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Marla Eveillard, 14, weeps as she hugs friends before the start of a vigil at Parkland Baptist Church in Florida on Feb. 15, the day after the Douglas High School massacre in which 17 people were killed and many others were wounded.

Marla Eveillard, 14, weeps as she hugs friends before the start of a vigil at Parkland Baptist Church in Florida on Feb. 15, the day …

Published on February 22, 2018

Altony “Tiger” Foote Jr., left, and his father, the Rev. Altony Foote Sr., pose in the WQCN radio studio inside Faith & Love Fellowship Church in South Side. The gospel station reaches listeners over 105.3 FM and streaming on the internet.

Altony “Tiger” Foote Jr., left, and his father, the Rev. Altony Foote Sr., pose in the WQCN radio studio inside Faith & Love Fellowship Church …

Published on February 22, 2018

A swollen James River flows by the railroad bridge near Brown’s Island. Fueled by recent heavy rains upstream, the river rose above flood stage running through Richmond. Data show the river crested at 15.4 feet Monday at the Westham gauge, or about 3 feet above flood stage. A kayaker who got stuck Monday in the rapids nearly drowned before he was rescued by city emergency personnel. On Tuesday, when this photo was taken, the river was still running above 11 feet at the City Locks near Shockoe Bottom, also 3 feet above flood stage. The river fell below flood stage Wednesday. The U.S. Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey are forecasting that the river will drop to a less treacherous 7 feet by Friday.

A swollen James River flows by the railroad bridge near Brown’s Island. Fueled by recent heavy rains upstream, the river rose above flood stage running …

Published on February 17, 2018

CITYSCAPE // Remember the burst of warmth in January? These photos were taken on Jan. 23, when the temperature soared to a balmy 73 degrees. Iron workers dressed in shirtsleeves are connecting steel beams to form the skeleton of a new residence hall going up at 10th and Leigh streets on the medical campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.

CITYSCAPE // Remember the burst of warmth in January? These photos were taken on Jan. 23, when the temperature soared to a balmy 73 degrees. …

Published on February 9, 2018

By tradition, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, top left, slips out of the inaugural ceremony when new Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes the podium to address the crowd for the first time as the state’s chief executive.

By tradition, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, top left, slips out of the inaugural ceremony when new Gov. Ralph S. Northam takes the podium to address …

Published on January 19, 2018

The VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band takes over the floor during Sunday’s halftime show.

The VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band takes over the floor during Sunday’s halftime show.

Published on January 19, 2018

New sheriff in office // Antionette V. Irving is Richmond’s new sheriff. She took office Jan. 1, but was sworn in early in preparing to replace former Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. Judge C.N. Jenkins Jr., chief judge of the Richmond Circuit Court, administers the oath of office to Sheriff Irving on Dec. 8 as her mother, Shirley, holds the Bible. Location: John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown.

New sheriff in office // Antionette V. Irving is Richmond’s new sheriff. She took office Jan. 1, but was sworn in early in preparing to …

Published on January 13, 2018

Cityscape // A family walks on the frozen edge of the James River on Sunday, evidence of the frigid conditions that gripped the city over the past two weeks. The first week in January saw temperatures average 17.8 degrees, the coldest for that week since the National Weather Service began taking measurements in Richmond at least 100 years ago. It also broke the average temperature record for the week of 21.1 degrees set in 1918. Good news: Richmond will enjoy ice-melting temperatures this week, with temperatures climbing into the 60s on Friday. The high is expected to be in the 50s Saturday for Gov.-elect Ralph S. Northam’s inauguration before plunging again to the 30s on Sunday and Monday.

Cityscape // A family walks on the frozen edge of the James River on Sunday, evidence of the frigid conditions that gripped the city over …

Published on January 13, 2018

Swearing-in // Richmond’s new city treasurer, Nichole Richardson Armstead, is sworn in last Saturday by Richmond General District Court Judge Jacqueline S. McClenney during a ceremony in Council Chambers in Richmond City Hall. Mrs. Armstead was elected to the $83,594 post in November, succeeding longtime treasurer Eunice M. Wilder, who retired. Her husband, Stafford L. Armstead, holds the Bible during the ceremony, while their children watch. They are, from left, Katrina, Richardson and Stafford II. Mrs. Armstead, a project management consultant, has 17 years of experience with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. She is the daughter of former Richmond City Councilman Henry W. “Chuck” Richardson.

Swearing-in // Richmond’s new city treasurer, Nichole Richardson Armstead, is sworn in last Saturday by Richmond General District Court Judge Jacqueline S. McClenney during a …

Published on January 5, 2018

View of Creighton Court where some residents are struggling to keep warm in unheated apartments where radiator systems failed. The landlord, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, is facing sharp criticism over its failure to move swiftly on repairs.

View of Creighton Court where some residents are struggling to keep warm in unheated apartments where radiator systems failed. The landlord, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing …

Published on January 5, 2018

Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown in the Trojans’ nail-biting 40-39 victory over Virginia Union University on Nov. 4.

Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown in the Trojans’ nail-biting 40-39 victory over Virginia Union University on Nov. 4.

Published on December 31, 2017

Former President Barack Obama energizes the crowd during a campaign appearance in Richmond with Virginia’s Democratic ticket candidates, from left, Justin Fairfax, lieutenant governor; Mark Herring, attorney general; and Ralph S. Northam, governor. Right, Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown in the Trojans’ nail-biting 40-39 victory over Virginia Union University on Nov. 4.

Former President Barack Obama energizes the crowd during a campaign appearance in Richmond with Virginia’s Democratic ticket candidates, from left, Justin Fairfax, lieutenant governor; Mark …

Published on December 31, 2017

A portrait of the late Farmville activist Barbara Johns is displayed at the March dedication of a state building at 202 N. 9th St. that is named in her honor. At right is her sister, Joan Johns Cobbs.

A portrait of the late Farmville activist Barbara Johns is displayed at the March dedication of a state building at 202 N. 9th St. that …

Published on December 31, 2017

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

Stories swirl about Omarosa Manigault Newman’s departure from the Trump White House, where she was assistant to the president and director of communications in the White House Office of Public Liaison.

Stories swirl about Omarosa Manigault Newman’s departure from the Trump White House, where she was assistant to the president and director of communications in the …

Published on December 29, 2017

New School Board member Kenya J. Gibson takes the oath of office Monday for the 3rd District seat on the Richmond School Board from Richmond Circuit Court Clerk Edward F. Jewett, with her daughter, Scarlett, 11, and her son, Phoenix, 8, at her side. Ms. Gibson, a 43-year-old who works in health care marketing, won a four-way contest on Nov. 7 to fill the unexpired term of Jeff Bourne, who was elected to the House of Delegates in February. Ms. Gibson called during the campaign for more funding for public education and additional support for high-risk and underprivileged students. She will serve until 2020.

New School Board member Kenya J. Gibson takes the oath of office Monday for the 3rd District seat on the Richmond School Board from Richmond …

Published on December 8, 2017

With 2:28 left on the clock, Highland Springs High School freshman Dre’Shawn Taylor stretches the ball across the goal line to give the Springers a 28-18 victory last Saturday over Nansemond River High School of Suffolk in the state 5A semifinals. The Springers will play Tuscarora High School of Leesburg on Saturday, Dec. 9, for the state title.

With 2:28 left on the clock, Highland Springs High School freshman Dre’Shawn Taylor stretches the ball across the goal line to give the Springers a …

Published on December 8, 2017

Joseph F. Thekkekara is sworn in as Richmond’s new postmaster Wednesday in the Old House Chamber at the State Capitol. Previously a postmaster in Texas, Illinois and New York communities, he is the 34th person to hold the title in Richmond since the beginning of the postal service around 1778. He is surrounded by family, from left, son Jason, wife Annie and son Justin as the oath of office is administered by Linda Malone, U.S. Postal Service vice president for the Capital Metro area, which stretches from Baltimore to Atlanta. Mr. Thekkekara started his career as a mail carrier in 1988. He succeeds Harold G. O’Connor, who was postmaster for 11 years before being removed in 2016 and retiring earlier this year in the wake of a scandal over management efforts to reduce carrier overtime pay by changing time cards.

Joseph F. Thekkekara is sworn in as Richmond’s new postmaster Wednesday in the Old House Chamber at the State Capitol. Previously a postmaster in Texas, …

Published on December 1, 2017

Virginia Commonwealth University guard Malik Crowfield hands off the ball during the Rams’ 83-69 victory on Nov. 21 over the University of California, Berkeley during the Maui Invitational.

Virginia Commonwealth University guard Malik Crowfield hands off the ball during the Rams’ 83-69 victory on Nov. 21 over the University of California, Berkeley during …

Published on December 1, 2017

Major accomplishment Richmond Police Maj. Sybil El-Amin Jones is pinned by her father, Bilal El-Amin, during the city police department’s promotion ceremony Nov. 16 at the training academy. Seventeen officers were promoted during the ceremony, with Maj. El-Amin attaining the highest rank. She is the second African-American female major in the department’s history.

Major accomplishment Richmond Police Maj. Sybil El-Amin Jones is pinned by her father, Bilal El-Amin, during the city police department’s promotion ceremony Nov. 16 at …

Published on November 24, 2017