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Efforts are in full swing to get youngsters ready for the start of classes in Richmond Public Schools. On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph S. Northam, second from left, and his wife, First Lady Pamela Northam, second from right, join Richmond city and school officials in filling new backpacks with school supplies at the Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive. RPS partnered with CoStar Group, the VCU Alumni Association and Communities In School for the fourth annual event that took place at The Diamond on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The goal was to collect up to 15,000 backpacks to give to city students as they return to in-person learning for the first time since March 2020. With Gov. and Mrs. Northam are, from left, City Council President Cynthia I. Newbille, School Board Chairwoman Cheryl L. Burke and RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras.

Efforts are in full swing to get youngsters ready for the start of classes in Richmond Public Schools. On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph S. Northam, second …

Published on August 26, 2021
On Tuesday, community volunteers Tracie Tucker, left, and Barbara Burton, the parent of two RPS graduates, participated in a “PPE Party Packing” effort at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center next to The Diamond to pack kits of personal protective equipment, or PPE, for students. Also joining in the effort were RPS teachers and staff and Richmond social workers and employees from the Office of Community Engagement. Each kit contains hand sanitizer, a mask, a water bottle, a thermometer and a magnet printed in both English and Spanish with the symptoms to check for during the pandemic. The group hoped to pack at least 25,000 PPE kits that will be given to students on the opening day. Gov. Northam and the state health commissioner have issued public health orders for all Virginia students in kindergarten through 12th grade to wear masks inside schools. The goal is for students to stay healthy and avoid the coronavirus.

On Tuesday, community volunteers Tracie Tucker, left, and Barbara Burton, the parent of two RPS graduates, participated in a “PPE Party Packing” effort at the …

Published on August 26, 2021
This fallen monster of a tree in Byrd Park exemplifies the damage that has resulted from repeated heavy rains in recent weeks. Location: Boat Lake and Westover Drive. The photo was taken Aug. 19, but it is unknown when the tree fell. Richmond was spared substantial impact from the remnants of Hurricane Fred, which largely bypassed Central Virginia as it moved North. So far during August, the Richmond area has recorded 8.22 inches of rain – or the equivalent of 80 inches of snow. The total rainfall is about 5 inches more than the 10-year rainfall norm for August. The rain spigot was turned off in much of Metro Richmond this week as hot, humid days returned. The forecast indicates that isolated thunderstorms may roll through again on Saturday and Sunday.

This fallen monster of a tree in Byrd Park exemplifies the damage that has resulted from repeated heavy rains in recent weeks. Location: Boat Lake …

Published on August 26, 2021
When the pencils, paper and notebooks come out, you know it’s time for school. Fosio Issack, left, and Jennah Elganainy, both 15, volunteer to help distribute backpacks filled with school supplies on a recent Saturday at ICNA Relief’s Back2School program. ICNA Relief is a national domestic relief organization that is part of the Islamic Circle of North America. The backpacks were distributed to children of all faiths and backgrounds in conjunction with Henrico County Public Schools. It was part of a national effort by the organization to equip 45,000 students with the essentials they need to succeed in the classrooms. The volunteer effort took place at the Islamic Center of Henrico/Al Falah on Impala Drive in the county. It was also the organization’s food distribution day. Volunteers packed bags of nutritious goods to be distributed as well.

When the pencils, paper and notebooks come out, you know it’s time for school. Fosio Issack, left, and Jennah Elganainy, both 15, volunteer to help …

Published on August 26, 2021

Published on August 26, 2021
Dr. King

Dr. King

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Frederick ‘Duke’ Slater

Frederick ‘Duke’ Slater

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Frederick ‘Duke’ Slater

Frederick ‘Duke’ Slater

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Published on August 26, 2021
José Abreu

José Abreu

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Jaret Patterson

Jaret Patterson

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Gregory Odom

Gregory Odom

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Published on August 26, 2021

Published on August 26, 2021
Mr. King

Mr. King

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Mr. Norrell

Mr. Norrell

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The Wells Fargo Bank branch at 1800 Chamberlayne Ave. in North Side.

The Wells Fargo Bank branch at 1800 Chamberlayne Ave. in North Side.

Published on August 26, 2021
Sen. Marsh

Sen. Marsh

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Published on August 26, 2021

Published on August 26, 2021