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Adrian Peterson, a star running back for the Washington NFL team, strides past fans after a practice session.

Adrian Peterson, a star running back for the Washington NFL team, strides past fans after a practice session.

Published on August 2, 2019

Adrian Peterson, a star running back for the Washington NFL team, strides past fans after a practice session.

Adrian Peterson, a star running back for the Washington NFL team, strides past fans after a practice session.

Published on August 2, 2019

Fifty ninth-graders from Richmond Public Schools pose with officials last Saturday for photographs by happy parents and family members as they are celebrated for receiving four-year academic scholarships to Virginia Union University. The students must keep up their grades and finish high school before enrolling tuition-free at VUU, where their room and board also will be covered by a scholarship currently valued around $108,000. The scholarships are part of the HBCUs “VUU is RVA” campaign to give greater access to academic, economic, medical and civic support to residents of the Metro Richmond area. Last Saturday’s celebration for the young scholars was held at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center on VUU’s campus. Officials attending the event included RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras; Dr. Carleitta Paige- Anderson, dean of VUU’s University College; and Richmond School Board members Cheryl L. Burke, 7th District, and Jonathan Young, 4th District. (Ronald E. Carrington/Richmond Free Press)

Fifty ninth-graders from Richmond Public Schools pose with officials last Saturday for photographs by happy parents and family members as they are celebrated for receiving …

Published on October 11, 2019

Construction of a new Amazon facility is scheduled for completion in Henrico County’s Fairfield District this year. When the online retailer announced plans in April 2021 for its state-of-the art robotics fulfillment center on 119 acres along Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, near Richmond Raceway, Amazon and county officials said it would lead to 1,000 job opportunities. The 2.6-million-square-foot facility will be the largest building in Central Virginia, officials said. To accommodate increased traffic in the area, Richmond-Henrico Turnpike has been extended to four lanes, with a new traffic signal placed at the main entrance to the site. “Amazon has been proud to call Virginia home since 2006,” said Alicia Boler Davis, who was Amazon’s vice president of Global Customer Fulfillment at the time of the announcement. “Collectively it takes a strong workforce and local support network to serve our customers across the Commonwealth and the region. The launch of this state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Central Virginia will create more than 1,000 jobs with industry-leading pay and benefits starting on the first day of employment. I’m excited to see Virginians continue to excel at Amazon, building better and brighter futures.”

Construction of a new Amazon facility is scheduled for completion in Henrico County’s Fairfield District this year. When the online retailer announced plans in April …

Published on January 26, 2023

Gov. Ralph S. Northam, fourth from left, helps launch Pulse with federal, state, local and GRTC officials cutting the ribbon on Monday in Downtown. Joining him are, from left, Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Richmond’s chief administrative officer; Frank J. Thornton, chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors; Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney; and Shannon Valentine, state secretary of transportation.

Gov. Ralph S. Northam, fourth from left, helps launch Pulse with federal, state, local and GRTC officials cutting the ribbon on Monday in Downtown. Joining …

Published on June 30, 2018

Hundreds of fans watch the Washington NFL team’s training session on Saturday. The training camp will continue, and be open to fans, through Aug. 11.

Hundreds of fans watch the Washington NFL team’s training session on Saturday. The training camp will continue, and be open to fans, through Aug. 11.

Published on August 2, 2019

Richmond City Council doesn’t want the city to be responsible for any additional expenses for the Washington NFL team training camp at 2401 W. Leigh St.

Richmond City Council doesn’t want the city to be responsible for any additional expenses for the Washington NFL team training camp at 2401 W. Leigh …

Published on July 26, 2018

Launching into the future: George Mason Elementary School students look up with excitement at Amos Miles, an education specialist with the Science Museum of Virginia, during the launch of the Brothers United mentoring program. Richmond Public Schools launched the initiative Saturday to pair African-American children with African-American male mentors. Officials hope to expand the pilot program in the future to all city schools. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Launching into the future: George Mason Elementary School students look up with excitement at Amos Miles, an education specialist with the Science Museum of Virginia, …

Published on March 29, 2019

Mikael Jaaber smiles with his dad, former Virginia Union University basketball standout, Luqman Jaaber, who is an assistant coach for Carver Academy’s varsity team.

Mikael Jaaber smiles with his dad, former Virginia Union University basketball standout, Luqman Jaaber, who is an assistant coach for Carver Academy’s varsity team.

Published on February 22, 2019

Dr. Joanne Harris Lucas proudly stands beside a bust of her late father and Virginia civil rights leader, the Rev. Curtis W. Harris Sr., which was unveiled Saturday in front of Hopewell City Hall, where he served for 26 years on the city council and for two years as the city’s first Black mayor. The unveiling comes six years after his death in December 2017. He was arrested 13 times in leading protests against segregation in Hopewell and other parts of the state and led the Hopewell Branch NAACP and the Virginia Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for more than 20 years. During his 46 years as pastor of Union Baptist Church in Hopewell and during his tenure on council, he fought for environmental justice and opposed Hopewell commercial developments that impacted Black and poor people in the city.

Dr. Joanne Harris Lucas proudly stands beside a bust of her late father and Virginia civil rights leader, the Rev. Curtis W. Harris Sr., which …

Published on December 7, 2023

The Virginia State University Trojans conference winning basketball team strikes a victory pose Saturday with the tournament trophy after donning CIAA championship T-shirts and caps.

The Virginia State University Trojans conference winning basketball team strikes a victory pose Saturday with the tournament trophy after donning CIAA championship T-shirts and caps.

Published on March 4, 2016

Charlesten Freeman, 16, proudly wears a Armstrong High School championship shirt during a recent practice. The Franklin Military Academy sophomore plays on the Armstrong tennis team.

Charlesten Freeman, 16, proudly wears a Armstrong High School championship shirt during a recent practice. The Franklin Military Academy sophomore plays on the Armstrong tennis …

Published on June 2, 2017

Schools and city officials and the John Marshall Justices dig in last Thursday for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the team’s new football field. The project will start with placement of turf and will be ready for play next season.

Schools and city officials and the John Marshall Justices dig in last Thursday for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the team’s new football field. The project …

Published on September 5, 2014

Husband and wife team Arvat McClaine and Harry Watkins stand outside the Vistas on the James condominium complex in Shockoe Bottom, where they are opening Bateau, A Coffee and Wine Experience.

Husband and wife team Arvat McClaine and Harry Watkins stand outside the Vistas on the James condominium complex in Shockoe Bottom, where they are opening …

Published on September 28, 2018

The boys and girls basketball teams at John Marshall High School depart for Luanda, Angola, in Africa on Friday to not only play basketball, but also learn the country’s history.

The boys and girls basketball teams at John Marshall High School depart for Luanda, Angola, in Africa on Friday to not only play basketball, but …

Published on August 24, 2023

“One of the things that Itold them is that God has a reason for all three of you to be here,” Mr. McGee told the Free Press. “When you learn to work as a team, you will be unstoppable.’”

“One of the things that Itold them is that God has a reason for all three of you to be here,” Mr. McGee told the …

Published on December 1, 2023

STAY RVA Fest: Hundreds of people enjoy food, music and festivities at the first STAY RVA Fest, a block party held last Saturday in South Side to celebrate Richmond students, teachers and good things about Richmond Public Schools. Among the local officials and celebrities attending the festival was Rodney A. Robinson, social studies department head at Virgie Binford Education Center and Richmond’s 2018 Teacher of the Year, who offered a few remarks. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

STAY RVA Fest: Hundreds of people enjoy food, music and festivities at the first STAY RVA Fest, a block party held last Saturday in South …

Published on September 27, 2018

Cityscape/It took 16 months and $2.8 million to build. Now Richmond’s new training center for emergency dispatchers is ready for use at 3516 N. Hopkins Road. The new 4,300-square-foot addition was dedicated May 30, bringing the total square footage of the building to 19,300. While primarily a center for training communications officers to field emergency calls, officials said the building will double as a command center during hurricanes and other disasters. (Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape/It took 16 months and $2.8 million to build. Now Richmond’s new training center for emergency dispatchers is ready for use at 3516 N. Hopkins …

Published on June 7, 2019

Cityscape // he Free Press sent queries to several city officials about the tree for an article published in last week’s edition about Mr. Turner’s unsuccessful efforts to have it removed.

Cityscape // he Free Press sent queries to several city officials about the tree for an article published in last week’s edition about Mr. Turner’s …

Published on May 5, 2018

Carver Elementary School Principal Tiawana Giles, second from right, is surrounded by elected officials, administrators and players for the Washington NFL team as players present the Richmond elementary school with a new washer and dryer for its laundry center.

Carver Elementary School Principal Tiawana Giles, second from right, is surrounded by elected officials, administrators and players for the Washington NFL team as players present …

Published on August 23, 2019