Wispy blooms glow in sunlight (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Martin hits 1,000 points-Maggie L. Walker junior Jamie Martin drives down the court. The 16-year-old scored her 1,000th career point in December and is on pace to shatter the school’s all-time scoring record. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-The City of Richmond’s Department of Social Services has officially moved into the former Richmond Times-Dispatch building at 300 E. Franklin St., a downtown landmark the newspaper vacated in early 2024. The large Times-Dispatch sign was removed this month, but the shadow of the letters still marks the building’s facade, a subtle reminder of its former occupant. The new DSS location formally opens Jan. 14. Residents seeking assistance this week have been asked to visit the city’s South Richmond offices at 4100 Hull St. The building began its transition to social services offices in 2024, following the newspaper’s move to its printing facility in Hanover County. (photo by Craig Belcher/Richmond Free Press)