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Fencing blocks off 17th Street and the Farmers’ Market — the first step in a $4.3 million facelift that will transform the street and the marketplace between Main and Franklin streets into a European-style plaza. Despite the work, restaurants and shops that face the market remain open for business, with owners and operators hoping customers will continue to stop by. The transformation is expected to be finished by March. When done, the revamped market is to be the outdoor extension of nearby Main Street Station, whose interior has been redone and includes a huge, glass-faced event space, a soon-to-open tourist welcome center and room for retail shops. The project is part of the city’s spending to rejuvenate the Shockoe Bottom area. Nearby to the west, the city plans to invest more than $19 million to develop a museum-style space to recall Richmond’s role in the slave trade more than 150 years ago.

Fencing blocks off 17th Street and the Farmers’ Market — the first step in a $4.3 million facelift that will transform the street and the …

Published on August 11, 2017
On the cutting edge // Jakhai Wilson, 9, sits perfectly still as Damond Gurley of the Virginia Barber School puts the final touches on his new haircut. Jakhai got the free cut while participating in the WE CARE/Northside Coalition for Children Back-to-School Rally and Festival last Saturday at the Hotchkiss Field Community Center in Highland Park. The festive event included the donation of hundreds of bookbags stuffed with school supplies to students like Jakhai as they get ready to head back to classes next month.

On the cutting edge // Jakhai Wilson, 9, sits perfectly still as Damond Gurley of the Virginia Barber School puts the final touches on his …

Published on August 11, 2017

Published on August 11, 2017
Taylor McClenny, a senior from Chesterfield County, and her five fellow tuba players undergo breathing exercises during a sectional practice. Rigorous calisthenics are part of the training to prepare band members for the season.

Taylor McClenny, a senior from Chesterfield County, and her five fellow tuba players undergo breathing exercises during a sectional practice. Rigorous calisthenics are part of …

Published on August 11, 2017
Drum major DeSean “Mr. B.” Bartholomeo, takes charge in rehearsal like he will on the football field during the Trojan Explosion performances.

Drum major DeSean “Mr. B.” Bartholomeo, takes charge in rehearsal like he will on the football field during the Trojan Explosion performances.

Published on August 11, 2017
Satin Diva flaggers, from left, Tiara Coleman, a freshman from Chesapeake, Aiyhana Murdock, a senior from Richmond, and Brianna Trice a sophomore from Chesapeake, make the moves that are coordinated with the band and its music.

Satin Diva flaggers, from left, Tiara Coleman, a freshman from Chesapeake, Aiyhana Murdock, a senior from Richmond, and Brianna Trice a sophomore from Chesapeake, make …

Published on August 11, 2017

Published on August 11, 2017
VSU band director James Holden, left, works with piccolo player Gianna Green, right, and other woodwind players during a rehearsal last week in Davis Hall.

VSU band director James Holden, left, works with piccolo player Gianna Green, right, and other woodwind players during a rehearsal last week in Davis Hall.

Published on August 11, 2017
Eshauna Parrish-Foster, a sophomore from Chesterfield County, is the section leader for the mellophones and trumpets in the marching band.

Eshauna Parrish-Foster, a sophomore from Chesterfield County, is the section leader for the mellophones and trumpets in the marching band.

Published on August 11, 2017
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Dr. Matthews

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Published on August 11, 2017