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Earl Fleming has shed 150 pounds since his diagnosis of heart failure in 2008. His face and frame, he says, are much thinner “thanks to really taking care of my body and this amazing (new) heart.”

Earl Fleming has shed 150 pounds since his diagnosis of heart failure in 2008. His face and frame, he says, are much thinner “thanks to …

Published on December 23, 2016

Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. 4. Mrs. Johnson, a longtime athletic booster, succumbed to bladder cancer just days later on Nov. 12. She was 45.

Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. …

Published on December 16, 2016

The first pedestrians stream across the newly opened T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge over the James River. Mayor Dwight C. Jones led the ribbon-cutting for the lighted bridge during the Grand Illumination on Friday. Richmond poured $11.3 million in state and city funds into the span open only to pedestrians and bikes. The new river crossing sits above a 1901 dam and links Brown’s Island on the North Side to an overlook on the South Side near the entry to the Manchester Bridge. Another $200,000 was spent on eight, 17-foot-tall metal rings that Denver artist Joshua Wiener created to adorn the South Side path to the 1,600-foot bridge. The bridge is named for a senior city planner who advocated for the bridge before his death in 2014. Construction began in October 2015 on the only current city structure named for a city employee.

The first pedestrians stream across the newly opened T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge over the James River. Mayor Dwight C. Jones led the ribbon-cutting for …

Published on December 10, 2016

“I think we’ve done well,” said Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who will turn over his office to a new mayor at the end of the month. He is proudest of the anti-poverty initiative he pursued in seeking to achieve his goal of “building the best city.”

“I think we’ve done well,” said Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who will turn over his office to a new mayor at the end of the …

Published on December 9, 2016

A pre-Thanksgiving blessing // Thanksgiving arrived early when the Richmond Christian Center extended “A Thanksgiving Meal” to the less fortunate in the community last Saturday. The pre- Thanksgiving event featured all the delicious dishes of the season, with volunteers from the South Richmond church serving their guests. From left, servers Rose Austin, Benita Johnson, Sharon Owen, the Rev. Shawn Scott and Mary Scott offer helpings to Gregory Stallworth.

A pre-Thanksgiving blessing // Thanksgiving arrived early when the Richmond Christian Center extended “A Thanksgiving Meal” to the less fortunate in the community last Saturday. …

Published on November 24, 2016

Lady Walker, wearing No. 20, goes up for a score during Virginia Union University’s Lady Panthers 91-72 victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the NCAA Division II tournament March 11, 2016, at Barco-Stevens Hall.

Lady Walker, wearing No. 20, goes up for a score during Virginia Union University’s Lady Panthers 91-72 victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the …

Published on November 24, 2016

Virginia State University running back Trenton Cannon carries the ball, helping the Trojans to a 45-35 victory over Tuskegee University last Saturday in Alabama.

Virginia State University running back Trenton Cannon carries the ball, helping the Trojans to a 45-35 victory over Tuskegee University last Saturday in Alabama.

Published on November 19, 2016

The Winston-Salem State University Rams football team celebrates their second consecutive CIAA championship following last Saturday’s 43-33 victory over Bowie State University.

The Winston-Salem State University Rams football team celebrates their second consecutive CIAA championship following last Saturday’s 43-33 victory over Bowie State University.

Published on November 19, 2016

James Haskins/Richmond Free Press VCU guard Jonathan Williams of Richmond goes up and over the heads of players from Queens University during an exhibition game last Friday at the Siegel Center in Richmond.

James Haskins/Richmond Free Press VCU guard Jonathan Williams of Richmond goes up and over the heads of players from Queens University during an exhibition game …

Published on November 11, 2016

Supporters of Hillary Clinton react early Wednesday morning as results of the presidential election come in. Thousands of supporters attended the rally for Mrs. Clinton in New York expecting a different outcome in the presidential race.

Supporters of Hillary Clinton react early Wednesday morning as results of the presidential election come in. Thousands of supporters attended the rally for Mrs. Clinton …

Published on November 11, 2016

Rick Wilking/Reuters Supporters of Hillary Clinton react early Wednesday morning as results of the presidential election come in. Thousands of supporters attended the rally for Mrs. Clinton in New York expecting a different outcome in the presidential race.

Rick Wilking/Reuters Supporters of Hillary Clinton react early Wednesday morning as results of the presidential election come in. Thousands of supporters attended the rally for …

Published on November 11, 2016

Groundbreaking // Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones, left, leads the groundbreaking Monday for the $40 million Church Hill North Revitalization Project, which will replace the former Armstrong High School with 250 to 300 new apartments and single-family houses. Location: 1611 N. 31st St. near the Henrico County line. Joining the mayor at the ceremony are, from left, Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, City Council President Michelle R. Mosby, city Chief Administrative Officer Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer T.K. Somanath and Rob Fossi, mid-Atlantic regional director of The Community Builders development firm. The firm will soon raze the building and begin construction. The school building, which has been vacant for 12 years, dates to 1951 when it replaced the original Armstrong building in Jackson Ward that now houses the Richmond Alternative School. The Church Hill North project is part of the city’s effort to fight poverty. The work on the 22-acre Church Hill site is billed as the first step to a bigger project to transform the nearby Creighton Court public housing community into a mixed-income neighborhood.

Groundbreaking // Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones, left, leads the groundbreaking Monday for the $40 million Church Hill North Revitalization Project, which will replace the …

Published on November 4, 2016

Honoring the past // When the headstone of a prominent Richmond physician born into slavery around 1852 was taken last year from historic East End Cemetery, his descendants and other volunteers raised money to purchase a new headstone. The new marker for Dr. Richard F. Tancil was dedicated Oct. 22 during a short ceremony at the cemetery to honor the remarkable man who graduated from Howard University’s medical school and set up a practice in Church Hill. He also started the Nickel Savings Bank in 1896, and operated it out of his East End home. Instrumental in replacing the grave marker are, standing from left, Dr. Tancil’s great-granddaughter-in-law, Susan Mitchell; John Shuck, coordinator of cleanup and restoration efforts at East End Cemetery; Jess Kilgore, Melissa Pocock and Bruce Tarr. Also, kneeling from left, Brian Palmer, Justin Curtis and Erin Palmer. East End Cemetery, established around 1897, is the final resting place for more than 13,000 people, including pioneering educator and civic leader Rosa D. Bowser; Hezekiah F. Jonathan, vice president of Mechanics Savings Bank; and William Custalo, longtime proprietor of the Custalo House bar and restaurant on Broad Street.

Honoring the past // When the headstone of a prominent Richmond physician born into slavery around 1852 was taken last year from historic East End …

Published on October 31, 2016

Virginia Union University quarterback Shawheem Dowdy drops back to pass during last Saturday’s comeback victory over Bowie State University at Hovey Field in Richmond.

Virginia Union University quarterback Shawheem Dowdy drops back to pass during last Saturday’s comeback victory over Bowie State University at Hovey Field in Richmond.

Published on October 30, 2016

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press // Tracy Sears, a local CBS news anchor, prepares to rappel 25 stories to the ground during the “Over the Top” fundraiser for Special Olympics Virginia last Friday. Location: SunTrust Center, 919 E. Main St., in Downtown. Each person who took the plunge had to raise $1,000 to participate in the adventure. This was the eighth and final edition of this daredevil event.

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press // Tracy Sears, a local CBS news anchor, prepares to rappel 25 stories to the ground during the “Over the Top” …

Published on October 22, 2016

Rain couldn’t stop a “W” at homecoming // Unfazed by Saturday’s rain, Virginia Union University’s football players, fans, students and alumni put homecoming 2016 in the win column last weekend, with an awesome display of Panther spirit. People tailgated, the band played with gusto and the team rolled over Lincoln University of Pennsylvania 39-6 on a muddy Hovey Field. The 151-year-old university located on Richmond’s North Side celebrated homecoming with a barrage of events that culminated with the game and weekend festivities. Among them: Convocation with author and Georgetown University professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, class reunion celebrations honoring the Class of 1966, the Mr. and Miss VUU Coronation Ball and a step show by Greek organizations.

Rain couldn’t stop a “W” at homecoming // Unfazed by Saturday’s rain, Virginia Union University’s football players, fans, students and alumni put homecoming 2016 in …

Published on October 13, 2016

Virginia Union University wide receiver Lavatiae Kelly snags the ball for a third-quarter touchdown Saturday in the Panthers 50-21 home victory over the St. Augustine’s Falcons.

Virginia Union University wide receiver Lavatiae Kelly snags the ball for a third-quarter touchdown Saturday in the Panthers 50-21 home victory over the St. Augustine’s …

Published on October 7, 2016

Virginia Union University running back William Stanback is tackled during last Saturday’s game against Winston-Salem State University. Stanback had three touchdowns in the Panthers’ 37-14 victory over the CIAA champions.

Virginia Union University running back William Stanback is tackled during last Saturday’s game against Winston-Salem State University. Stanback had three touchdowns in the Panthers’ 37-14 …

Published on September 24, 2016

Richmond resident and veterinarian Dr. Danielle Spencer-David, who starred as the little sister “Dee” on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” is included in a museum exhibit.

Richmond resident and veterinarian Dr. Danielle Spencer-David, who starred as the little sister “Dee” on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” is included in a museum …

Published on September 24, 2016

Defensive players rush in to tackle Virginia State University junior Trenton Cannon, part of the Trojans’ relentless overland offense that resulted in a VSU 24-10 victory last Saturday over Tusculum College.

Defensive players rush in to tackle Virginia State University junior Trenton Cannon, part of the Trojans’ relentless overland offense that resulted in a VSU 24-10 …

Published on September 16, 2016