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Two decades after her anti-death penalty work was transformed into an Oscar-winning movie, “Dead Man Walking,” Sister Helen Prejean’s campaign continues with the backing of Pope Francis.

Two decades after her anti-death penalty work was transformed into an Oscar-winning movie, “Dead Man Walking,” Sister Helen Prejean’s campaign continues with the backing of …

Published on August 30, 2019

A sign posted in Richmond’s Byrd Park offers motorists a friendly reminder: “Love It? Then Lock It! Or Lose It!” Despite the reminder for drivers to lock their cars to keep themselves and their belongings safe, more than 1,390 thefts from motor vehicles have been reported to Richmond Police so far this year. And 561 cars have been reported stolen in the city through Aug. 11. Both figures are down from the same period last year, when 741 cars were reported stolen and there were 1,526 reports of theft from vehicles. The campaign is neither new nor unique to Richmond. Police departments across the nation use the same slogan to remind residents.

A sign posted in Richmond’s Byrd Park offers motorists a friendly reminder: “Love It? Then Lock It! Or Lose It!” Despite the reminder for drivers …

Published on August 16, 2019

Thousands of music lovers turned out last weekend for the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont. The weather cooperated for the festival’s final two days last Saturday and Sunday, when more than 30 acts performed on one of the three stages set up on the rolling lawn of the park.

Thousands of music lovers turned out last weekend for the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont. The weather cooperated for the festival’s …

Published on August 16, 2019

The musicians draw cheers and loud applause from an appreciative crowd that enjoyed the music over the two days at the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont.

The musicians draw cheers and loud applause from an appreciative crowd that enjoyed the music over the two days at the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz …

Published on August 16, 2019

Timothy Christian, right, waits on Ralph Lee in continuing a 50-year family tradition of selling fruits and vegetables at the 17th Street Market in ShockoeBottom.(The name recently was changed from the 17th Street Farmers’ Market.) Mr. Christian is the lone regular vendor in the revamped, but still struggling market that has yet to regain its panache after a three-year facelift for which the city spent $3.5 million. Sisters Rosa Fleming and Evelyn Luceal Allen, other longtime vendors, have to be reinstated; they now sell produce from a stand on Franklin Street in a parking lot across from the market. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Timothy Christian, right, waits on Ralph Lee in continuing a 50-year family tradition of selling fruits and vegetables at the 17th Street Market in ShockoeBottom.(The …

Published on August 2, 2019

Fun at RVA Community Fun Day/ E.J. Quallis, left, and his sister, Bailey, pet baby pot belly pigs last Saturday at RVA Community Fun Day in Henrico’s Dorey Park. Several hundred people attended the free event sponsored by Real Talk with Monica, Rising Towards Success and Dominion Energy. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Fun at RVA Community Fun Day/ E.J. Quallis, left, and his sister, Bailey, pet baby pot belly pigs last Saturday at RVA Community Fun Day …

Published on August 2, 2019

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to beat the heat. James Thornton and Deja Shabazz cooled off with a treat from Sweet Frog at the Stonebridge Shopping Center in Chesterfield County. (photo by Ava Reaves)

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to …

Published on July 26, 2019

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to beat the heat. Some folks opened umbrellas to take shelter from the blazing sun, like the pedestrian walking along 19th and U streets in the East End last Saturday. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to …

Published on July 26, 2019

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to beat the heat. Angela Jackson was ready to head to the Fairmount Pool in the East End. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Beating the heat/ When temperatures settled in the 90s around Richmond and no relief was in sight, Richmonders turned to all kinds of activities to …

Published on July 26, 2019

Adeline U. Clarke kneels beside the recently installed marker at her parents’ gravesite in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Henrico County. She finished paying for the marker in November, but had to badger the cemetery for months before it was installed.

Adeline U. Clarke kneels beside the recently installed marker at her parents’ gravesite in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Henrico County. She finished paying for the …

Published on July 19, 2019

This official photograph from the christening of Archie, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, shows the baby’s family in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle near London where the christening was held last Saturday. The proud parents, seated center, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, show off baby Archie in his christening robe. With them are, from left, Prince Harry’s stepmother, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Harry’s father, Prince Charles; Ms. Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland; Prince Harry’s aunts, Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale; Prince Harry’s brother and sister-in-law, Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

This official photograph from the christening of Archie, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, shows the baby’s family in the Green Drawing Room …

Published on July 12, 2019

Crystal Dunn, center right, celebrates with teammates on being the world’s No. 1 after last Sunday’s 2-0 victory over The Netherlands at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Lyon, France.

Crystal Dunn, center right, celebrates with teammates on being the world’s No. 1 after last Sunday’s 2-0 victory over The Netherlands at the FIFA Women’s …

Published on July 12, 2019

New U.S. citizens About 100 people from nearly 50 countries took the oath of allegiance to become U.S. citizens during an Independence Day ceremony outside the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond. Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals presided over the ceremony and administered the oath as family, friends and area residents watched. Dina Zain, originally of Sudan, waves a U.S. flag. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

New U.S. citizens About 100 people from nearly 50 countries took the oath of allegiance to become U.S. citizens during an Independence Day ceremony outside …

Published on July 12, 2019

New U.S. citizens About 100 people from nearly 50 countries took the oath of allegiance to become U.S. citizens during an Independence Day ceremony outside the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond. Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals presided over the ceremony and administered the oath as family, friends and area residents watched. Felicia Baffour of Ghana shows off her new citizenship documents as she stands with her husband, Dave Baffour, and their children, Jaiden and Victoria. The family lives in Fredericksburg. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

New U.S. citizens About 100 people from nearly 50 countries took the oath of allegiance to become U.S. citizens during an Independence Day ceremony outside …

Published on July 12, 2019

Blooms over Overbrook Road (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Blooms over Overbrook Road (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Published on July 12, 2019

Colette W. McEachin is sworn in as Richmond’s new commonwealth’s attorney Tuesday morning by Judge Joi Jeter Taylor, chief judge of the Richmond Circuit Court, as Mrs. McEachin’s proud mother, Gladys Wallace, holds the Bible. Mrs. McEachin’s husband, Congressman A. Donald McEachin of Richmond, Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett and several of Mrs. McEachin’s deputy commonwealth’s attorneys also attended the ceremony at the John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown. Mrs. McEachin, who has more than 20 years of experience as a city prosecutor, took over the top job after veteran Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael N. Herring left July 1 to become a partner in the McGuireWoods law firm. Mr. Herring, who recommended Mrs. McEachin for the top post, is backing her in the Nov. 5 special election when voters will formally choose his successor.

Colette W. McEachin is sworn in as Richmond’s new commonwealth’s attorney Tuesday morning by Judge Joi Jeter Taylor, chief judge of the Richmond Circuit Court, …

Published on July 4, 2019

Spectators enjoy fireworks over the Appomattox River from the beach at Hopewell’s City Park last Saturday. It was the first of several holiday fireworks displays in the area. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Spectators enjoy fireworks over the Appomattox River from the beach at Hopewell’s City Park last Saturday. It was the first of several holiday fireworks displays …

Published on July 4, 2019

Members of the Elegba Folklore Society perform during the dedication ceremony, with founder Janine Bell explaining to the crowd how the sound of the drums open the road — the new Arthur Ashe Boulevard — “to let the people come forward.” (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Members of the Elegba Folklore Society perform during the dedication ceremony, with founder Janine Bell explaining to the crowd how the sound of the drums …

Published on June 28, 2019

Call it a brand new look for the site of the former Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st Street in the East End, where these nearly complete apartments now line the street. In all, 105 units are under construction in the first phase of what is called Church Hill North, including 60 family units and 45 senior apartments. Over time, 256 units, including some single-family homes, are to be part of the new mixed-income community. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Call it a brand new look for the site of the former Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st Street in the …

Published on June 21, 2019

Celebrating Juneteenth/ Hundreds of people enjoy activities last Saturday at “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” on the waterfront of the James River in South Side at the Manchester Dock. The three-day event, organized by the Elegba Folklore Society and its founder, Janine Y. Bell, marks the date on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom after the defeat of the Confederates and Union forces took control of that state. Richmond’s celebration included educational sessions for people of all ages to learn about Africans brought to this nation 400 years ago and their struggles and contributions. At Saturday’s events, called “Independence Day Our Way,” Imani Bell, left, teaches youngsters African dances with the accompaniment of drummers. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Celebrating Juneteenth/ Hundreds of people enjoy activities last Saturday at “Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration” on the waterfront of the James River in South Side at …

Published on June 21, 2019