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GRTC buses, like the one shown, kept their headlights on Tuesday in honor of late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who helped launch the modern Civil Rights Movement. She lit the spark 65 years ago on Dec. 1, 1955, when she was arrested in Montgomery, Ala., for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person and move to the rear of the bus that was reserved for Black people. Her action led to a yearlong public transit system boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a U.S Supreme Court decision extending a ban on segregated public transit seating to previously exempt local bus systems. Because of the pandemic, GRTC dropped its tradition of reserving the front bus seat in honor of Ms. Parks, who died in 2005. A special message honoring Ms. Parks was included on the rotating messages on the digital header signs on each bus, GRTC officials stated.

GRTC buses, like the one shown, kept their headlights on Tuesday in honor of late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who helped launch the modern …

Published on December 3, 2020

At the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown, the 16th Annual Giving Heart Community Thanksgiving Feast also featured curb-side pickup and carry-out dinners for those who lined up last Thursday. A nurse volunteer stood at the entrance and took the temperature of all who walked in to get a to-go plate filled with traditional Thanksgiving fare. She also provided masks to those who needed one before entering the convention center, where volunteers were busy filling hundreds of plates with ham, turkey and all the trimmings.

At the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Downtown, the 16th Annual Giving Heart Community Thanksgiving Feast also featured curb-side pickup and carry-out dinners for those …

Published on December 3, 2020

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and sharing the bounty of blessings with others. Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, above, helps volunteers pack Thanksgiving baskets and bags for area veterans, seniors and families at an event last Saturday she led at the Military Retirees Club in North Side.

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and sharing the bounty of blessings with others. Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, above, helps volunteers pack Thanksgiving …

Published on November 25, 2020

The building boom in Richmond continues, with the Manchester area in South Side being one of the hottest areas for apartment construction. These photos show the construction of the Riverview Apartments by Alabama-based LIV Development on 7 acres at Semmes and Cowardin avenues just east of the Lee Bridge. When complete next year, the $50 million development is to offer 269 units in seven buildings. Begun in 2019, the development is just the latest in the area. Across the street on the site of a former car dealership, development is underway on another 180 units. A host of other apartments are in planning or under construction to the east, such as River’s Edge II, The Current and South Falls.

The building boom in Richmond continues, with the Manchester area in South Side being one of the hottest areas for apartment construction. These photos show …

Published on November 25, 2020

This Sept. 11, 2018, photo shows a marijuana plant in the coastal mountain range of San Luis Obispo, Calif. Virginia has lagged behind many states when it comes to relaxing laws on marijuana. With lawmakers approving an expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program in 2018, supporters of decriminalization are hoping that momentum will continue in 2020.

This Sept. 11, 2018, photo shows a marijuana plant in the coastal mountain range of San Luis Obispo, Calif. Virginia has lagged behind many states …

Published on November 19, 2020

John Marshall High School basketball standout Roosevelt Wheeler, who at 6-foot-10 is one of the most recruited high school players in the nation, announces his decision to attend the University of Louisville on Monday in the North Side school’s gym. Joining him for the announcement celebration are, from left, his sister, Courtney Ingram of Atlanta; his mom, Deborah Davis of Richmond; his father, Roosevelt Wheeler Sr. of Atlanta; and his brother, C.J. Smith of Atlanta.

John Marshall High School basketball standout Roosevelt Wheeler, who at 6-foot-10 is one of the most recruited high school players in the nation, announces his …

Published on November 19, 2020

Sunset over the James River

Sunset over the James River

Published on November 19, 2020

The Rev. Morris R. Gant Jr. and his wife, Lynda, share a moment as he continues his recovery from the devastating effects of COVID-19. She never gave up hope that he would return home and led prayer circles in efforts to aid his recovery while he was hospitalized.

The Rev. Morris R. Gant Jr. and his wife, Lynda, share a moment as he continues his recovery from the devastating effects of COVID-19. She …

Published on November 12, 2020

The Rev. Morris R. Gant Jr. and his wife, Lynda, share a moment as he continues his recovery from the devastating effects of COVID-19. She never gave up hope that he would return home and led prayer circles in efforts to aid his recovery while he was hospitalized.

The Rev. Morris R. Gant Jr. and his wife, Lynda, share a moment as he continues his recovery from the devastating effects of COVID-19. She …

Published on November 12, 2020

Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets a voter Tuesday as she heads to cast her ballot at Precinct 701 inside Woodville Elementary School in the East End. The mayor’s re-election campaign paid off with victory in six of the city’s nine districts, including the 7th District, where the school is located.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney greets a voter Tuesday as she heads to cast her ballot at Precinct 701 inside Woodville Elementary School in the East …

Published on November 5, 2020

Jabriel Hasan addresses the crowd last Saturday at the Black Coalition of Change Justice Rally to Unify and Empower the Black Community. The event, held at Mount Olivet Church in Church Hill, brought together numerous organizations, businesses, movement organizers and area residents over food, music, dance, health and community engagement. Sponsors included the 381 Movement, RVA Vanguard, Elegba Folklore Society, Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, Virginia Union University, Community Love and Queen Richardson, among others.

Jabriel Hasan addresses the crowd last Saturday at the Black Coalition of Change Justice Rally to Unify and Empower the Black Community. The event, held …

Published on November 5, 2020

Richmond Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant’s ruling allows the six-story statue of Confederate Gen. Robert e. Lee to remain in place on Monument Avenue until the lawsuit over its removal is heard on appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court.

Richmond Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant’s ruling allows the six-story statue of Confederate Gen. Robert e. Lee to remain in place on Monument Avenue …

Published on October 29, 2020

Four-month-old Greyson White gets his first taste of voting as he accompanies his parents, Kindal and George White, when they cast ballots last Saturday at the eastern Henrico Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road. the deadline for early, in-person voting is Saturday, Oct. 31.

Four-month-old Greyson White gets his first taste of voting as he accompanies his parents, Kindal and George White, when they cast ballots last Saturday at …

Published on October 29, 2020

Helen Marie Taylor, 96, is taken by wheelchair to the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown on Monday, where she sat in a hearing by Monument Avenue residents to keep the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in place. Ms. Taylor wants to halt the statue’s removal. She holds a photo taken with a descendant of one of the Confederates whose bust was removed earlier this year from the State Capitol.

Helen Marie Taylor, 96, is taken by wheelchair to the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown on Monday, where she sat in a hearing by …

Published on October 22, 2020

Birthday girl Primrose Lynch, 4, left, and sister Violet-Hazel Lynch, 6, participate with their mother, Amanda Lynch, at a birthday remembrance Saturday for the late Marcus-David Peters. Location: The Lee statue on Monument Avenue, where the green space has been dubbed by some as Marcus-David Peters Circle. Primrose shares Mr. Peters’ birth date — Oct. 17.

Birthday girl Primrose Lynch, 4, left, and sister Violet-Hazel Lynch, 6, participate with their mother, Amanda Lynch, at a birthday remembrance Saturday for the late …

Published on October 22, 2020

Princess Blanding, sister of the late Marcus-David Peters, joined family members in hosting a celebration Saturday to mark what would have been her brother’s 27th birthday and to keep his memory alive. Location: The Lee statue in Richmond that sits on a traffic circle that some now call Marcus-David Peters Circle.

Princess Blanding, sister of the late Marcus-David Peters, joined family members in hosting a celebration Saturday to mark what would have been her brother’s 27th …

Published on October 22, 2020

Standing beside a sign that bears Mr. Peters’ name and photo, Ms. Blanding tells reporters she misses her brother and appreciates the outpouring of love from people attending the event. She said she would never tire of fighting on his behalf and for others suffering from mental illness. A high school biology teacher, Mr. Peters was 24 when he was fatally shot by a Richmond Police officer in May 2018 while experiencing what has been described as a mental crisis.

Standing beside a sign that bears Mr. Peters’ name and photo, Ms. Blanding tells reporters she misses her brother and appreciates the outpouring of love …

Published on October 22, 2020

Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James holds his fourth Finals MVP award as he celebrates the Lakers’ win Sunday over the Miami Heat with his teammates in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James holds his fourth Finals MVP award as he celebrates the Lakers’ win Sunday over the Miami Heat with his teammates …

Published on October 15, 2020

City leaders and community members take part in a “Push In” ceremony to put a new fire engine in service at Fire Station 16. Location: 3901 Cham- berlayne Ave. Among the participants at the Oct. 9 event are Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter. Four other stations around the city also are planning similar ceremonies when their new trucks arrive.

City leaders and community members take part in a “Push In” ceremony to put a new fire engine in service at Fire Station 16. Location: …

Published on October 15, 2020

Firefighter Carlos Samuels said the ceremony is a nod to the bygone era when fire equipment was horse-drawn and firefighters literally had to push the wagons and pumpers into the station after the horses were unhitched.

Firefighter Carlos Samuels said the ceremony is a nod to the bygone era when fire equipment was horse-drawn and firefighters literally had to push the …

Published on October 15, 2020