dozens of huge balloon characters, floats, marching bands and Santa made their way along Broad Street from the Science Museum of Virginia east to the Richmond Coliseum in Downtown to the smiles and cheers of people of all ages. Below left, Chief Operating Officer Todd “Parney” Parnell, dressed in his trademark garish pants, represents the Richmond Flying Squirrels along the parade route. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday cheer: Thousands of spectators turned out last Saturday for the 35th Annual Christmas Parade in Richmond. Dozens of huge balloon characters, floats, marching bands …

Published on December 9, 2018

Holiday cheer: Thousands of spectators turned out last Saturday for the 35th Annual Christmas Parade in Richmond. Dozens of huge balloon characters, floats, marching bands and Santa made their way along Broad Street from the Science Museum of Virginia east to the Richmond Coliseum in Downtown to the smiles and cheers of people of all ages. Retiring Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham hands out peppermint candy canes to people in the crowd as he walks along the route. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday cheer: Thousands of spectators turned out last Saturday for the 35th Annual Christmas Parade in Richmond. Dozens of huge balloon characters, floats, marching bands …

Published on December 9, 2018

Fire Chief Melvin Carter

Fire Chief Melvin Carter

Published on December 2, 2018

In this photo, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham contemplates his new post on Feb. 18, 2015, shortly after taking over leadership of the city Police Department.

In this photo, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham contemplates his new post on Feb. 18, 2015, shortly after taking over leadership of the city Police …

Published on November 17, 2018

Chief Durham waves to the crowd as he takes part in Richmond’s 2015 Christmas Parade. In typical fashion, he is walking, rather than riding, along the two-mile route.

Chief Durham waves to the crowd as he takes part in Richmond’s 2015 Christmas Parade. In typical fashion, he is walking, rather than riding, along …

Published on November 17, 2018

Thomas Harrison Gee of Lunenburg County served with the 510th Engineer Service Battalion, one of two African-American units from Virginia. He worked primarily on construction projects, such as building roads, tunnels and septic tanks for base hospitals. After the war, he farmed in Lunenburg County.

Thomas Harrison Gee of Lunenburg County served with the 510th Engineer Service Battalion, one of two African-American units from Virginia. He worked primarily on construction …

Published on October 26, 2018

Todd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, makes the big announcement Tuesday at The Diamond.

Todd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, makes the big announcement Tuesday at The Diamond.

Published on October 26, 2018

Edward Curtis

Edward Curtis

Published on October 18, 2018

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles away from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt during the second half of last Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh. The Chiefs won the game 42-37.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles away from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt during the second half of last Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh. …

Published on September 21, 2018

Chief Durham

Chief Durham

Published on September 4, 2018

Ana Edwards, chair of the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project, leads a tour in July 2016 of the African Burial Ground and Lumpkin’s Jail site in Shockoe Bottom. Her audience is composed of young people taking part in a summer leadership program sponsored by the Maggie Walker National Historic Site.

Ana Edwards, chair of the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project, leads a tour in July 2016 of the African Burial Ground and Lumpkin’s Jail site …

Published on July 17, 2018