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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from Patricia Cummings on Tuesday. She and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were vaccinated at United Medical Center in Southeast Washington. It is the only public hospital in Washington and offers community-based services to area residents who are mostly African-American and have lower incomes than the rest of D.C.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from Patricia Cummings on Tuesday. She and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were vaccinated at United Medical …

Published on December 31, 2020

Djifa Lee, a second grade teacher at Saunders Elementary, center, stands with her daughter as she speaks in front of the Newport News School Board at the Newport News Public Schools Administration building Tuesday. Community members spoke about issues and solutions to violence in schools following the shooting at Richneck Elementary by a 6-year-old that left a teacher in critical condition.

Djifa Lee, a second grade teacher at Saunders Elementary, center, stands with her daughter as she speaks in front of the Newport News School Board …

Published on January 19, 2023

Frank J. Thornton, right, chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Richard W. “Dick” Glover try out the bus the Anderson Monarchs rolled in on. It’s a replica of a 1947 Flxible Clipper like the one used by the Kansas City Monarchs. The only “air conditioning” comes from opening the windows.

Frank J. Thornton, right, chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Richard W. “Dick” Glover try out the bus the Anderson Monarchs …

Published on June 27, 2015

Piles of belongings like these outside a row of apartments in North Jackson Ward could become more common in Richmond and elsewhere. Evictions are predicted to skyrocket in coming months without government intervention to help millions of people struggling to pay rent as jobs and businesses have been lost during the pandemic.

Piles of belongings like these outside a row of apartments in North Jackson Ward could become more common in Richmond and elsewhere. Evictions are predicted …

Published on August 13, 2020

Robinson Snider, 24, of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., won the men’s division, coming in at 30:21. Snider has been a track and cross-country runner at NC State since 2021, and he also ran at the University of Mississippi. Thousands of runners from throughout the country participated in this year’s race.

Robinson Snider, 24, of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., won the men’s division, coming in at 30:21. Snider has been a track and cross-country runner at NC …

Published on April 27, 2023

Uplifting last day A smiling Aniyah Rajab, 11, attracts attention as she jumps to wave goodbye to office staff at Linwood Holton Elementary School last Friday — the final day of public school classes in Richmond. All dressed up and ready to go, the fifth-grader, who will head to middle school this fall, was among the more than 23,000 city students who streamed out school doors into summer vacation.

Uplifting last day A smiling Aniyah Rajab, 11, attracts attention as she jumps to wave goodbye to office staff at Linwood Holton Elementary School last …

Published on June 19, 2015

UPLIFTING LAST DAY- A smiling Aniyah Rajab, 11, attracts attention as she jumps to wave goodbye to office staff at Linwood Holton Elementary School last Friday — the final day of public school classes in Richmond. All dressed up and ready to go, the fifth-grader, who will head to middle school this fall, was among the more than 23,000 city students who streamed out school doors into summer vacation.

UPLIFTING LAST DAY- A smiling Aniyah Rajab, 11, attracts attention as she jumps to wave goodbye to office staff at Linwood Holton Elementary School last …

Published on June 23, 2015

A show of love // Ama Aghomo holds a rose during the prayer vigil for Richmond’s “Ambassador of Compassion” Alicia C. Rasin at Jefferson Park in Church Hill. About 100 people gathered Oct. 15 to remember Ms. Rasin, who died Oct. 9. For more than two decades, Ms. Raisin organized prayer vigils for families of homicide victims in the city. She also provided food and clothes to the needy and gave gifts to children.

A show of love // Ama Aghomo holds a rose during the prayer vigil for Richmond’s “Ambassador of Compassion” Alicia C. Rasin at Jefferson Park …

Published on October 23, 2015

Richmond native Rachel R. Filmore sings an aria at her senior recital March 3 at Norfolk State University. The 24-year-old Armstrong High School graduate and soprano, who aspires to a career in opera, sings in French, German, Italian, Latin and English. She also is a member of the chorus of the Virginia Opera. Ms. Filmore is the daughter of Robinette and Alfonzia Filmore, owner-operator of the Richmond- based HGFB Bus Charters Inc.

Richmond native Rachel R. Filmore sings an aria at her senior recital March 3 at Norfolk State University. The 24-year-old Armstrong High School graduate and …

Published on March 13, 2020

Nancy New, who with her son, Zachary, ran a private education company in Mississippi, pleads guilty to state charges of misusing public money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the nation, April 26, 2022, at Hinds County Circuit Court in Jackson, Miss. New said in a court document she directed $1.1 million in welfare money to former NFL star Brett Favre at the direction of former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant.

Nancy New, who with her son, Zachary, ran a private education company in Mississippi, pleads guilty to state charges of misusing public money that was …

Published on January 5, 2023

Debra Carlotti, center, is an instructional support and compliance coordinator at Mary Munford Elementary School in Richmond. After working more than four decades with students in special education programs and other areas of learning, she will retire at the end of the current school year. Ms. Carlotti is photographed Sept. 12 at the school with colleagues from left, Dr. Sametrian Miller, assistant principal, Greg Muzik, principal and Alezia Mason, instructional assistant.

Debra Carlotti, center, is an instructional support and compliance coordinator at Mary Munford Elementary School in Richmond. After working more than four decades with students …

Published on October 5, 2023

Washington Commanders President Jason Wright speaks during an event to unveil the NFL football team’s new identity Wednesday in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans.

Washington Commanders President Jason Wright speaks during an event to unveil the NFL football team’s new identity Wednesday in Landover, Md. The new name comes …

Published on February 3, 2022

Thanksgiving comes early: Dozens of people wait in line in the rain last Thursday outside the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in Richmond to receive boxed Thanksgiving meals. The Thanksgiving Harvest food program was sponsored by St. Paul’s Baptist Church and a coalition of Richmond area organizations. (Photos by Clement Britt)

Thanksgiving comes early: Dozens of people wait in line in the rain last Thursday outside the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in Richmond to receive …

Published on November 24, 2018

The huge statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is carefully lowered to the ground by workers, where it was cut in half for transport by truck to state storage. Gov. Ralph S. Northam had ordered the state-owned statue to come down in July 2020, but court challenges held up its removal until Sept. 8, 2021.

The huge statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is carefully lowered to the ground by workers, where it was cut in half for transport …

Published on January 6, 2022

Food, fun and games for National Night Out- Hundreds of people gathered for food, fun and games at the National Night Out event Tuesday night at the Southside Community Center and Sports Complex, 6255 Old Warwick Road. It was one of dozens of events throughout Metro Richmond and across the nation held during the annual August event, which is designed to strengthen ties between citizens and law enforcement. Ayah Yates, 4, shows her delight as she interacts with Care Bear.

Food, fun and games for National Night Out- Hundreds of people gathered for food, fun and games at the National Night Out event Tuesday night …

Published on August 7, 2015

Art inspiring positivity // Melody C. Barnes, a Richmond native and former director of the Domestic Policy Council for the Obama administration, takes center stage at the TEDxRVA event, “Change,” last Friday at the Carpenter Theatre at the Dominion Arts Center in Downtown. Ms. Barnes, co-founder of MB2 Solutions, a public affairs firm, was among nearly two dozen speakers at the event. She spoke about her passion for the arts and civic engagement and how people can take advantage of art as a catalyst for positive change.

Art inspiring positivity // Melody C. Barnes, a Richmond native and former director of the Domestic Policy Council for the Obama administration, takes center stage …

Published on June 30, 2017

Kingston Henderson, 4, gets a lesson in gardening from his great- grandmother, Pauline Wheeler, 99, and his grandfather, Harris Wheeler, 70, a retired horticulture teacher with Richmond Public Schools. She shows Kingston the tender young collards and instructs him how to plant them in the rich soil tilled by his grandfather. Collards, turnip greens and onions are Mrs. Wheeler’s favorite things to grow in the winter garden behind her North Side home.

Kingston Henderson, 4, gets a lesson in gardening from his great- grandmother, Pauline Wheeler, 99, and his grandfather, Harris Wheeler, 70, a retired horticulture teacher …

Published on November 24, 2021

Alfred Liggins, CEO of Urban One, right, listens to 8th District Councilwoman Reva Trammell, left, at The Satellite Restaurant & Lounge last year on Aug. 4 as she discussed a proposed casino development. The proposed casino, if approved, will be carried out at no cost to the city, Ms. Trammell said recently, but would generate more than 1,300 new jobs and new revenue for the city. Mr. Liggins’ Urban One company is a partner in the proposed casino.

Alfred Liggins, CEO of Urban One, right, listens to 8th District Councilwoman Reva Trammell, left, at The Satellite Restaurant & Lounge last year on Aug. …

Published on July 27, 2023

Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Published on May 8, 2015

Sunset over the James River

Sunset over the James River

Published on November 19, 2020