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Essie Sykes, right, has her blood sugar measured by Celina Hu of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.

Essie Sykes, right, has her blood sugar measured by Celina Hu of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.

Published on October 31, 2019

Mallory Hasen of Jackson Ward: “I would buy my mom a house. She was a single mom raising my sister and me, and she always had to rent because she never had the money to buy.”

Mallory Hasen of Jackson Ward: “I would buy my mom a house. She was a single mom raising my sister and me, and she always …

Published on May 8, 2015

Be a lifesaver // Representatives of three Virginia Union University organizations display plaques awarded to their groups Nov. 21 for having the highest number of registrants for the “Be The Match Registry.” That’s a national bone marrow databank designed to connect possible donors to people in need of a marrow transplant to fight diseases such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia and blood cancers. From left, the students are Paige McGilvery and Jahnae McCoy of Destiny’s Daughters (second place), Miss Virginia Union Khadijah Harvin of The University Choir (third place) and Deondrai McKithen of the VUU Student Government Association (first place). The drive was organized by the James River Valley Chapter of The Links Inc. The Links chapter will host its second annual community bone marrow drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike. The public is invited to participate.

Be a lifesaver // Representatives of three Virginia Union University organizations display plaques awarded to their groups Nov. 21 for having the highest number of …

Published on December 5, 2015

Golf champion Addie Parker, 15, credits her dad for starting her on the links when he ran out of partners to play with. She works this summer conducting golf clinics for youngsters at First Tee.

Golf champion Addie Parker, 15, credits her dad for starting her on the links when he ran out of partners to play with. She works …

Published on July 31, 2015

Ropes of lights add an artistic touch to this pedestrian bridge on the city’s riverfront. The lines that seem to hang in the air are attached to the bottom of the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Kanawha Canal and links Tredegar Street at 7th Street to Brown’s Island. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Ropes of lights add an artistic touch to this pedestrian bridge on the city’s riverfront. The lines that seem to hang in the air are …

Published on November 11, 2018

Sam Howerton, left, and Ryan Gardner, displaying their message of love, were the first male same-sex couple to buy a marriage license in Richmond.

Sam Howerton, left, and Ryan Gardner, displaying their message of love, were the first male same-sex couple to buy a marriage license in Richmond.

Published on October 13, 2014

Charlene C. Harris stands in front of her two-bedroom home in the West End. She has been told to buy it or face having to move. Location: 1600 Colorado Ave.

Charlene C. Harris stands in front of her two-bedroom home in the West End. She has been told to buy it or face having to …

Published on October 16, 2015

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and programming that serves 12,000 children and teens in 36 cities and counties. “When you buy cookies, you are helping to power beneficial experiences for girls and build the next generation of female entrepreneurs,” stated Molly T. Fuller, chief executive officer of the regional Girl Scouts group.

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and …

Published on February 21, 2020

Quanaisha Smith swabs her cheek Wednesday at a drive for potential bone marrow donors held at Virginia Union University. The event was organized by the James River Valley Chapter of The Links Inc. to widen the diversity among the pool of potential donors on the national registry. Bone marrow transplants are used to treat sickle cell anemia, aplastic anemia and certain cancers, including lymphoma and leukemia. According to the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation, many African-Americans die unnecessarily because of the lack of donors. The foundation says the best chance of finding a match is with someone of similar race or ethnicity. Widening diversity in the registry is crucial to finding matches for all patients in need, particularly patients of color.

Quanaisha Smith swabs her cheek Wednesday at a drive for potential bone marrow donors held at Virginia Union University. The event was organized by the …

Published on April 16, 2015

View of the home of the Rev. William Washington Browne, founder of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers. Location: 105 W. Jackson St. in Jackson Ward. The house also was the original location of the order’s savings bank, which opened April 3, 1889.

View of the home of the Rev. William Washington Browne, founder of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers. Location: 105 W. …

Published on May 6, 2016

Gyasi Cox, 4, keeps himself occupied as he and his mom, Anthea Cox, wait last Saturday for a to-go order from Brewer’s Café in the 1100 block of Bainbridge Street in South Richmond. Under the state’s emergency orders to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, restaurants across Virginia are open only to provide meals for carry-out, delivery or curbside pickup.

Gyasi Cox, 4, keeps himself occupied as he and his mom, Anthea Cox, wait last Saturday for a to-go order from Brewer’s Café in the …

Published on May 7, 2020

Mikki Robinson at Big Herm’s hands a to-go order to Shonda Harris-Muhammed.

Mikki Robinson at Big Herm’s hands a to-go order to Shonda Harris-Muhammed.

Published on April 9, 2020

Mikki Robinson at Big Herm’s hands a to-go order to Shonda Harris-Muhammed.

Mikki Robinson at Big Herm’s hands a to-go order to Shonda Harris-Muhammed.

Published on April 9, 2020

Cars park briefly along 2nd Street for drivers or occupants to grab pick-up orders from restaurants and to wave at business owners.

Cars park briefly along 2nd Street for drivers or occupants to grab pick-up orders from restaurants and to wave at business owners.

Published on April 9, 2020

Czarina Deguzman sits in the doorway of Soul Taco to take to-go orders. The restaurant on 2nd Street is one of Soul Taco’s two locations in Downtown.

Czarina Deguzman sits in the doorway of Soul Taco to take to-go orders. The restaurant on 2nd Street is one of Soul Taco’s two locations …

Published on April 9, 2020

After more than 100 years, the statue of Confederate Stonewall Jackson on Monument Avenue came down to the cheers of throngs of people July 1 shortly after Mayor Stoney’s emergency order for the racist symbols to be removed.

After more than 100 years, the statue of Confederate Stonewall Jackson on Monument Avenue came down to the cheers of throngs of people July 1 …

Published on October 29, 2020

The Waffle House at 1309 W. Broad St. advertises it’s only offering carry-out service in obedience of Gov. Ralph S. Northam’s executive order this week allowing restaurants to offer only take-out, curbside or delivery service.

The Waffle House at 1309 W. Broad St. advertises it’s only offering carry-out service in obedience of Gov. Ralph S. Northam’s executive order this week …

Published on March 26, 2020

After declaring an unlawful assembly last Friday, State Police release tear gas on the crowd of peaceful protesters and bystanders at the Lee statue. The state began shutting down the area around the statue from sunset to sunrise under an order last week from Gov. Ralph S. Northam.

After declaring an unlawful assembly last Friday, State Police release tear gas on the crowd of peaceful protesters and bystanders at the Lee statue. The …

Published on July 2, 2020

The huge statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is carefully lowered to the ground by workers, where it was cut in half for transport by truck to state storage. Gov. Ralph S. Northam had ordered the state-owned statue to come down in July 2020, but court challenges held up its removal until Sept. 8, 2021.

The huge statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is carefully lowered to the ground by workers, where it was cut in half for transport …

Published on January 6, 2022

Students from Richmond’s Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School STEM program march in the inaugural parade last Saturday in Capitol Square. Democrats have accused Gov. Glenn A. youngkin of ignoring science and state law with his executive order to lift mask mandates in public schools that were put in place to protect students, teachers and staff from COVID-19.

Students from Richmond’s Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School STEM program march in the inaugural parade last Saturday in Capitol Square. Democrats have accused Gov. …

Published on January 20, 2022

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