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The James River Association broke ground on the James A. Buzzard River Education Center Monday, May 8, at 2825 Dock St. along the James River. Attending the ceremonial groundbreaking was Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Travis Voyles, left, James River Association President and CEO Bill Street, Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a catalyst for river education, environmental awareness and community connection, said Mr. Street. However, there was no mention of the James River’s Indigenous name, Powhatan, nor the Native Americans, the Powhatan tribe, who lived below the Fall Line (Richmond) when the Jamestown colonists arrived in 1607. The Powhatan River then was named the James River after King James I of England. Mayor Stoney, in his remarks, did note the James River’s “instrumental role” in Virgina’s history. “We know a number of great stories about how the river brought Abraham Lincoln down here, but also we know the story it played in the slave trade here as well. The good, the bad and the ugly. It’s my hope that every child in this city learns about the river and has a healthy respect for the river and the power of this natural resource that we have right in our backyard.”

The James River Association broke ground on the James A. Buzzard River Education Center Monday, May 8, at 2825 Dock St. along the James River. …

Published on May 11, 2023
A Little Free Library was dedicated to the life and memory of Anthony J. Binga Jr. on May 6 at The Baker Street Apartments, 100 W. Baker St. Mr. Binga, who died at age 60 on Oct. 14, 2022, was a North Side Richmond native and resident. Passionate about contributing to communities in need of assistance, he was especially attached to the children and families of Gilpin Court.

A Little Free Library was dedicated to the life and memory of Anthony J. Binga Jr. on May 6 at The Baker Street Apartments, 100 …

Published on May 11, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Richmond on May 6 in honor of Small Business Week and to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to uplifting small businesses.

Vice President Kamala Harris was in Richmond on May 6 in honor of Small Business Week and to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to uplifting …

Published on May 11, 2023

Published on May 11, 2023
Also in attendance for the ceremony and unveiling was his mother, Thomasina Binga, seated center, along with close friends of Mrs. Binga and her son.

Also in attendance for the ceremony and unveiling was his mother, Thomasina Binga, seated center, along with close friends of Mrs. Binga and her son.

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N’Kenge

N’Kenge

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Vida Blue

Vida Blue

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Brandon Rose

Brandon Rose

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West End blooms

West End blooms

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Tori Bowie, center, anchored the U.S. team to gold in the women’s 4x100m relay final during the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London. At left is Britain’s Daryll Neita, who took the silver.

Tori Bowie, center, anchored the U.S. team to gold in the women’s 4x100m relay final during the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London. At left …

Published on May 11, 2023

Published on May 11, 2023

Published on May 11, 2023
Aminata Umoja of Lithonia, Ga., poses in March for a portrait with a puppet named Swahili in a classroom at the Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute in Decatur, Ga. Ms. Umoja is an educator and the founder of the Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute.

Aminata Umoja of Lithonia, Ga., poses in March for a portrait with a puppet named Swahili in a classroom at the Kilombo Academic and Cultural …

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Niambi Cameron, 9, celebrates with classmates in March after answering a question during a math lesson at the Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute in Decatur, Ga.,

Niambi Cameron, 9, celebrates with classmates in March after answering a question during a math lesson at the Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute in Decatur, …

Published on May 11, 2023
Several hundred people turned out last Saturday for the benefit Derby Day Party in Richmond to enjoy music, games, food and the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby and raise money for the Professionals Reaching Out to the Community (PROC). Leaders of the event included from left, Charmayne B. Vincent, chair of PROC; and the two co-chairs of the event, Janet Hawkes-Pleasants and Natalie Smith. Location: Bon Secours Training Center on Leigh Street. PROC is best known for sponsoring The Beautillion, an etiquette and leadership program for male high school students.

Several hundred people turned out last Saturday for the benefit Derby Day Party in Richmond to enjoy music, games, food and the 149th running of …

Published on May 11, 2023
Justin Journette

Justin Journette

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Mrs. Eggleston

Mrs. Eggleston

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Former Governor Wilder

Former Governor Wilder

Published on May 11, 2023
The $3 billion budget City Council approved earlier this week includes $215 million that has been set aside for the school system to build a new building to replace George Wythe High School on Richmond’s South Side, and to rebuild William Fox Elementary in Richmond’s Fan District. Fox, which caught fire and was gutted during a three-alarm blaze in February 2022, has started to undergo roof work. Earlier this week various City officials gathered to assess the work and provide updates to news media. Fox is expected to reopen for the 2025-26 school year.

The $3 billion budget City Council approved earlier this week includes $215 million that has been set aside for the school system to build a …

Published on May 11, 2023

Published on May 11, 2023