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The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League opened its 56th season last Saturday at Hotchkiss Field in Richmond. The MJBL’s partners include the Richmond Police Athletic League, the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, local churches and other local youth-serving groups. Also, the Richmond Squirrels and Major League Baseball helped supply uniforms and equipment for the young players to introduce them to the fun and excitement of baseball. In this photo, Coach John Garland quiets team members of Blackwell’s RVA Trojans during the opening ceremony of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League’s 56th opening season.

The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League opened its 56th season last Saturday at Hotchkiss Field in Richmond. The MJBL’s partners include the Richmond Police Athletic League, …

Published on June 9, 2022
Chris Jackson and Liv Taylor enjoy art work inside the renovated church.

Chris Jackson and Liv Taylor enjoy art work inside the renovated church.

Published on June 9, 2022
Celine Anderson of The Visual Arts Center bends to view artwork created by (from left) Raelyn Fines, Kerry Mason, Emily Barber and Caiden Storey during Oakwood Arts’ June 4 celebration of the renovated Oakwood Church in the city’s East End.

Celine Anderson of The Visual Arts Center bends to view artwork created by (from left) Raelyn Fines, Kerry Mason, Emily Barber and Caiden Storey during …

Published on June 9, 2022
The Burke family of Richmond enjoy rounds of jump rope during ART 180’s “The Big Show” on June 3.

The Burke family of Richmond enjoy rounds of jump rope during ART 180’s “The Big Show” on June 3.

Published on June 9, 2022
Ten-year-old twin sisters Alicia, left, and Alivia Odhimbo, focused on their creative chalk art skills during Art 180’s “The Big Show,” a block-style celebration hosted on June 3 at 114 W. Marshall St.

Ten-year-old twin sisters Alicia, left, and Alivia Odhimbo, focused on their creative chalk art skills during Art 180’s “The Big Show,” a block-style celebration hosted …

Published on June 9, 2022
Purple blooms in Church Hill

Purple blooms in Church Hill

Published on June 9, 2022
The Richmond Public Schools 2022 valedictorians plan to study art, business, biology, nursing and pre-med when they enter college in a couple of months. But first they will graduate from their respective high schools between June 13 through June 15. We’re so proud of this group of amazing and awesome young scholars! Yay to them and their families and friends! Best of luck moving forward! From left: Anthony Rodriguez Ortiz, George Wythe High School, GPA 4.46. Jermesha Artis, Thomas Jefferson High School, GPA 4.79. Jermesha plans to attend Norfolk State University on a full scholarship to major in biology and participate in the marching band. Debora Arteaga Ortega, Huguenot High School, GPA 4.86. Debora, who has an associate’s degree from Reynolds Community College, will attend the University of Richmond as a business major. Lindsey Diggs, Franklin Military School, GPA 4.76. Lindsey will attend Virginia Commonwealth University to study biology and pre-med. Taliya L. Moss-Melendez, Richmond Community High School, GPA 4.94. Taliya will attend the University of Virginia on a full scholarship. Sanaa Hayes, Open High School, GPA 5.03. Sanaa will attend William & Mary and will major in biology. She is the top 2022 RPS valedictorian. Angel Shepperson, John Marshall High School, GPA 4.36. Angel will attend Virginia Commonwealth University to major in 2-D Animation with a minor in Illustration. Damarious Banks, Armstrong High School, GPA 4.1. Damarious will attend Norfolk State University to major in pre-nursing and nursing on a full academic scholarship.

The Richmond Public Schools 2022 valedictorians plan to study art, business, biology, nursing and pre-med when they enter college in a couple of months. But …

Published on June 9, 2022
The school year is nearly complete, but these signs that express care and concern are sure to remain in the minds of John B. Cary Elementary School students, teachers and staff throughout the summer.

The school year is nearly complete, but these signs that express care and concern are sure to remain in the minds of John B. Cary …

Published on June 9, 2022
Coach Anthony Grigsby of Blackwell’s RVA Trojans gives batting tips to one of his T-Ball players, Miles Clay, 5, of Richmond last Saturday during the opening game of the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League’s 56th opening season.

Coach Anthony Grigsby of Blackwell’s RVA Trojans gives batting tips to one of his T-Ball players, Miles Clay, 5, of Richmond last Saturday during the …

Published on June 9, 2022
According to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Creighton Court’s demolition will be in three phases and will expand from 504 housing units to 700 units. The entire project is expected to take up to 10 years. An informational meeting for tenants will be held June 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. behind the Creighton Court Property Management Office.

According to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Creighton Court’s demolition will be in three phases and will expand from 504 housing units to 700 …

Published on June 9, 2022
GRTC has been found in violation of its ban on ads from groups that include the NAACP and other civil rights organizations.

GRTC has been found in violation of its ban on ads from groups that include the NAACP and other civil rights organizations.

Published on June 9, 2022

Published on June 9, 2022
Virginia State House

Virginia State House

Published on June 9, 2022
KOS Band

KOS Band

Published on June 9, 2022
Virginia State University joins a growing number of colleges choosing artificial grass for their football fields. Installation generally takes about 60 days, which means the new field will be ready for the Trojans’ first home game Sept. 10.

Virginia State University joins a growing number of colleges choosing artificial grass for their football fields. Installation generally takes about 60 days, which means the …

Published on June 9, 2022
Xernona Clayton, a key aide to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King who helped sustain the civil rights movement in the 1960s, is interviewed June 3 in her offices at the Trumpet Foundation in Atlanta.

Xernona Clayton, a key aide to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King who helped sustain the civil rights movement in the 1960s, is …

Published on June 9, 2022
Ms. Dickerson

Ms. Dickerson

Published on June 9, 2022

Published on June 9, 2022
David Harrington, shown in this March 23 photo, spent a tense eight months in a Philadelphia jail when he was a teenager — the result of a robbery charge in 2014 that automatically sent his case to the adult court system under state law.

David Harrington, shown in this March 23 photo, spent a tense eight months in a Philadelphia jail when he was a teenager — the result …

Published on June 9, 2022
Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn, center, holds his right hand up as his left hand is on the Bible held by his wife, Sharon S. Goodwyn, as his daughter Sarah E. Goodwyn, left, looks on along with his son Samuel J. Goodwyn during the administration of the oath Wednesday in the chambers of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn, center, holds his right hand up as his left hand is on the Bible held by his wife, Sharon S. …

Published on June 9, 2022