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Leading the tour at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on Arthur Ashe Boulevard were Jamie O. Basket, president and chief executive officer of the museum, and Dr. William Rasmussen, who curated the museum’s exhibit “Founding Frenemies: Hamilton and The Virginians,” which is on view through Feb. 2.

Leading the tour at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on Arthur Ashe Boulevard were Jamie O. Basket, president and chief executive officer of …

Published on November 27, 2019

Delrish Moss is sworn in May 9 as the new police chief of Ferguson, Mo., just weeks after a federal judge approved the town’s agreement with the federal Justice Department seeking to resolve racial bias in its criminal justice system.

Delrish Moss is sworn in May 9 as the new police chief of Ferguson, Mo., just weeks after a federal judge approved the town’s agreement …

Published on May 20, 2016

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

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates makes a point during his talk Oct. 25 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Other speakers on the panel for “Legacies of Emancipation,” are Dr. Manisha Sinha, left, of the University of Connecticut, and Christy Coleman, chief executive officer of the American Civil War Museum.

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates makes a point during his talk Oct. 25 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Other speakers on the panel for …

Published on October 31, 2019

peaker of the Virginia House of Delegates C. Todd Gilbert, left, congratulates the newly sworn-in chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia S. Bernard Goodwyn, second from left as President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Virginia L. Louise Lucas hugs him and Gov. Glenn A. Youngkin looks on.

peaker of the Virginia House of Delegates C. Todd Gilbert, left, congratulates the newly sworn-in chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia S. Bernard …

Published on June 9, 2022

More than 50 people will be sworn in as American citizens during a naturalization ceremony on July 4 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory of the Richmond-based U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will administer the oath to the new citizens. This photo is from a past ceremony.

More than 50 people will be sworn in as American citizens during a naturalization ceremony on July 4 at the Virginia Museum of History and …

Published on June 30, 2022

Andrew C. Florance, right, founder, president and chief executive officer of CoStar, talks with members of the media Dec. 17 about the planned $460 million expansion of the company’s campus in Richmond. Joining him are Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, left, and Gov. Ralph S. Northam.

Andrew C. Florance, right, founder, president and chief executive officer of CoStar, talks with members of the media Dec. 17 about the planned $460 million …

Published on December 23, 2021

Richmond Police Capt. Marty Harrison and his wife, Sharon, attend the Officer Appreciation Day Service at Fourth Baptist Church in the East End, where Chief Alfred Durham gave remarks last Sunday. The service honored Richmond officers who have been killed in the line of duty and celebrated those currently serving.

Richmond Police Capt. Marty Harrison and his wife, Sharon, attend the Officer Appreciation Day Service at Fourth Baptist Church in the East End, where Chief …

Published on May 20, 2016

Children happily rush to collect plastic, candy-filled eggs at the Charlie D. Sydnor Playground on South Side. Police Chief Alfred Durham gave the signal to put the children in motion at the pre-Easter event last Saturday at the public playground and park. Location: 15th and Maury streets. This was the third year for the event hosted by the group Putting Communities Together.

Children happily rush to collect plastic, candy-filled eggs at the Charlie D. Sydnor Playground on South Side. Police Chief Alfred Durham gave the signal to …

Published on April 2, 2015

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, center, announces the joint, city-state anti-violence initiative Wednesday outside the Peter Paul Development Center in Church Hill. With him are, from left, Police Chief Alfred Durham, Attorney General Mark Herring, Delegate Lamont Bagby and Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Herring.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney, center, announces the joint, city-state anti-violence initiative Wednesday outside the Peter Paul Development Center in Church Hill. With him are, from …

Published on September 29, 2017

Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn led the effort. Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham and City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille were among an estimated 200 volunteers who participated. The volunteers also included a few goats. State funding is expected to be available after July 1 to support the volunteer effort to tend the cemeteries.

Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn led the effort. Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham and City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille were among …

Published on March 17, 2017

With him at the March 22 ceremony are Byrd resident Kate Anthony and Lee Householder, chief executive officer for project:HOMES, the nonprofit that owns and operates the 11-story building that has been a city landmark since 1925. The city contributed a grant from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support the 18-month renovation project undertaken while the building remained occupied.

With him at the March 22 ceremony are Byrd resident Kate Anthony and Lee Householder, chief executive officer for project:HOMES, the nonprofit that owns and …

Published on March 31, 2017

New citizens- At the podium, Judge Roger L. Gregory, chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, talks to 96 immigrants and their family members during the Fourth of July naturalization ceremony where they officially became U.S. citizens. The ceremony was held outside the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on the Boulevard.

New citizens- At the podium, Judge Roger L. Gregory, chief judge of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, talks to 96 immigrants …

Published on July 13, 2018

From left, Jamie O. Bosket, president and chief exeuctive officer of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture; Gov. Ralph S. Northam; and the Rev. Grady W. Powell, retired pastor of Gillfield Baptist Church of Petersburg and a member of the museum’s board, applaud during the ceremony.(Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

From left, Jamie O. Bosket, president and chief exeuctive officer of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture; Gov. Ralph S. Northam; and the Rev. …

Published on June 28, 2019

Karen J. Stanley, president and chief executive officer of CARITAS, shows off the exterior of the new $27 million, 150,000-square-foot complex at 2200 Stockton St. in South Side that will be dedicated largely to helping women overcome addiction. The center includes space for a 120-bed treatment program and a 28-bed emergency shelter for women.

Karen J. Stanley, president and chief executive officer of CARITAS, shows off the exterior of the new $27 million, 150,000-square-foot complex at 2200 Stockton St. …

Published on July 16, 2020

Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn, center, holds his right hand up as his left hand is on the Bible held by his wife, Sharon S. Goodwyn, as his daughter Sarah E. Goodwyn, left, looks on along with his son Samuel J. Goodwyn during the administration of the oath Wednesday in the chambers of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn, center, holds his right hand up as his left hand is on the Bible held by his wife, Sharon S. …

Published on June 9, 2022

In March, Zarina Falaldin hosted a farewell dinner and fundraiser for Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko, Cicilia Seleyian and Kilenyi John Parsitau, who came to Richmond from Maasailand in Kenya. Money raised that evening from the sale of handmade beaded jewelry and colorful indigenous textiles will help a Maasai school for girls in Kenya.

In March, Zarina Falaldin hosted a farewell dinner and fundraiser for Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko, Cicilia Seleyian and Kilenyi John Parsitau, who came to Richmond …

Published on April 25, 2024

From left, Brother Amir Saeed, chief information officer with ICNA; Brother Yunus Vohra, founding member of the Islamic Center of Henrico; Hamna Saleem, outreach coordinator for ICNA Relief Richmond; and Kmal Hussain, food pantry coordinator, stand outside the new resource center that opened last week at 3009 Lafayette Ave. in Lakeside.

From left, Brother Amir Saeed, chief information officer with ICNA; Brother Yunus Vohra, founding member of the Islamic Center of Henrico; Hamna Saleem, outreach coordinator …

Published on December 9, 2021

Toni Jacobs, who created Missing Person Awareness, talks about her daughter, Keeshae Jacobs, who vanished Sept. 26, 2016. Ms. Jacobs and others, including Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith, asked during a news conference on Monday for the public to report any information that may lead to finding the missing persons.

Toni Jacobs, who created Missing Person Awareness, talks about her daughter, Keeshae Jacobs, who vanished Sept. 26, 2016. Ms. Jacobs and others, including Richmond Police …

Published on September 30, 2021

Lamont Bagby, the newest member of the House of Delegates, center, talks with supporters Tuesday night during his victory celebration at a Shockoe Bottom restaurant. They are, from left, Mayor Dwight C. Jones; restaurant owner Genet Semere; Grant Neely, the mayor’s chief of staff; the Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors; and Levar Stoney, secretary of the commonwealth

Lamont Bagby, the newest member of the House of Delegates, center, talks with supporters Tuesday night during his victory celebration at a Shockoe Bottom restaurant. …

Published on July 24, 2015