Destinee Decess, 11, of Girl Scout Troop 888 in Midlothian, places one of 12,000 American flags at the Virginia War Memorial on Friday. She was joined by her brother James Walter Decess, 8, of Cub Scout Pack 836 and their mother, Melissa Johnson. The family was among volunteers who helped place the flags in honor of those who died defending our nation. The display will remain until July 12.

Veritas, a North Side private school, is in the midst of demolishing the former Richmond Memorial Hospital medical buildings at 1311 Palmyra Ave., on Monday, July 1, 2024. According to the school’s website, the project will make way for more green space on their campus. The former Richmond Memorial Hospital building is now Ginter Place, a condominium community.

Dahlias in East End

Veteran R&B singer Angie Stone headlined the inaugural People’s Evolution Music Festival in Broad Rock Sports Complex on South Side last Saturday. The free event, presented by Councilmember Nicole Jones, also featured Latin and gospel music, vendors and food trucks.