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Cyclists participating in the Black Lives Matter Father’s Day Bike Ride pause to take a group picture Sunday in front of the Lee statue during the ride through the city.The Urban Cycling Group and R&B singer Trey Songz organized the unifying event that drew hundreds to ride peacefully through the city.

Cyclists participating in the Black Lives Matter Father’s Day Bike Ride pause to take a group picture Sunday in front of the Lee statue during …

Published on June 25, 2020

Ashley S. Bland is surprised last Friday with a plaque and roses presented by Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras, right, and Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney. She thought she was attending a Teacher Appreciation Week event at John B. Cary Elementary School when she was surprised with the Teacher of the Year Award.

Ashley S. Bland is surprised last Friday with a plaque and roses presented by Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras, right, and Richmond Mayor Levar M. …

Published on May 13, 2021

Ashley S. Bland reacts with utter surprise Monday as Gov. Ralph S. Northam announces that she is Virginia’s Region 1 Teacher of the Year 2021 during a program at Richmond’s John B. Cary Elementary School, where Ms. Bland thought she would be leading a tour of the school’s outdoor environmental learning center.

Ashley S. Bland reacts with utter surprise Monday as Gov. Ralph S. Northam announces that she is Virginia’s Region 1 Teacher of the Year 2021 …

Published on October 7, 2021

VIPs surround Dr. Allix B. James, third from left, at Virginia Union University’s 2012 Commencement. Seated with him at Hovey Field are, from left, Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones, a VUU alumnus; Raymond H. Boone, the late Free Press founder, editor and publisher; and U.S. Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.

VIPs surround Dr. Allix B. James, third from left, at Virginia Union University’s 2012 Commencement. Seated with him at Hovey Field are, from left, Richmond …

Published on October 2, 2015

The local talent comprising The Art of Noise, from left, Kelli Lemon, Skillz, DJ Marc, DJ Lonnie B and Danja Mowf, keep old school beats and the crowd going from the Waverly Crawley Stage. Top right, “Princess Tiana,” also known as Jessica Clarke, enthusiastically greets Nichole Booker and her 3-year-old daughter, Jordan.

The local talent comprising The Art of Noise, from left, Kelli Lemon, Skillz, DJ Marc, DJ Lonnie B and Danja Mowf, keep old school beats …

Published on October 13, 2017

Photos by Rudolph Powell Elegance in Black and White //Among those enjoying the 2016 gala are, from left, Congressman Robert C. Scott, the Richmond chapter’s 2nd Vice President Beverly B. Davis, and chapter President Nkechi George-Winkler. The service organization, founded nationally in 1956, was begun in Richmond in 1976 with a mission of aiding the socioeconomic and cultural welfare of children and youths.

Photos by Rudolph Powell Elegance in Black and White //Among those enjoying the 2016 gala are, from left, Congressman Robert C. Scott, the Richmond chapter’s …

Published on January 6, 2017

Christopher Woody amazes the crowd with his dance moves and death drop Saturday at the 3rd Annual RVA Soul House Fest held at St. Joseph’s Villa. The free event, a community party, featured six DJs and a host of entertainers serving up a variety of “house music,” a mix of soul and R&B.

Christopher Woody amazes the crowd with his dance moves and death drop Saturday at the 3rd Annual RVA Soul House Fest held at St. Joseph’s …

Published on August 9, 2018

Golden Globe Award presenters, from left, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyoung’o and Michael B. Jordan give the “Wakanda salute” from their box office hit “Black Panther” during the Sunday ceremony. The film and several of the actors were nominated for awards, but went home empty-handed.

Golden Globe Award presenters, from left, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyoung’o and Michael B. Jordan give the “Wakanda salute” from their box office hit …

Published on January 12, 2019

Left, Rihanna sets off cameras with her glittering outfit and matching miter at the Met Gala benefit on May 7 in New York City celebrating the opening of the exhibition, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. Right, a pregnant Cardi B shows off her baby bump as she enters the benefit gala dressed as a madonna.

Left, Rihanna sets off cameras with her glittering outfit and matching miter at the Met Gala benefit on May 7 in New York City celebrating …

Published on May 21, 2018

Demonstrators parade past the historic Jackson Ward police-fire station on July 15 on their way to “Reclamation Revival Day 3.” Location: 200 W. Marshall St. They marched to the Richmond Coliseum for a sit-in and speeches before marching and demonstrating about 10:15 p.m. outside the West Clay Street home of City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray.

Demonstrators parade past the historic Jackson Ward police-fire station on July 15 on their way to “Reclamation Revival Day 3.” Location: 200 W. Marshall St. …

Published on July 23, 2020

Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities and Virginia Caucus of Rank- and-File Educators gathered for a prayer vigil on Aug. 29 at City Hall to call attention to Richmond’s gun violence. Steven B. Nesmith, chief executive of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, has announced a partnership with REAL LIFE to curtail gun violence and improve the lives of residents of public housing.

Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities and Virginia Caucus of Rank- and-File Educators gathered for a prayer vigil on Aug. 29 at City Hall to …

Published on September 21, 2023

In 1999 retail water sales were nearly 1.5 million MCFs, or 11 billion gallons per year. In 2022, sales are projected to be almost 1.1 million MCF, or 8 billion gallons per year, which is almost 30 percent lower even with a larger population. Declining consumption has been a trend due to the use of high efficiency fixtures, more awareness of resource conservation, industrial process improvements, and price elasticity.

In 1999 retail water sales were nearly 1.5 million MCFs, or 11 billion gallons per year. In 2022, sales are projected to be almost 1.1 …

Published on August 18, 2022

Hundreds of old friends, classmates and their families reunited at Virginia State University last weekend to celebrate homecoming 2018. Mr. VSU and Miss VSU 2018-19, Michael E. Snipes Jr. and Ja’Scotta B. Jefferson are introduced with the royal court during halftime at last Saturday’s game against Lincoln University. (James Haskins/Richmond Free Press)

Hundreds of old friends, classmates and their families reunited at Virginia State University last weekend to celebrate homecoming 2018. Mr. VSU and Miss VSU 2018-19, …

Published on October 25, 2018

Hundreds gather for a Juneteenth candlelight vigil in front of the former monument to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, whose statue already has been torn down. The display capped the all-day celebration of the liberation of slaves on Friday, June 19. R&B singer Trey Songz was among the participants in the candlelight event that began at the Lee statue and culminated at the Davis monument.

Hundreds gather for a Juneteenth candlelight vigil in front of the former monument to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, whose statue already has been torn down. …

Published on June 25, 2020

Patti B. Wright shares a moment with her son, Joshua M. “Josh” Wright, at the restaurant he owns and operates at 415 E. Grace St. She moved back to the city after nearly three decades in Chesterfield County, joining the wave of people who are boosting the city’s population. As result of population growth in recent years, Richmond once again is on the list of the nation’s 100 largest cities.

Patti B. Wright shares a moment with her son, Joshua M. “Josh” Wright, at the restaurant he owns and operates at 415 E. Grace St. …

Published on March 31, 2016

Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, center, unveils new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs during a ceremony outside the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in June dedicating the new name of the street to honor the late Richmond native and tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. With her are Mr. Ashe’s nephew, David O. Harris Jr., left, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney.

Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, center, unveils new Arthur Ashe Boulevard signs during a ceremony outside the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in …

Published on January 2, 2020

This year’s festival gave excited fans what they came for with musical artists and genres that included gospel, Chicago blues, zydeco, rockabilly, Manding, Ozark old-time and traditional Tboli music and dance. In this photo, Melody Angel, dubbed “the future of the blues” by a Chicago newspaper, delivered her powerhouse vocals and guitar sounds of R&B, rock, and funk, all layered on a strong bed of Chicago blues.

This year’s festival gave excited fans what they came for with musical artists and genres that included gospel, Chicago blues, zydeco, rockabilly, Manding, Ozark old-time …

Published on October 19, 2023

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

Cheerleaders from Richmond’s John B. Cary Elementary School leap in mid-cheer during a routine performed Feb. 28 at Generation Dream 2015. Monty Jones also shows off his skills dancing to the rhythms of Drums No Guns. The music, spoken word, dance and arts event was hosted by the Richmond Peace Education Center to promote the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Location: Henrico Theater in Highland Springs.

Cheerleaders from Richmond’s John B. Cary Elementary School leap in mid-cheer during a routine performed Feb. 28 at Generation Dream 2015. Monty Jones also shows …

Published on March 5, 2015

Several of the ‘Richmond 34’ stand by the historic marker dedicated Tuesday in Downtown on the site of their sit-in at the old Thalhimers department store in early 1960 to protest the store’s whites-only dining policy. They are, from left, Wendell T. Foster Jr., Raymond B. Randolph Jr., Elizabeth Johnson Rice and her brother, Ford T. Johnson Jr. They are joined by Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt, whose great-great-great-grandfather ran the department store at the time.

Several of the ‘Richmond 34’ stand by the historic marker dedicated Tuesday in Downtown on the site of their sit-in at the old Thalhimers department …

Published on July 2, 2016