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A “Now Leasing” sign adorns an entry to the Church Hill North development on North 31st Street off Nine Mile Road in the city’s East End. While no announce- ment has been made, the sign signals that the yearlong construction on the first phase of new apartments is coming to a close. The development was undertaken by The Community Builders of Boston in partner- ship with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The site is the former home of Armstrong High School, which was torn down to make way for the new residences. The first phase was announced on Oct. 30, 2018, when work began to include 60 family units and 45 apartments for seniors at a cost of about $26 million. Work on another 70 units was begun earlier this year, and those units are in various stages of completion. The total development is to include 256 units, including a few single-family homes. The project is the first step in the overhaul of the nearby Creighton Court public housing community. Some Creighton Court residents are to be moved to Church Hill North as planning for renovation or replacement of the 504-unit Creighton Court complex continues.

A “Now Leasing” sign adorns an entry to the Church Hill North development on North 31st Street off Nine Mile Road in the city’s East …

Published on December 20, 2019

Cityscape //These scenes show examples of the impact of the June 16 storm that hammered Richmond and Henrico County and knocked out power to nearly 120,000 homes and businesses in the two localities. Left, Laurie Petersen photographs a tree split during the raging winds at Monument and Roseneath avenues in the West End. Right, Brad Spangler takes a closer look at a car crushed under trees felled by the storm that packed 70 mph winds and dropped 1.6 inches of rain. Location: Seminary and Claremont avenues in North Side. Richmond area damage estimates ranged from $2 million to $5 million, including $770,000 in damage to 10 Richmond school buildings. Officials said all but $100,000 of the schools damage would be covered by insurance. Dominion brought in hundreds of workers, who helped restore power by late Monday. Fifty crews from the City of Richmond, meanwhile, cleared fallen trees blocking 156 streets and removed 700 tons of tree debris through Tuesday. As of Tuesday night, Byrd Park, Battery Park Pool and Bryan Park had yet to reopen. The city and Henrico County are offering to haul away tree limbs from residents’ property. In the city, residents can place limbs and brush near the curb or alley for pickup. County residents must register for service at (804) 501-4275 or online at www.henrico.us/services/storm-debris-pickup. The county’s deadline to sign up is Friday, June 24.     

Cityscape //These scenes show examples of the impact of the June 16 storm that hammered Richmond and Henrico County and knocked out power to nearly …

Published on June 24, 2016

Multiple construction projects are underway at the Virginia War Memorial Carillon in Richmond. In 2016, Elizabeth L. O’Leary of the Carillon Civic Association described the historic monument: Rising a lofty 240 feet in the heart of Richmond’s William Byrd Park stands the Virginia War Memorial Carillon — the Commonwealth’s official monument to the approximately 3,700 men and women from the state who died as a result of World War I. The Georgian-revival tower houses a massive musical instrument made up of 53 fixed bronze bells of varying sizes, still played today by a carillonneur who strikes a pedal keyboard just below the bell chamber. Dedicated on October 15, 1932 — 14 years after the end of the Great War — the Carillon opened amidst a swirl of patriotic fervor and controversy. Its original design, commissioned several years earlier by the Virginia General Assembly from celebrated Philadelphia architect Paul Cret, called for a sleek classicized temple. Shortly after ground breaking, a citizen’s committee waged a successful popular campaign to build a carillon instead. Building the more expensive “singing tower” — a brick encased steel frame that originally supported the heavy bells cast by John Taylor & Co. of Loughborough, England — required additional fundraising to achieve the final cost of $325,000.

Multiple construction projects are underway at the Virginia War Memorial Carillon in Richmond. In 2016, Elizabeth L. O’Leary of the Carillon Civic Association described the …

Published on April 27, 2023

This dramatic and decorative street mural now fills the intersection at Mar- shall Street and Brook Road in Jackson Ward. The work, painted in the red, black and green colors of the Pan-African flag, stands in front of Gallery 5, an award-winning art space housed in a historic 1849 building that served as the city’s first firehouse and police station. Venture Richmond and the city’s Public Art Commission teamed with art spaces and businesses to develop the place-making project that was supported in part by a $25,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthro- pies’ Asphalt Art Initiative. The project, which cost a total of $40,000, produced a new brick plaza and bike rack in front of Gallery 5. Artist Chris Visions created the mural painted by youth participants at ART 180, a nonprofit center of youth creativity based at 114 W. Marshall St. The central figure is Sankofa, a symbol and word of the Akan people of Ghana meaning “to retrieve.” The symbol is being used as a salute to Jackson Ward’s history as the once proud center of Black business, entertainment and culture. The mural also is connected to a custom-designed parklet that fills two parking spaces in front of ART 180. The parklet, not pictured here, is one of five the city has sought to install to promote community and businesses. The initiative came together this year as part of marking the 150th anniversary of the city’s creation of Jackson Ward in 1871. At the time, it was a gerrymandered political district for Black voters. Venture Richmond credited the two art groups, Big Secret, Walter Parks Architects, CB Chandler Construction, Cite Design, Richmond Toolbank and Vanderbilt Properties with helping create the space.

This dramatic and decorative street mural now fills the intersection at Mar- shall Street and Brook Road in Jackson Ward. The work, painted in the …

Published on December 30, 2021

The Virginia Department of Transportation continues its bridge rehabilitation project at 1st Street over Interstate 95 in Jackson Ward. This section of 1st Street will see new sidewalks, travel lanes and shoulders. The department plans to rehabilitate five bridges over I-95 in Richmond. Structure replacements and minor substructure repairs will be done on bridges on North 1st Street, North 4th Street, North 5th Street, North 7th Street and the East Broad Street overpasses.

The Virginia Department of Transportation continues its bridge rehabilitation project at 1st Street over Interstate 95 in Jackson Ward. This section of 1st Street will …

Published on April 6, 2023

Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Published on May 8, 2015

Broad winged hawk over North Side

Broad winged hawk over North Side

Published on September 1, 2022

Setting sun over the James in Charles City

Setting sun over the James in Charles City

Published on January 4, 2024

Sunset over the James River Downtown (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Sunset over the James River Downtown (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 18, 2019

James McGee and his sister, Jazlyn, check out Christopher the Clown, who towered over the crowd as he entertained them.

James McGee and his sister, Jazlyn, check out Christopher the Clown, who towered over the crowd as he entertained them.

Published on April 9, 2015

Traffic stops along Arthur Ashe Boulevard last Saturday as drivers and their passengers watch the Fourth of July fireworks display over The Diamond.

Traffic stops along Arthur Ashe Boulevard last Saturday as drivers and their passengers watch the Fourth of July fireworks display over The Diamond.

Published on July 9, 2020

The musicians draw cheers and loud applause from an appreciative crowd that enjoyed the music over the two days at the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont.

The musicians draw cheers and loud applause from an appreciative crowd that enjoyed the music over the two days at the 10th Annual Richmond Jazz …

Published on August 16, 2019

The burned out hulk of a GRTC Pulse bus was still at Belvidere and Broad streets as the sun rose — one of the most visible signs of the violence that took over the protest Friday night.

The burned out hulk of a GRTC Pulse bus was still at Belvidere and Broad streets as the sun rose — one of the most …

Published on June 4, 2020

Over 100 Virginia Commonwealth University graduates walk out May 11 as Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers his 2024 Commencement address at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Over 100 Virginia Commonwealth University graduates walk out May 11 as Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers his 2024 Commencement address at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Published on May 16, 2024

In this photo, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham contemplates his new post on Feb. 18, 2015, shortly after taking over leadership of the city Police Department.

In this photo, Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham contemplates his new post on Feb. 18, 2015, shortly after taking over leadership of the city Police …

Published on November 17, 2018

The cover over a fare machine at the GRTC Pulse station at City Hall reflects the company’s decision to end fare collection to enable people to have free access to stores, doctors and other critical services.

The cover over a fare machine at the GRTC Pulse station at City Hall reflects the company’s decision to end fare collection to enable people …

Published on March 26, 2020

With Dr. Alonza L. Lawrence presiding over Holy Communion on Sunday, March 24, members of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond’s Carver community recognized the sacred Palm Sunday occasion.

With Dr. Alonza L. Lawrence presiding over Holy Communion on Sunday, March 24, members of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond’s Carver community recognized …

Published on March 28, 2024

The RVA Trojans 10u football players representing Maggie Walker, celebrate their 6-0 win over the RVA Wildcats and Falcons, representing Armstrong in the Armstrong-Walker Legacy Classic Project football game.

The RVA Trojans 10u football players representing Maggie Walker, celebrate their 6-0 win over the RVA Wildcats and Falcons, representing Armstrong in the Armstrong-Walker Legacy …

Published on December 1, 2022

Richmond Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant’s ruling allows the six-story statue of Confederate Gen. Robert e. Lee to remain in place on Monument Avenue until the lawsuit over its removal is heard on appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court.

Richmond Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant’s ruling allows the six-story statue of Confederate Gen. Robert e. Lee to remain in place on Monument Avenue …

Published on October 29, 2020

Bye, bye birdies - Aidan Landers, 3, looks over his shoulder at the Canada geese flocking Wednesday in Fountain Lake as he leads his 2-year-old sister, Aaliyah, on a walk in Byrd Park. The siblings were on a sunny, autumn outing with their mother, Jayvonne Landers.

Bye, bye birdies - Aidan Landers, 3, looks over his shoulder at the Canada geese flocking Wednesday in Fountain Lake as he leads his 2-year-old …

Published on October 9, 2015