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TOPPING OFF HISTORY -Dr. Leonard Edloe, a member of the museum’s board of directors, watches as former museum CEO Stacy L. Burrs, right, signs his name on the last beam that will be placed atop the building at 122 W. Leigh St. in Jackson Ward. Mr. Burrs currently serves on the museum board and is overseeing construction of the $8 million project at the site of the historic Leigh Street Armory. The new site is scheduled to open in December.

TOPPING OFF HISTORY -Dr. Leonard Edloe, a member of the museum’s board of directors, watches as former museum CEO Stacy L. Burrs, right, signs his …

Published on July 3, 2015

Nine nearly simultaneous explosions were triggered to bring the 42-year-old building down, leaving the debris for workers and heavy equipment to remove. The implosion was rated a success; there were no reports of damage to nearby buildings or city utilities. Scores of people found vantage points outside the 15-block safety zone to see the event live, while others watched on TV or via Dominion’s lives- tream. Dominion is contemplating plans to construct a new building on the site. Already, the company has erected the first of two towers next door at 600 E. Canal St. and has approval to build a matching tower on the site where One James River Plaza stood.

Nine nearly simultaneous explosions were triggered to bring the 42-year-old building down, leaving the debris for workers and heavy equipment to remove. The implosion was …

Published on June 4, 2020

A protester confronts Virginia State Police troopers, who declared an unlawful assembly before pepper-spraying peaceful protesters and bystanders on June 26.

A protester confronts Virginia State Police troopers, who declared an unlawful assembly before pepper-spraying peaceful protesters and bystanders on June 26.

Published on January 7, 2021

Niambi Sala, left, and Thandiwe of the hip-hop/soul duo OSHUN inspire the crowd with song. The annual celebra- tion of African-American culture ran Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, honoring seven principles — unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

Niambi Sala, left, and Thandiwe of the hip-hop/soul duo OSHUN inspire the crowd with song. The annual celebra- tion of African-American culture ran Dec. 26 …

Published on January 2, 2020

The live oak tree that fills the site of the planned Maggie L. Walker statue and plaza has been the center of debate and controversy. Location: Adams and broad streets in Downtown.

The live oak tree that fills the site of the planned Maggie L. Walker statue and plaza has been the center of debate and controversy. …

Published on February 19, 2016

Pamela Bingham, a direct descendant of Gabriel, speaks to more than 80 people attending Sunday’s event, called the Gabriel Gathering, to memorialize the 221st anniversary of Gabriel’s death on the site.

Pamela Bingham, a direct descendant of Gabriel, speaks to more than 80 people attending Sunday’s event, called the Gabriel Gathering, to memorialize the 221st anniversary …

Published on October 14, 2021

Construction fencing surrounds the site at 2nd and Leigh streets where the 31-unit Eggleston Plaza is to rise. The land has been vacant since 2009, when the historic Eggleston Hotel was razed after it collapsed.

Construction fencing surrounds the site at 2nd and Leigh streets where the 31-unit Eggleston Plaza is to rise. The land has been vacant since 2009, …

Published on October 20, 2015

Dr. Rodney D. Waller, pastor of First African Baptist Church on North Side, unveils a state historical marker commemorating one of the city’s oldest black churches. An appreciative audience watches the ceremony at the original site of the church.

Dr. Rodney D. Waller, pastor of First African Baptist Church on North Side, unveils a state historical marker commemorating one of the city’s oldest black …

Published on October 13, 2014

Several businesses near the site at 1900 Chamberlayne Ave. where the Salvation Army wants to move its headquarters are opposed to the organization’s plans to move to North Side. However, the Wells Fargo bank branch nearby issued a letter of support.

Several businesses near the site at 1900 Chamberlayne Ave. where the Salvation Army wants to move its headquarters are opposed to the organization’s plans to …

Published on December 6, 2019

A new addition to the Virginia Commonwealth University campus is taking shape – a building dedicated to science technology, engineering and math instruction. Location: 817 W. Franklin St., the former site of the Franklin Street Gym, which was demolished a year ago.

A new addition to the Virginia Commonwealth University campus is taking shape – a building dedicated to science technology, engineering and math instruction. Location: 817 …

Published on April 22, 2021

A new addition to the Virginia Commonwealth University campus is taking shape – a building dedicated to science technology, engineering and math instruction. Location: 817 W. Franklin St., the former site of the Franklin Street Gym, which was demolished a year ago.

A new addition to the Virginia Commonwealth University campus is taking shape – a building dedicated to science technology, engineering and math instruction. Location: 817 …

Published on April 22, 2021

The Church front of Mizpah Presbytarian Church is still visible as the site of the future home of Brookland Park Apartments continues to undergo construction in Richmond’s North Side. Richmond City Council approved a special use permit in 2018 for the $18 million development.

The Church front of Mizpah Presbytarian Church is still visible as the site of the future home of Brookland Park Apartments continues to undergo construction …

Published on December 14, 2023

This fountain, located across the Haxall Canal from Brown’s Island in Downtown Richmond, commemorates the Falls of the James River and its role in the development of the city in its early years. A marker at the site indicates the Falls had an influential effect on trade, energy, community and nourishment.

This fountain, located across the Haxall Canal from Brown’s Island in Downtown Richmond, commemorates the Falls of the James River and its role in the …

Published on October 5, 2023

Armstrong Renaissance is heading to the finish line after more than three years of construc- tion at this East End site near the city’s border with Henrico County. Crews now are focusing on development of the final phase – 36 attached and detached homes to be sold at market rates – that will cap the redevelopment on the former site of Armstrong High School. Oversized compared with most of the homes on nearby streets, the new houses were initially priced between $225,000 and $350,000 and are designed to add a residential cachet to the area. When finished, the total 22-acre development will contain 256 modern apartments and houses. The first residents moved in just before Thanksgiving in 2019. Previously called Church Hill North, Armstrong Renaissance is the creation of a partnership of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Boston-based nonprofit affordable housing developer, The Community Builders. The project is designed as the first step in the future redevelopment of the 30-acre Creighton Court public housing community located across Nine Mile Road. The new units were used, in part, to relocate Creighton Court residents, clearing the way for a large chunk of the public housing community to be bulldozed and replaced with new units. Demolition of a major portion of Creighton Court is expected this year. Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond City Council cleared the way by allocating $6.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for new streets, alleys and underground utilities in the Creighton Court redevelopment.

Armstrong Renaissance is heading to the finish line after more than three years of construc- tion at this East End site near the city’s border …

Published on February 10, 2022

Virginia Union University joyously celebrated its 150th anniversary last Friday with citywide ceremonies at historic sites related to the university’s founding. Above, the VUU Marching Band and dancers lead a procession of university faculty, staff, students and community members to the university on Lombardy Street after a prayer meeting,

Virginia Union University joyously celebrated its 150th anniversary last Friday with citywide ceremonies at historic sites related to the university’s founding. Above, the VUU Marching …

Published on April 16, 2015

Organizers of the People’s Tribunal on Virginia’s Prisons, Jails & Detention Centers hosted a press conference on Jan. 10, the opening day of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly, to highlight its final report that is being sent to all 140 state legislators. The People’s Tribunal also gathered to show solidarity with prisoners at the Red Onion State Prison who, since Dec. 26, have been on a hunger strike to protest the continued use of solitary confinement in the Virginia Department of Corrections, an issue that many thought had been settled by a bill in the 2023 General Assembly.

Organizers of the People’s Tribunal on Virginia’s Prisons, Jails & Detention Centers hosted a press conference on Jan. 10, the opening day of the 2024 …

Published on January 25, 2024

Kindal and George White give their 4-month-old son, Greyson, his first taste of voting as hundreds turned out at the Eastern Henrico Government Center on Nine Mile Road for early, in-person voting on Oct. 24. Lines were common at many early- voting sites throughout Metro Richmond.

Kindal and George White give their 4-month-old son, Greyson, his first taste of voting as hundreds turned out at the Eastern Henrico Government Center on …

Published on January 7, 2021

For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to Virginia and the United States by planting 12,000 American flags on the hill alongside the Shrine of Memory. The flags were placed on the hill June 23 by more than 150 volunteers, including Virginia’s First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, soldiers from Fort Gregg-Adams and various Boy Scouts troops. Volunteers are needed to help removed them tomorrow. “We are again asking for your assistance in helping the Virginia War Memorial recruit volunteers to assist in removing the flags on Friday, July 14, at 8 a.m.,” said Jeb Hockman, senior communications adviser, Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Volunteers may show up at Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St. to help with this effort. More information is available at www.vawarmemorial.org/events/hillofheroesday/ or by calling 804.362.2333.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Virginia War Memorial is honoring the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service …

Published on July 13, 2023

Booklovers who want to share their love of reading have placed a Little Free Library in their yard in the 1600 block of Laburnum Avenue in North Side. The national nonprofit Little Free Library program is a free book exchange that encourages people to come and pick a book to read and leave one for others to take for free. The mission is to build a sense of community along with a love of reading by providing free book access to all. The Little Free Library idea was started in 2009 in Wisconsin and has grown across the nation and the globe. Today, there are 90,000 registered mini-libraries in all 50 states and more than 90 countries, including dozens within Metro Richmond. For a map of locations, go to www.littlefreelibrary.org.

Booklovers who want to share their love of reading have placed a Little Free Library in their yard in the 1600 block of Laburnum Avenue …

Published on November 8, 2019

Johnny Mickens III, great-grandson of Maggie L. Walker, center, is among more than 230 people who turned out Tuesday evening for the hearing on city plans for honoring Mrs. Walker. Beside him is his ex-wife, Faithe Norrell, a member of the Public Arts Commission’s Site Selection Committee. Location: Auditorium in the Main Library in Downtown.

Johnny Mickens III, great-grandson of Maggie L. Walker, center, is among more than 230 people who turned out Tuesday evening for the hearing on city …

Published on January 15, 2016