History

George Livingston, Richmond leader, laid to rest

By: Robert Rogers | January 19, 2012 – 8:07 am

If you knew George Livingston, you knew how much he valued a tight, efficient schedule. For years, he was clear and direct to his loved...

Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service draws a crowd

By: Ashley Hopkinson | January 17, 2012 – 11:00 am

Inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, more than 400 Richmond residents volunteered their time and skills at the 5th Annual Martin Luther...

George Livingston viewing draws family, Richmond

By: Robert Rogers | January 17, 2012 – 8:29 am

George Livingston looked dapper as usual as he lay in repose for a public viewing Monday night. Having devoted much of his 78 years on...

Marching in honor of King; linking Richmond

By: Robert Rogers | January 16, 2012 – 10:29 am

The residents who marched in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday morning looked to emphasize a particular aspect of his teachings: Unity. “We are...

Kennedy high gym renamed in honor of ‘Dolly’

By: Robert Rogers | January 15, 2012 – 11:12 am

Dolly Felix made a difference, and now her name graces the building where she touched so many lives. About 300 people packed the John F....

Local students march in honor of King

By: Robert Rogers | January 14, 2012 – 8:47 am

Students and teachers from five local schools joined parents and city leaders Friday in a march and celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr....

A life: Former Richmond Mayor George Livingston

By: Robert Rogers | January 11, 2012 – 9:46 pm

George Livingston liked looking back. His hindsight wasn’t marred by what-ifs or dubious intentions. He gave it all he had, and there’s no shame in...

Richmond 2011: Images of a time and place

By: Robert Rogers | January 5, 2012 – 10:25 am

It was a year of indelible images in Richmond, and we were privileged to be behind the camera lens to capture a few of them....

Richmond 2011: The year in review

By: Robert Rogers | December 31, 2011 – 4:14 pm

2011 was quite a year, to borrow a favorite phrase from longtime resident Sims Thompson, in “our fair city.” I know that’s vague, but it’s...

Charlie Reid Christmas draws huge Richmond crowd

By: Robert Rogers | December 19, 2011 – 9:58 am

More than 1,000 parents and children came to the Richmond PAL Center Sunday for a the 64th Annual Charles Reid Christmas Party, a community tradition...

Santa returns to Verde Elementary in North Richmond

By: Robert Rogers | December 16, 2011 – 4:56 pm

For more than a decade, Santa Claus and his natural white beard regaled the children at Verde Elementary in North Richmond every December.