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Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter delivers remarks during the city’s commemoration last Friday, where the flag was lowered at Fire Station 10 on Hermitage Road. Firefighters from several stations stood at attention during the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Levar M. Stoney also spoke, while Police Chief Gerald M. Smith attended the event, which also was streamed online.

Richmond Fire Chief Melvin Carter delivers remarks during the city’s commemoration last Friday, where the flag was lowered at Fire Station 10 on Hermitage Road. …

Published on September 17, 2020

Burying the past A small group of mostly young people took shovel to dirt and buried a Confederate flag near the James River on Memorial Day in a symbolic funeral for the symbol of racial hatred. The ceremony was themed “A Belated Burial: Capital of the Confederacy.” It was part of a conceptual art project called “The Confederate Flag: 13 Flag Funerals,” that was streamed online in which participants buried or burned Confederate flags in 13 Southern states

Burying the past A small group of mostly young people took shovel to dirt and buried a Confederate flag near the James River on Memorial …

Published on May 29, 2015

The statue of Maggie L. Walker, sculpted by Antonio “Toby” Mendez of Maryland, shows Mrs. Walker in her mid-40s to early 50s. The statue and plaza project, paid for by the City of Richmond, cost nearly $1 million.

The statue of Maggie L. Walker, sculpted by Antonio “Toby” Mendez of Maryland, shows Mrs. Walker in her mid-40s to early 50s. The statue and …

Published on July 21, 2017

After a morning of online learning, Richmond Public Schools students in the Northside Pod Life’s elementary group use a mid-day recess to feed the chickens and gather eggs laid by hens in the backyard of pod leader Adam Evans. The youngsters are, from left, Bastian Van-Zandt (back to camera), Sebastian Wisnoski, Blaize Evans (holding egg basket) and Ace Evans with his dad and pod leader at the chicken coop.

After a morning of online learning, Richmond Public Schools students in the Northside Pod Life’s elementary group use a mid-day recess to feed the chickens …

Published on September 17, 2020

City Hall is being proactive in pushing safe practices during the pandemic. This sign was prominently displayed outside the second floor City Council Chambers on Monday before the nine council members were sworn in — including seven women, the most ever. Only a few people, mostly media and some family members, were allowed in the chamber for the ceremony. Others were able to connect to online channels to see the public ceremony.

City Hall is being proactive in pushing safe practices during the pandemic. This sign was prominently displayed outside the second floor City Council Chambers on …

Published on January 7, 2021

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters building at 5th and Tredegar streets. CoStar, founded in 1987, provides commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces for real estate transactions. Community partners, CoStar employees and the public witnessed the ceremonial groundbreaking and announcements about the $460 million project that is projected to bring at least 2,000 new jobs to the area.

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters …

Published on November 3, 2022

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters building at 5th and Tredegar streets. CoStar, founded in 1987, provides commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces for real estate transactions. Community partners, CoStar employees and the public witnessed the ceremonial groundbreaking and announcements about the $460 million project that is projected to bring at least 2,000 new jobs to the area.

A ceremonial mechanical excavator is on site for the groundbreaking at the CoStar Group’s campus in Downtown Richmond in front of the current CoStar headquarters …

Published on November 3, 2022

High school student Mecca Patterson-Guridy, 17, poses for a portrait in Philadelphia. Scrutiny from conservatives around teaching about race, gender and sexuality has made many teachers reluctant to discuss issues that touch on cultural divides. To fill in gaps, some students, including Mecca, are looking to social media, where online personalities, nonprofit organizations and teachers are experimenting with ways to connect with them outside the confines of school.

High school student Mecca Patterson-Guridy, 17, poses for a portrait in Philadelphia. Scrutiny from conservatives around teaching about race, gender and sexuality has made many …

Published on December 15, 2022

The property, located at 2200 Ingram Ave., will become income-restricted apartments and 15 new for-sale residences. The project is estimated to cost $45 million, with $20 million in government tax credits and other resources to finance the development.

The property, located at 2200 Ingram Ave., will become income-restricted apartments and 15 new for-sale residences. The project is estimated to cost $45 million, with …

Published on February 22, 2024

The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, which cost $225 million, opened in 2010 as the eighth such cancer therapy center in the country and the only one in the region. Roughly 20 other centers have opened across the country since then.

The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, which cost $225 million, opened in 2010 as the eighth such cancer therapy center in the country and the …

Published on April 21, 2022

Thomas Jefferson High School valedictorian Amia Graham, who graduated with a 4.9677 GPA, poses outside her home for a Free Press series of “Front Porch Portraits” featuring top Richmond high school graduates, other individuals and families during the pandemic. With schools across the state closed in mid-March and classes continuing online, Amia said the pandemic taught her to “value the little things in life and appreciate all of my blessings and the people in my life.”

Thomas Jefferson High School valedictorian Amia Graham, who graduated with a 4.9677 GPA, poses outside her home for a Free Press series of “Front Porch …

Published on January 7, 2021

Donald Garrett stands outside the Advance ‘Til Payday loan agency, 4311 Nine Mile Road, where he borrowed $100. The loan ended up costing him $320 in fees he could not afford on his fixed income.

Donald Garrett stands outside the Advance ‘Til Payday loan agency, 4311 Nine Mile Road, where he borrowed $100. The loan ended up costing him $320 …

Published on January 29, 2016

City workers installed a fence around a confederate marker at the Department of Public Works substation in the 2400 block of Wise Street. The upgrades to the shrine, which references Confederate soldiers who died at a nearby hospital, cost more than $16,000.

City workers installed a fence around a confederate marker at the Department of Public Works substation in the 2400 block of Wise Street. The upgrades …

Published on April 6, 2023

President Joe Biden celebrates a new phase of his administration’s efforts to lower medical costs on Tuesday, saying “we’re going to keep standing up to Big Pharma.” Officials announced the first 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations.

President Joe Biden celebrates a new phase of his administration’s efforts to lower medical costs on Tuesday, saying “we’re going to keep standing up to …

Published on August 31, 2023

Site work is taking place for Richmond Public Schools’ new middle school at 6300 Hull Street Road in South Side. The initial $50 million cost has now risen to more than $60 million.

Site work is taking place for Richmond Public Schools’ new middle school at 6300 Hull Street Road in South Side. The initial $50 million cost …

Published on May 24, 2019

The worn exterior of the City of Richmond’s former Public Safety Building is a prime example of the city’s failure to invest in maintenance. The city now faces a huge bill to cover costs for improving public buildings, streets and other infrastructure, as well as for modernizing schools.

The worn exterior of the City of Richmond’s former Public Safety Building is a prime example of the city’s failure to invest in maintenance. The …

Published on May 13, 2016

Virginia Union University running back, Andre Mack, 23, works out with his 5-year-old nephew, Ka’Reem Moore, on Tuesday in the 700 block of 30th Street in Church Hill. The youngster wants to play football like his uncle, a junior at VUU. The coaching and workout sessions also keep Mr. Mack in shape until the Panthers practice again in August, according to Mr. Mack. Until then, Mr. Mack is finishing his college courses online and having Zoom meetings with his teammates.

Virginia Union University running back, Andre Mack, 23, works out with his 5-year-old nephew, Ka’Reem Moore, on Tuesday in the 700 block of 30th Street …

Published on April 30, 2020

Second-grade students select their meals during lunch break in the cafeteria last year at an elementary school in Scottsdale, Ariz. More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced last month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Second-grade students select their meals during lunch break in the cafeteria last year at an elementary school in Scottsdale, Ariz. More students in schools serving …

Published on October 26, 2023

Site work gets underway at Richmond High School for the Arts in South Side. A groundbreak- ing ceremony for the new school took place last July. With 2026 its estimated completion date, the new school will cost $154.6 million and house 1,800 students, the Richmond Free Press reported earlier this year.

Site work gets underway at Richmond High School for the Arts in South Side. A groundbreak- ing ceremony for the new school took place last …

Published on November 2, 2023

Henry L. Marsh III, a former state senator and Richmond’s first African- American mayor, is greeted on Aug. 27 by School Board member Cheryl L. Burke as he gets his first look at the new $40 million elementary school named for him in Church Hill, located at 813 N. 28th St. The school, which replaces the former George Mason Elementary that Mr. Marsh attended as a child, is one of three new city school buildings that were ready for use but remained closed as Richmond Public Schools students continued with online classes in the fall.

Henry L. Marsh III, a former state senator and Richmond’s first African- American mayor, is greeted on Aug. 27 by School Board member Cheryl L. …

Published on January 7, 2021