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Honoring hometown champions // Virginia Union University basketball standout Ashley Smith, center, reacts to laudatory comments made by Richmond City Council President Chris A. Hilbert during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Ms. Smith, her teammates with the Lady Panthers and Coach AnnMarie Gilbert, left, were recognized by Mayor Levar M. Stoney and City Council for their championship showing in this year’s NCAA Division II Tournament. The Elite Eight team lost in the tournament final to Ashland University of Ohio. During the tournament, Dominion Energy lighted up its Downtown building with a message of support for the Lady Panthers. Mr. Hilbert said Monday the team lighted up the hearts of all Richmonders with its championship skill, poise and spirit. Ms. Smith scored 28 points in the team’s semifinal victory over California Baptist University, a feat Mr. Hilbert said he could never achieve, evoking laughter from the team.

Honoring hometown champions // Virginia Union University basketball standout Ashley Smith, center, reacts to laudatory comments made by Richmond City Council President Chris A. Hilbert …

Published on April 13, 2017
Cityscape // The group raised $11,880 — the poverty line for a single person — to cover the cost of the playground maps through its inaugural “Little Black Dress Initiative.” Members wore the same black dress for a week to get a little experience in the lack of choices poor people face. Other elementary schools slated to get the educational maps include Blackwell, Carver, Fairfield Court, Greene and Overby-Sheppard, said Joanne Frye, Junior League president. “These maps represent community, learning and our investment in the next generation.”

Cityscape // The group raised $11,880 — the poverty line for a single person — to cover the cost of the playground maps through its …

Published on April 13, 2017
Cityscape // A team of volunteers paints a map of U.S. states on the Woodville Elementary School playground Saturday. From left, they are Katrina Washington, Michael Hill, Katie Gallagher, Tara Wagstaff, Olivia Jenkins, Laura D’Antonio and Victoria Hauser. Right, Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden joins Michael Hill, a fourth-grader at William Fox Elementary School, in painting Florida. This is one of six school playgrounds gaining such maps. The project is the work of the Junior League of Richmond.

Cityscape // A team of volunteers paints a map of U.S. states on the Woodville Elementary School playground Saturday. From left, they are Katrina Washington, …

Published on April 13, 2017
Found one! // When it comes to hunting Easter eggs, Drew-Els Layne is leaving no spot unexplored. The 2-year-old hands her mother, LaTwanya Dukes, an egg she found under playground equipment last Saturday at the Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration at Blackwell Community Center. Please see more photos, B2.

Found one! // When it comes to hunting Easter eggs, Drew-Els Layne is leaving no spot unexplored. The 2-year-old hands her mother, LaTwanya Dukes, an …

Published on April 13, 2017
Andrew Hairston

Andrew Hairston

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017
Thirty women are members of the Cultured Pearls of the James Interest Group that will be become the Richmond area’s newest graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on April 22.

Thirty women are members of the Cultured Pearls of the James Interest Group that will be become the Richmond area’s newest graduate chapter of Alpha …

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017
Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017
Three-time All-Star outfielder David Justice throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the Richmond Flying Squirrels opening day April 6 at The Diamond. Because his flight was delayed, his pitch came during the game’s third inning.

Three-time All-Star outfielder David Justice throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the Richmond Flying Squirrels opening day April 6 at The Diamond. Because his …

Published on April 13, 2017
Thomas Jefferson High School baseball players enjoy the new electronic scoreboard at the West End school’s field thanks to the Thomas Jefferson Class of 1964 and the TJ Viking Fund stepping up to the plate with fundraising efforts.

Thomas Jefferson High School baseball players enjoy the new electronic scoreboard at the West End school’s field thanks to the Thomas Jefferson Class of 1964 …

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017
John Ross

John Ross

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Larry Sanders released by Cleveland Cavaliers

Larry Sanders released by Cleveland Cavaliers

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017

Published on April 13, 2017