It’s still incomplete. But in a few months, the metal beams these men are sitting on will become a bridge that will allow Richmonders to cross the James River on bike or foot. It will be the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge, named for a respected, but now deceased city planner. The workers are from Winchester-based Howard Shockey & Sons Inc., which is building the span that is to open in August. The pedestrian bridge will link Brown’s Island in Downtown to a recreation area on the south side of the river. Estimated cost: $11.5 million, including $9 million in city funds and $2.5 million in state funds. The bridge, which sits above the remnants of a former power company dam, is part of the city’s effort to make the riverfront more accessible.
Daylily in North Side
Rain-filled skies couldn’t dampen the annual Dominion Riverrock on Brown’s Island. The weekend sports and music festival offered an array of outdoor activities for people and doggy friends. Gina Johnston and Falco competed for top honors in the dog-leaping competition. Sponsored by utility giant Dominion, the event promotes Richmond’s riverfront, downtown trails and whitewater rapids.
Kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders move along the placid Downtown canal.
Samantha Reed performs on Sunday.
Music, art and dance highlighted the weekend festival celebrating the people and places of historic Jackson Ward. Driven in- doors by Saturday’s rain, the festive event hosted by the Richmond Symphony returned to Abner Clay Park on Sunday.singer Desiree Roots Centeio belted out a song from “Dream Girls.”
Keyboardist Mack Baker uses both hands and
one foot during his performance with Johnny Houston and Swagger
Imani Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society gives a highenergy performance of African dance. The event also served as a Friday showcase for ART 180’s spring exhibit of Richmond youth art.
The future of the game // Former Seattle Seahawks fullback and Richmond native Michael Robinson returned home last weekend to host his annual football camp for football enthusiasts ages 8 to 16.
Scores of youngsters turned out for the event at Sports Reality Performance in Mechanicsville to learn tips from the pro himself, left, and several of his notable NFL friends who also worked with the youngsters.
Marshawn Lynch, who retired earlier this year from the Seahawks, prepares to throw a pass to campers.
Below, Maurice Canady, a standout at Varina High School and the University of Virginia who was drafted just weeks ago in the sixth round by the Baltimore Ravens, takes a moment to encourage camp participant Debin Raines.
Also a Varina High School alumnus, Mr. Robinson retired as an NFL player in 2014 and is now an NFL Network analyst. This was his 7th annual football camp in Metro Richmond.