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Pulitzer Prize-winner Rita Dove captivated her audience at the Library of Virginia on July 28 when the renowned poet and University of Virginia professor read excerpts from her 2021 work, “Playlist for the Apocalypse.”

Pulitzer Prize-winner Rita Dove captivated her audience at the Library of Virginia on July 28 when the renowned poet and University of Virginia professor read …

Published on August 4, 2022

Among those eager to have their books signed after Ms. Dove’s reading was Richmonder Gwen Corley Creighton, who, like Ms. Dove, is a native of Akron, Ohio. “I had to come see my homegirl,”Ms. Corley Creighton said, bubbling with pride. The program was part of the library’s Carole Weinstein Author Series, which supports the literary arts in Virginia by bringing new and veteran authors to the Library of Virginia.

Among those eager to have their books signed after Ms. Dove’s reading was Richmonder Gwen Corley Creighton, who, like Ms. Dove, is a native of …

Published on August 4, 2022

Students perform at Henderson Middle School’s 2018 NextUp Showcase, a spring celebration that has been on hold since the COVID-19 pandemic. NextUp plans to continue the showcase in the coming school year.

Students perform at Henderson Middle School’s 2018 NextUp Showcase, a spring celebration that has been on hold since the COVID-19 pandemic. NextUp plans to continue …

Published on July 28, 2022

in this January 2020 photo, weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Ruvondai N. Brown, left, assists Rhonda L. Sneed in laying out supplies for residents of “Camp Cathy,” a homeless tent city on Oliver Hill Way. Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney had the camp torn down. Ms. Sneed, founder and executive director of Blessing Warriors, a nonprofit that provides food and clothing to the unsheltered, has been outspoken in her criticism of the city’s effort, saying that Richmond treats stray animals better than unsheltered humans. She believes that the best way to ensure sufficient shelter would be for the city to allow her to install a tent city akin to the Camp Cathy.

in this January 2020 photo, weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Ruvondai N. Brown, left, assists Rhonda L. Sneed in laying out supplies for residents …

Published on July 21, 2022

Virginia Democratic House Minority Leader Don. L. Scott Jr. made history June 1 when his Democratic colleagues in the House elected him to take charge and take on the challenge of rebuilding a majority. A Portsmouth attorney, Delegate Scott stands at the Virginia State Capitol’s Civil Rights Monument that honors the late attorneys Oliver W. Hill Sr. and Spottswood W. Robinson, who were law partners and are greatly admired by Delegate Scott.

Virginia Democratic House Minority Leader Don. L. Scott Jr. made history June 1 when his Democratic colleagues in the House elected him to take charge …

Published on July 14, 2022

First Lady Jill Biden, right, waves to families waiting for their young children to be vaccinated at the Henrico County Health Department East Clinic on July 1. She is escorted by Dr. Melissa A. Viray, acting director of Richmond and Henrico health districts.

First Lady Jill Biden, right, waves to families waiting for their young children to be vaccinated at the Henrico County Health Department East Clinic on …

Published on July 7, 2022

Brenda Peters stands outside her Henrico County home where, without notice, utility crews or contactors installed new lines but left tubing and other debris behind “for weeks,” she said. “It was a mess.”

Brenda Peters stands outside her Henrico County home where, without notice, utility crews or contactors installed new lines but left tubing and other debris behind …

Published on June 30, 2022

Ms. McQueen proudly stands in front of the new marker that she successfully lobbied the state Department of Historic Resources to install.

Ms. McQueen proudly stands in front of the new marker that she successfully lobbied the state Department of Historic Resources to install.

Published on June 16, 2022

David Harrington, shown in this March 23 photo, spent a tense eight months in a Philadelphia jail when he was a teenager — the result of a robbery charge in 2014 that automatically sent his case to the adult court system under state law.

David Harrington, shown in this March 23 photo, spent a tense eight months in a Philadelphia jail when he was a teenager — the result …

Published on June 9, 2022

Sherman Washington, 31, of Richmond watches the demolition of the Creighton Court public housing community along Nine Mile Road in Richmond’s East End on Monday. He moved into the community when he was a 1-year-old. He left in 2008. “I’m just glad that it’s gone,” he said. “I’ll miss it though. I have a whole lot of memories. There was a whole lot going on out here. ... My son doesn’t have to live out here.”

Sherman Washington, 31, of Richmond watches the demolition of the Creighton Court public housing community along Nine Mile Road in Richmond’s East End on Monday. …

Published on June 9, 2022

The Richmond Public Schools 2022 valedictorians plan to study art, business, biology, nursing and pre-med when they enter college in a couple of months. But first they will graduate from their respective high schools between June 13 through June 15. We’re so proud of this group of amazing and awesome young scholars! Yay to them and their families and friends! Best of luck moving forward! From left: Anthony Rodriguez Ortiz, George Wythe High School, GPA 4.46. Jermesha Artis, Thomas Jefferson High School, GPA 4.79. Jermesha plans to attend Norfolk State University on a full scholarship to major in biology and participate in the marching band. Debora Arteaga Ortega, Huguenot High School, GPA 4.86. Debora, who has an associate’s degree from Reynolds Community College, will attend the University of Richmond as a business major. Lindsey Diggs, Franklin Military School, GPA 4.76. Lindsey will attend Virginia Commonwealth University to study biology and pre-med. Taliya L. Moss-Melendez, Richmond Community High School, GPA 4.94. Taliya will attend the University of Virginia on a full scholarship. Sanaa Hayes, Open High School, GPA 5.03. Sanaa will attend William & Mary and will major in biology. She is the top 2022 RPS valedictorian. Angel Shepperson, John Marshall High School, GPA 4.36. Angel will attend Virginia Commonwealth University to major in 2-D Animation with a minor in Illustration. Damarious Banks, Armstrong High School, GPA 4.1. Damarious will attend Norfolk State University to major in pre-nursing and nursing on a full academic scholarship.

The Richmond Public Schools 2022 valedictorians plan to study art, business, biology, nursing and pre-med when they enter college in a couple of months. But …

Published on June 9, 2022

Ten-year-old twin sisters Alicia, left, and Alivia Odhimbo, focused on their creative chalk art skills during Art 180’s “The Big Show,” a block-style celebration hosted on June 3 at 114 W. Marshall St.

Ten-year-old twin sisters Alicia, left, and Alivia Odhimbo, focused on their creative chalk art skills during Art 180’s “The Big Show,” a block-style celebration hosted …

Published on June 9, 2022

Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton, rear, offers a blessing over the work of the inaugural Diocese of Maryland reparations grants awardees on May 26.

Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton, rear, offers a blessing over the work of the inaugural Diocese of Maryland reparations grants awardees on May 26.

Published on June 2, 2022

Additional upgrades are taking place in Byrd Park’s Reservoir, which was built in 1897 and has served residents of Richmond and surrounding counties since then. The reservoir operates as two finished water tanks. Upgrades and maintenance have occurred over the years to ensure peak operating capacity. Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities is making improvements to the distribution system’s reliability and to increase the operational flexibility of facilities associated with the reservoir. This tank rehabilitation project will be completed in two phases.

Additional upgrades are taking place in Byrd Park’s Reservoir, which was built in 1897 and has served residents of Richmond and surrounding counties since then. …

Published on May 26, 2022

Wayne Jones, center left, accompanied by his aunt, JoAnn Daniels, center right, son Donell Jones, left, and daughter Kayla Jones, talks Monday during an interview about his mother, Celestine Chaney, who was killed at the shooting at a supermarket over the weekend in Buffalo, N.Y.

Wayne Jones, center left, accompanied by his aunt, JoAnn Daniels, center right, son Donell Jones, left, and daughter Kayla Jones, talks Monday during an interview …

Published on May 19, 2022

Ellalee Fountain Flowers sits on the South Portico steps of the Virgnia State Capitol in 2018. She died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at home at age 98.

Ellalee Fountain Flowers sits on the South Portico steps of the Virgnia State Capitol in 2018. She died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at home at …

Published on May 19, 2022

Kiara S. Thompson, an eighth-grade physical science teacher at Boushall Middle School, breaks into tears as she is surprised May 6 in her classroom by Superintendent Jason Kamras, second from right, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, with their announcement that she was selected Richmond’s Teacher of the Year.

Kiara S. Thompson, an eighth-grade physical science teacher at Boushall Middle School, breaks into tears as she is surprised May 6 in her classroom by …

Published on May 12, 2022

This 1956 photo shows Sister Cora Marie Billings, now of Richmond, center, who was 17 at the time and became the first Black nun admitted into the Sisters of Mercy in Philadelphia. Later, she was the first Black nun to teach in a Catholic high school in Philadelphia and was a co-founder of the National Black Sisters’ Conference in the 1960s.

This 1956 photo shows Sister Cora Marie Billings, now of Richmond, center, who was 17 at the time and became the first Black nun admitted …

Published on May 12, 2022

In 1990, Sister Cora Marie Billings became the first Black woman in the United States to manage a Catholic parish when she was named pastoral coordinator for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Richmond’s Highland Park.

In 1990, Sister Cora Marie Billings became the first Black woman in the United States to manage a Catholic parish when she was named pastoral …

Published on May 12, 2022

Social activist Tamika D. Mallory, who delivered the commencement address, smiles after receiving an honorary degree. She is flanked by Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, left, chairman of the VUU Board of Trustees, and VUU President Hakim J. Lucas.

Social activist Tamika D. Mallory, who delivered the commencement address, smiles after receiving an honorary degree. She is flanked by Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, left, …

Published on May 12, 2022