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More than 2,000 people erupt into cheers at the coming of 2020 at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. At the stroke of noon on Dec. 31, confetti dropped from the top of the rotunda as youngsters and their families celebrated New Year’s early on Tuesday. The annual celebration is geared to the young and those who have a hard time staying up until midnight to welcome the new year.

More than 2,000 people erupt into cheers at the coming of 2020 at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration. At the stroke …

Published on January 2, 2020

A wind-blown blanket of snow covers the parked cars and pavement on a North Side street. The wintry scene is just one example of the impact of Sunday’s storm that dropped nearly a foot of snow on the area — the largest amount on record for Metro Richmond for a snowfall prior to Dec. 10, and the second largest snowfall for December since 1908. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

A wind-blown blanket of snow covers the parked cars and pavement on a North Side street. The wintry scene is just one example of the …

Published on December 14, 2018

A line of motorists hurry to drop their 2018 federal income tax paperwork in the mail Monday by the tax filing deadline. The anxious drivers, photographed here about 6 p.m. Monday at the Main Post Office on Brook Road, were trying to ensure their envelopes received an April 15 postmark to avoid being hit with a penalty for missing the deadline. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

A line of motorists hurry to drop their 2018 federal income tax paperwork in the mail Monday by the tax filing deadline. The anxious drivers, …

Published on April 19, 2019

taneisha spell, 27, keeps her eyes closed to avoid seeing the nasal swab coming toward her during her test for the coronavirus. the spell family, including 2-year-old trinity spell, participated in the free COVID-19 testing conducted tuesday morning by the Richmond City Health District outside the southwood Management Center in south side. the health district offers free testing weekly, with results expected in five to seven days.

taneisha spell, 27, keeps her eyes closed to avoid seeing the nasal swab coming toward her during her test for the coronavirus. the spell family, …

Published on July 30, 2020

Above left, wearing orange stickers that read, “Guns SAVE Lives,” gun advocates line up to enter the public galleries in the Capitol before Tuesday’s special session. Right, three members of the Legislative Black Caucus give a power salute showing solidarity with gun control advocates Tuesday on their way to a special session of the General Assembly. From left, they are Delegates Joseph C. “Joe” Lindsey of Norfolk, Marcia S. “Cia” Price of Newport News and Lashrecse D. Aird of Petersburg.

Above left, wearing orange stickers that read, “Guns SAVE Lives,” gun advocates line up to enter the public galleries in the Capitol before Tuesday’s special …

Published on July 12, 2019

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, left, and Disney animator Glen Keane accept Oscars for best animated short for “Dear Basketball” at Sunday’s awards show. Social media blew up, citing an irony in Mr. Bryant’s winning an award in the #MeToo era calling out sexual harassment in light of the 2003 accusation that he sexually assaulted a Colorado hotel employee. The criminal case was dropped and the civil suit against him was settled out of court.

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, left, and Disney animator Glen Keane accept Oscars for best animated short for “Dear Basketball” at Sunday’s awards show. Social …

Published on March 10, 2018

A giant symbol of the times now adorns the facade of the Science Museum of Virginia as it prepares to reopen to the public 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. The museum, at 2500 W. Broad St. near Downtown, has been closed to visitors for months because of the pandemic. The giant mask is a reminder that visitors will need to wear one to get in. The museum is one of many cultural spaces that are putting new requirements in place in moving from virtual events to actually welcoming visitors. In addition to the mask requirement, the museum will have visitors buy timed admission tickets in advance. It also will limit the number of people entering during operating hours. The museum currently is hosting the state Senate during the General Assembly’s special session.

A giant symbol of the times now adorns the facade of the Science Museum of Virginia as it prepares to reopen to the public 9:30 …

Published on September 3, 2020

These new equipment lockers are among $1.75 million in improvements to Richmond Fire Station 10 at Hermitage Road and West Leigh Street. The view was enhanced with a fish eye lens. The photo was taken at Tuesday’s grand reopening of the station near the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Improvements also include redone living quarters that now can accommodate male and female personnel. Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones joined city Fire Chief Robert Creecy to officially put the revamped station back into service.

These new equipment lockers are among $1.75 million in improvements to Richmond Fire Station 10 at Hermitage Road and West Leigh Street. The view was …

Published on April 9, 2015

The newly restored bell at historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg can be rung throughout Black History Month by people who register online at www.letfreedomringchallenge.org.

The newly restored bell at historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg can be rung throughout Black History Month by people who register online at www.letfreedomringchallenge.org.

Published on January 29, 2016

Janis Jones, right, and Mary Beth Joyner, librarians at the former Byrd Middle School, ask Henrico School Board members to change the school’s name on the county’s website and other online materials.

Janis Jones, right, and Mary Beth Joyner, librarians at the former Byrd Middle School, ask Henrico School Board members to change the school’s name on …

Published on May 5, 2016

Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, left, practices social distancing with Solomon Workneh of Arlington. Mr. Workneh served as the inaugural student speaker at VCU’s 2020 winter commencement held online last Saturday.

Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, left, practices social distancing with Solomon Workneh of Arlington. Mr. Workneh served as the inaugural student speaker at VCU’s …

Published on December 17, 2020

Jada Pinkett Smith appears on an episode of her online series “Red Table Talk.” The latest episode, streaming Wednesday, June 1, on Facebook Watch, addresses alopecia areata.

Jada Pinkett Smith appears on an episode of her online series “Red Table Talk.” The latest episode, streaming Wednesday, June 1, on Facebook Watch, addresses …

Published on June 2, 2022

Ellie and Kwan Burke, and their children, twins Anoushea and brother Kofi, 9, who are holding 2-year-old Nico, are enjoying time together on the front steps of their home in The Fan. “Though it took about four weeks into self-quarantining to find, this time has allowed us all to determine our own rhythm to our days and our lives,” the Burkes said. “As a result, we’ve dropped much deeper into our relationships with one another and have felt a richness we’ve never experienced before.”

Ellie and Kwan Burke, and their children, twins Anoushea and brother Kofi, 9, who are holding 2-year-old Nico, are enjoying time together on the front …

Published on April 16, 2020

Duane Brannon shows off the boxes of Girl Scout cookies he and other volunteers from Dunmar Moving helped unload last Saturday at The Diamond on behalf of the area Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The ballpark in North Side was one of three drop-off spots for the 1 million boxes of Thin Mints and other Girl Scout cookie favorites that are being delivered and sold through the end of March. Youth members and supportive adults came to those points to pick up the cookies for delivery to customers.

Duane Brannon shows off the boxes of Girl Scout cookies he and other volunteers from Dunmar Moving helped unload last Saturday at The Diamond on …

Published on February 21, 2020

Let Freedom Ring // Church member Liz Montgomery, left, of Williamsburg, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and entertainer Dionne Warwick, right, leave the church after the ceremony. People interested in ringing the bell during February can register online at www.letfreedomringchallenge.org.

Let Freedom Ring // Church member Liz Montgomery, left, of Williamsburg, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and entertainer Dionne Warwick, right, leave the church after …

Published on February 5, 2016

Sonia Jackson, 72, who was awarded a bachelor of science in nursing from Virginia State University at last Saturday’s fall commencement is recognized by fellow graduates and the audience. She is the inaugural graduate of VSU’s online degree program.

Sonia Jackson, 72, who was awarded a bachelor of science in nursing from Virginia State University at last Saturday’s fall commencement is recognized by fellow …

Published on December 23, 2021

Cityscape // Joshua Lambert unveils a new honorary street sign at 1st and Baker streets that pays tribute to his late grandfather, Dr. Benjamin J. Lambert III, a former Richmond state senator and longtime Richmond optometrist. Right, optometrist Helene Clayton-Jeter of Northern Virginia speaks about Dr. Lambert, who encouraged her to enter the eye care field, at the unveiling ceremony Saturday outside Dr. Lambert’s office at 904 N. 1st St. The building is now home to an optician business operated by Dr. Lambert’s son, David Lambert, standing at left.

Cityscape // Joshua Lambert unveils a new honorary street sign at 1st and Baker streets that pays tribute to his late grandfather, Dr. Benjamin J. …

Published on February 2, 2018

Standing up for the park Members of Fans of Monroe Park protest May 17 after credit card giant Capital One is allowed for the fourth year to set up a huge tent on the park’s west side for stockholder meetings. Under its deal with the city, the company secures the use of the property in exchange for a contribution supporting Altria Theater, which sits across the street. Holding signs showing their opposition are, from front left, Caroline Cox, Thomas Alleman and Maggie Johnston, and, in the background, Steve Carter-Lovejoy and Heather Price. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Standing up for the park Members of Fans of Monroe Park protest May 17 after credit card giant Capital One is allowed for the fourth …

Published on May 31, 2019

New General Assembly session Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird and her seatmate, Newport News Delegate Marcia S. Price, look up as a person in the upstairs gallery takes their photo. Looking on is Delegate Luke E. Torian of Prince William County. Scenes like this were commonplace Wednesday as the General Assembly opened its 2019 session, which is expected to run about 46 days. Legislators, whose seats will be up for election in November, will be rushing during the short session to get through a sea of bills and amend the current two-year budget before adjourning in late February. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

New General Assembly session Petersburg Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird and her seatmate, Newport News Delegate Marcia S. Price, look up as a person in the …

Published on January 12, 2019

Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at an awards ceremony on campus in October 2019. Dr. Gates helped lead a new project launched in March 2020 by the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard and a coalition of foundations to bring online, interactive lessons about Selma and voting rights to students.

Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at an awards ceremony on campus in October 2019. Dr. Gates helped lead a new project launched in March …

Published on March 26, 2020