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Cityscape:Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/This elegant Richmond railroad bridge over the James River has stood the test of time. Woodrow Wilson was still president, the prohibition of liquor begins and the raging pandemic “Spanish flu” was killing millions of people when the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac and CSX-predecessor Atlantic Coastline railroads built the structure in 1919. Location: Between the Boulevard and Powhite Parkway bridges. Legendary engineer John E. Greiner designed the iconic arched bridge that was among the first rail bridges to be made of poured concrete. Dubbed the “million-dollar bridge,” the double-track bridge allowed trains to move through Richmond more quickly and to cross east-west rail lines that ran along both sides of the river. Considered an engineering marvel, the bridge continues to draw admirers.

Cityscape:Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/This elegant Richmond railroad bridge over the James River has stood the test of time. Woodrow Wilson was still …

Published on September 2, 2021
Making a move/Denzel Johnson, 14, a student at CodeRVA Regional High School, makes a bold move during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament last Friday at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. The pilot program drew area youngsters to classes and competition sponsored by the Bernice E. Travers Foundation. (photo by Clement Britt)

Making a move/Denzel Johnson, 14, a student at CodeRVA Regional High School, makes a bold move during the Bright Minds RVA Chess Tournament last Friday …

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021
Alphonzo Billups

Alphonzo Billups

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021
Mr. Briggs

Mr. Briggs

Published on September 2, 2021
Dr. Jones

Dr. Jones

Published on September 2, 2021
Rep. Scott

Rep. Scott

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021

Published on September 2, 2021
Ms. Kamara stands outside of Ruby Scoops, her ice cream shop on Brookland Park Boulevard on North Side, where she serves a variety of her ice cream and sorbet creations. Her ultimate goal is to open more locations.

Ms. Kamara stands outside of Ruby Scoops, her ice cream shop on Brookland Park Boulevard on North Side, where she serves a variety of her …

Published on September 2, 2021