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Daniel-Oleg Imisioluwa Ogunjima, 6, enjoys coloring during a Dec. 27 Kwanzaa celebration at Hardywood’s Ownby Lane location. During the week of Kwanzaa, Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor the ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, and celebrate African and African-American culture.

Daniel-Oleg Imisioluwa Ogunjima, 6, enjoys coloring during a Dec. 27 Kwanzaa celebration at Hardywood’s Ownby Lane location. During the week of Kwanzaa, Dec. 26 through …

Published on December 29, 2022

Broad winged hawk over North Side

Broad winged hawk over North Side

Published on September 1, 2022

Setting sun over the James in Charles City

Setting sun over the James in Charles City

Published on January 4, 2024

Shadeur Sanders leads Colorado to win over Texas Christian.

Shadeur Sanders leads Colorado to win over Texas Christian.

Published on September 7, 2023

NSU star Allen Betrand leads upset win over VCU.

NSU star Allen Betrand leads upset win over VCU.

Published on December 7, 2023

This dazzling holiday scene now greets motorists and pedestrians nightly as they pass the James Center on Cary and 10th streets in Downtown. The lights went on Nov. 30 at Richmond’s 34th Annual Grand Illumination to usher in the season. The lights will come on each evening through New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

This dazzling holiday scene now greets motorists and pedestrians nightly as they pass the James Center on Cary and 10th streets in Downtown. The lights …

Published on December 9, 2018

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Fireworks over the James River in 2015.

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Fireworks over the James River in 2015.

Published on December 29, 2017

Zestful celebration // Dora Ellis, controller at the Richmond-based hunger relief organization FeedMore, beams as she puts a ticket in a raffle basket at Saturday night’s 16th Annual Zest Fest at the Greater Richmond Conven- tion Center. The fundraising event featured dishes by the region’s top chefs and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event, including raffle tickets sold by volunteers Kari Fecht, center, and Rob Giddens, will benefit FeedMore’s programs such as Meals on Wheels, Mobile Pantry and the weekend BackPack program for youngsters.

Zestful celebration // Dora Ellis, controller at the Richmond-based hunger relief organization FeedMore, beams as she puts a ticket in a raffle basket at Saturday …

Published on March 4, 2016

A hug to last through summer // Richmond’s J.E.B. Stewart Elementary School Principal Jennifer Moore gives kindergartners a big group hug last Friday, the last day of school. She reminded students to keep in mind her motto during the summer break: “Read, read, read.” During the summer, many students forget some of what they have learned during the school year. Called the “summer slide,” research indicates that reading just six books during the summer can help prevent loss of progress in reading.

A hug to last through summer // Richmond’s J.E.B. Stewart Elementary School Principal Jennifer Moore gives kindergartners a big group hug last Friday, the last …

Published on June 24, 2017

Honored for public service // State Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance of Petersburg, who represents parts of Richmond and four other localities in the General Assembly, is recognized by the Richmond City Council on Monday night for nearly 25 years of public service. As an elected official, she previously served in the House of Delegates and on Petersburg City Council for 12 years, including several terms as Petersburg mayor from 1992 to 2004. With her is her 16-year-old grandson, Jarratt R. Dance-Kelly, who is visiting from La Verne, Calif.

Honored for public service // State Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance of Petersburg, who represents parts of Richmond and four other localities in the General Assembly, …

Published on July 28, 2017

Cree takes in the artwork that she and 19 other program leaders at ART180 created to celebrate the nonprofit’s 20th year of giving young people from challenging circumstances an opportunity to express themselves through painting, sculpture, murals and other art. The anniversary exhibit opened last Friday at the organization’s Atlas Galley, 114 W. Marshall St. Work from the exhibit, titled “Twenty: ART 180 Takes the Bus,” will spend most of August touring the city on GRTC buses.

Cree takes in the artwork that she and 19 other program leaders at ART180 created to celebrate the nonprofit’s 20th year of giving young people …

Published on August 9, 2018

The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event featured music, activities and hundreds of families and individuals who participated in the countdown for the holiday lights to turn on. Blythe Washington, 5, above, is excited by the lights as she kicks off the season with her parents, Eric and Lindsey Washington of Mechanicsville and other family visiting from Atlanta. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

The Richmond skyline came to light last Friday with the 34th Annual Grand Illumination at the James Center in Downtown. The greatly anticipated holiday event …

Published on December 9, 2018

Tessneem Khalil, 7, right, helps uncover gravestones in the 104-year-old Woodland Cemetery in Henrico County. She is working with her mother, left, Rania Fetouh, and Kathleen Harrell, her teacher at Shady Grove Elementary School in Henrico County. Ms. Harrell has volunteered consistently on Sunday afternoons with Dr. John W.J. “Bill” Slavin to improve the neglected burial ground best known as the last resting place of Arthur Ashe Jr., the Richmond native who earned international renown in tennis and as a humanitarian.

Tessneem Khalil, 7, right, helps uncover gravestones in the 104-year-old Woodland Cemetery in Henrico County. She is working with her mother, left, Rania Fetouh, and …

Published on March 19, 2020

Welcoming the burgundy and gold/There’s no doubt that the Washington Football Team has real diehard fans in Richmond. After a year’s hiatus because of COVID-19, the NFL team received a big welcome back to its Richmond training camp on Wednesday by fans who turned out in droves. Many wore the team colors of burgundy and gold. Dorann Jones-Coleman of Glen Allen dressed in her WFT gear and matching sunglasses to support the team she has been cheering on for more than 20 years.

Welcoming the burgundy and gold/There’s no doubt that the Washington Football Team has real diehard fans in Richmond. After a year’s hiatus because of COVID-19, …

Published on July 29, 2021

Zarina Fazaldin and her team at L&Z Historic LLC have spent the last 20 years successfully preserving and designing historic Richmond properties, which she’s turned into affordable housing. Her latest project—a three-year restoration of a historic Jackson Ward home—received a Golden Hammer Award for Best Restoration from the Historic Richmond and Storefront for Community Design partnership in 2021. The home’s bright, festive colors remind Ms. Fazaldin of her homeland, Tanzania.

Zarina Fazaldin and her team at L&Z Historic LLC have spent the last 20 years successfully preserving and designing historic Richmond properties, which she’s turned …

Published on April 25, 2024

The 9th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont last weekend. Thousands of people rocked to the sounds of jazz, rhythm and blues and funk Saturday and early Sunday until a summer storm blew through around 5 p.m., causing the evening performances to be canceled. People enjoyed music coming from three stages at the venue in Richmond’s West End.

The 9th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont last weekend. Thousands of people rocked to the sounds of jazz, rhythm and blues and funk Saturday …

Published on August 17, 2018

Walking the dog: Pets come in all types and sizes, including follow-behind toys. Zoe White, 4, looks to make sure her toy dog is following her at the STAY RVA Fest last Saturday on Bainbridge Street in South Side. The youngster is a pre-kindergarten student at Maymont Elementary School. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Walking the dog: Pets come in all types and sizes, including follow-behind toys. Zoe White, 4, looks to make sure her toy dog is following …

Published on September 28, 2018

More than 2,000 people erupt into cheers at the coming of 2020 at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. At the stroke of noon on Dec. 31, confetti dropped from the top of the rotunda as youngsters and their families celebrated New Year’s early on Tuesday. The annual celebration is geared to the young and those who have a hard time staying up until midnight to welcome the new year.

More than 2,000 people erupt into cheers at the coming of 2020 at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. At the stroke …

Published on January 2, 2020

Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Richmond on March 2 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center ahead of Virginia’s presidential primary, taking his aim at the November election and President Biden. The rally marked Trump’s second stop after speaking in North Carolina earlier in the day. The former president vowed to “make a big play for Virginia” come November.

Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Richmond on March 2 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center ahead of Virginia’s presidential primary, taking his aim …

Published on March 7, 2024

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah will take over the helm at Virginia State University on Feb. 1.

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah will take over the helm at Virginia State University on Feb. 1.

Published on December 18, 2015