Virginia Union University’s 2024 undergraduate Valedictorian Brittani Martin, left, a bachelor of social work recipient from Potomac, Md., chats with her 2-year-old cousin Ariella Gleaton. following VUU’s 125th commencement exercises Saturday, May 11 at Hovey Field. Her big brother, 4-year-old Jonah Gleaton, was also there along with a host of other family members in town to celebrate their valedictorian speaker.

Bus patrons at 5th and Hospital streets wait for a bus. The stop is one of many in the city without adequate shelter or seating.

Apple tree blossoms