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Photos for September 21, 2017

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City advances upgrades to water system and emergency plans

Proposals sought for transformation of Intermediate Terminal Building

Richmond police cut ATF access over immigration data use

Richmond’s procurement director steps into interim deputy CAO role

Family of Alabama teen shot by police seeks access to video of shooting

Digital project aims to preserve and expand the legacy of Bayard Rustin

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets standing ovation from inmates after court victory, lawyer says

Gun thefts from cars surge nationwide, now account for 40% of cases

Adjusting to a new rhythm in Ghana

Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training

Henrico County native embraces new life in Ghana’s Eastern Region

African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging

Our city, our rules

School spirit

Between freedom and the fireworks

Board squatting

Divesting from education is divesting from our future, by Ben Jealous

‘Welfare queen’ legends haunt Trump’s budget plan, by Clarence Page

Fighting the prevalence of gun suicides requires more attention, action, by Roger Chesley

Ouster of UVA’s president attacks academic freedom, by David W. Marshall

Trump’s promises of cuts lost in a sea of costly waste

Withers’ message still resonates in song, service and support for others

What John Reid’s controversies say about his candidacy

Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past

‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ unofficial Black national anthem, celebrates 125 years

Thousands gather in Richmond for Ahmadiyya Muslim convention

Investigation finds Rev. Barber did not misdirect funds to pay ex-wife alimony

Williamsburg begins rebuilding one of the nation’s oldest Black churches

Maxine Jenkins remembered for a life of service, education and compassion

Willie J. Banks Jr., noted Virginia surgeon and Navy veteran, dies at 81

Teacher, superintendent Billy Cannaday dies at 75

Barbara Grey, celebrated Richmond educator and mentor, dies at 99

Personality: Will Melton

Personality: Sherod Davis

Personality: Alan L. Meekins Sr.

Personality: Sera Erickson

Henrico gets a head start with back-to-school bash

Juicy tradition continues at Hanover Tomato Festival

A tribute to Black legacy in performance and public service

Festival returns to Chimborazo Park to uplift East End youth

New York Knicks hire Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year

Squirrels sweep Baysox with 12-2 rout, set season high in runs

Vick era at Norfolk State to kick off in primetime, bolstered by new …

CIAA extends Baltimore basketball tournament partnership

Camels, ostriches and zebras set to race at Colonial Downs

RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events

Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …

'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …

Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies

Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy

Olympian and activist Lee Evans, who took iconic stand at 1968 Mexico City …

Hampton University announces new president

Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library

‘Forgotten First:’ A look at four – and more – NFL trailblazers

Boston’s new mayor marks historic ‘firsts’ leading city

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A tribute to Black legacy in performance and public service

Thousands gather in Richmond for Ahmadiyya Muslim convention

Camels, ostriches and zebras set to race at Colonial Downs

CIAA extends Baltimore basketball tournament partnership

Vick era at Norfolk State to kick off in primetime, bolstered by new recruits

Squirrels sweep Baysox with 12-2 rout, set season high in runs