Quantcast

Show advanced options

All results / Photos

Sort By

Date

Authors

Jordan Franklin breaks down as he and his sister, Victorie Franklin, speak about their grandmother, Aretha Franklin, during her funeral service last Friday.

Jordan Franklin breaks down as he and his sister, Victorie Franklin, speak about their grandmother, Aretha Franklin, during her funeral service last Friday.

Published on September 8, 2018

John Marshall High School’s Kevon Dark agilely slips through the pack to carry the ball down the field during last Saturday’s victory over George Wythe High School.

John Marshall High School’s Kevon Dark agilely slips through the pack to carry the ball down the field during last Saturday’s victory over George Wythe …

Published on September 4, 2018

Huguenot High School teacher Catrina Cheeks happily fills her shopping cart with school supplies Wednesday at a Walmart store in South Side. She was among an estimated 200 teachers from Huguenot, Elkhardt-Thompson Middle and Westover Hills Elementary schools surprised with a $200 shopping spree at the Sheila Lane store.

Huguenot High School teacher Catrina Cheeks happily fills her shopping cart with school supplies Wednesday at a Walmart store in South Side. She was among …

Published on August 30, 2018

A towering crane’s reflection almost looks like a staircase rising up the side of this 20-story Downtown building under construction for Dominion Energy in the block bounded by 6th, 7th, Canal and Cary streets. Crews and cranes have been at the site since work began last year. The building will be known as 600 Canal Place when it opens next year. Dominion Energy has presented plans to a construct a second building to replace its 21-story Virginia headquarters, One James River Plaza, located next door at 701 E. Cary St.

A towering crane’s reflection almost looks like a staircase rising up the side of this 20-story Downtown building under construction for Dominion Energy in the …

Published on August 26, 2018

Ms. Franklin, wearing a signature hat, performs “My Country ’Tis of Thee” at President Obama’s first inauguration in January 2009 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Ms. Franklin, wearing a signature hat, performs “My Country ’Tis of Thee” at President Obama’s first inauguration in January 2009 at the U.S. Capitol in …

Published on August 26, 2018

Ms. Franklin acknowledges the cheering crowd as she stands to receive an honorary degree at Harvard University during the May 2014 commencement ceremony.

Ms. Franklin acknowledges the cheering crowd as she stands to receive an honorary degree at Harvard University during the May 2014 commencement ceremony.

Published on August 26, 2018

Ms. Franklin shows off the Grammy Legend Award she received during a ceremony Dec. 5, 1990, at the Theater Royale in New York.

Ms. Franklin shows off the Grammy Legend Award she received during a ceremony Dec. 5, 1990, at the Theater Royale in New York.

Published on August 26, 2018

At Carver Elementary School at least 60 volunteers are pitching in for "RPS Shines Beautification Week," including volunteers, Chris Rivera 20, of Springfield, Va., right, who is a junior at VCU and helping him organize school supplies is Sarah Lindamood, 20, of Richmond, who is a third year at UVA. She is also the task manager for Carver Shines.

At Carver Elementary School at least 60 volunteers are pitching in for "RPS Shines Beautification Week," including volunteers, Chris Rivera 20, of Springfield, Va., right, …

Published on August 23, 2018

Mary Atkins, 73, takes her argument to stop the hate directly to the group of about 15 neo-Confederates, several carrying military-style weapons, who staged a rally Sunday to call for keeping the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis on Monument Avenue. Counterprotesters, who want the statues honoring Confederates to be removed, arrived early and took over the space directly at the foot of the monument.

Mary Atkins, 73, takes her argument to stop the hate directly to the group of about 15 neo-Confederates, several carrying military-style weapons, who staged a …

Published on August 23, 2018

Mitch Jackson, right, narrowly misses being tagged out by Deyshaun Miles as he comes into third base during the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League All-Star Game last Saturday.

Mitch Jackson, right, narrowly misses being tagged out by Deyshaun Miles as he comes into third base during the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League All-Star Game …

Published on August 19, 2018

Music lovers stream out the Richmond Jazz Festival on Sunday when an early evening thunderstorm forced festival organizers to cancel the event with nine performers remaining on the schedule.

Music lovers stream out the Richmond Jazz Festival on Sunday when an early evening thunderstorm forced festival organizers to cancel the event with nine performers …

Published on August 19, 2018

Devon Bryant, 5, left, and her 3-year-old sister, Myka, excitedly show their parents, Nora and Anthony Bryant, how their origami boats float on the lily pond at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico County. The family was enjoying the garden’s flower-filled pathways Monday.

Devon Bryant, 5, left, and her 3-year-old sister, Myka, excitedly show their parents, Nora and Anthony Bryant, how their origami boats float on the lily …

Published on August 17, 2018

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

The 9th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont last weekend. On Saturday, Gladys Knight shows the crowd that she still has it.

The 9th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont last weekend. On Saturday, Gladys Knight shows the crowd that she still has it.

Published on August 17, 2018

The 9th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont last weekend. Vocalist Jassmeia Horn, 27, of Dallas, blows the crowd away Sunday. She is the 2015 Thelonious Monk Competition winner.

The 9th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont last weekend. Vocalist Jassmeia Horn, 27, of Dallas, blows the crowd away Sunday. She is the 2015 …

Published on August 17, 2018

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

City officials and representatives of five overseas cities join Monday in unveiling Richmond’s new International Guidepost at Kanawha Plaza amid a downpour. The new sign celebrates Richmond’s Sister City relationship with Richmond upon Thames, England; Saitama City, Japan; Ségou, Republic of Mali; Windhoek, Namibia; and Zhengzhou, China. Saitama’s representatives included members of the Japanese city’s Little League baseball team. Richmond began a relationship with its English namesake in 1930 and began forging bonds with additional cities in 1980 after forming the 13-member Sister Cities Commission.

City officials and representatives of five overseas cities join Monday in unveiling Richmond’s new International Guidepost at Kanawha Plaza amid a downpour. The new sign …

Published on August 9, 2018

Princess Blanding, the sister of shooting victim Marcus-David Peters, confronts Mayor Levar M. Stoney at a July 26 community meeting about the death of her brother, who was shot by a Richmond Police officer on May 16.

Princess Blanding, the sister of shooting victim Marcus-David Peters, confronts Mayor Levar M. Stoney at a July 26 community meeting about the death of her …

Published on August 9, 2018

Kiwana Yates, the ousted principal of Carver Elementary School, sheds a tear during a March 2015 school assembly for winning a R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership. The award, given in partnership with The Community Foundation, came with a $15,000 prize. Half was for her personal use. The other half, she said at the time, would be used for educational field trips.

Kiwana Yates, the ousted principal of Carver Elementary School, sheds a tear during a March 2015 school assembly for winning a R.E.B. Award for Distinguished …

Published on August 2, 2018

Gwendolyn Harris holds a notice from Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority telling her she must come to the Creighton Court management office to sign a lease amendment that embodies the new regulation banning smoking.

Gwendolyn Harris holds a notice from Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority telling her she must come to the Creighton Court management office to sign a …

Published on July 26, 2018