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City of Richmond employees and contract workers rally at City Council’s budget public hearing on Monday, April 14. They called on the council to extend the city’s $20-per-hour living wage to contract workers — such as janitors and security officers — and to fully fund collective bargaining agreements already negotiated with City employees.

City of Richmond employees and contract workers rally at City Council’s budget public hearing on Monday, April 14. They called on the council to extend …

Published on April 17, 2025
Community members fill the Richmond City Council Chamber during a public comment session on the proposed 2026 City budget.

Community members fill the Richmond City Council Chamber during a public comment session on the proposed 2026 City budget.

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
Citizens rally for the “Hands Off Social Security” event on April 15 outside the Social Security Office on West Cary Street in Richmond, protesting efforts by the Trump administration that they say threaten Social Security benefits.

Citizens rally for the “Hands Off Social Security” event on April 15 outside the Social Security Office on West Cary Street in Richmond, protesting efforts …

Published on April 17, 2025
Fern, a community advisor with Students for Justice in Palestine at VCU, spoke April 4 at VCU’s Park Plaza during the “Hands Off Our Students Walkout” in response to international students having their visas revoked.

Fern, a community advisor with Students for Justice in Palestine at VCU, spoke April 4 at VCU’s Park Plaza during the “Hands Off Our Students …

Published on April 17, 2025
Demonstrators gather outside the Social Security Administration office on West Cary Street in Richmond for a “Hands Off Social Security” rally.

Demonstrators gather outside the Social Security Administration office on West Cary Street in Richmond for a “Hands Off Social Security” rally.

Published on April 17, 2025
A protester’s sign hangs at VCU’s Park Plaza on Monday, April 4, during the Hands Off Our Students Walkout. The rally was held in response to two VCU students and one recent graduate having their visas revoked and called on the university to support those affected and end the presence federal authorities on campus.

A protester’s sign hangs at VCU’s Park Plaza on Monday, April 4, during the Hands Off Our Students Walkout. The rally was held in response …

Published on April 17, 2025
Zarina Fazaldin, a former international student at VCU, attends the protest at Park Plaza. She said it was painful to see others lose the same opportunity she had to build a life in Richmond.

Zarina Fazaldin, a former international student at VCU, attends the protest at Park Plaza. She said it was painful to see others lose the same …

Published on April 17, 2025
Pepsi on display at a grocery store in New York in 2023.

Pepsi on display at a grocery store in New York in 2023.

Published on April 17, 2025
Rev. Sharpton

Rev. Sharpton

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
The Commons, formerly known as the U-Turn building at 2101 Maywill St., will host the 32nd Annual Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 1. Local Christian leaders are expected to gather for the early morning event in observance of the National Day of Prayer

The Commons, formerly known as the U-Turn building at 2101 Maywill St., will host the 32nd Annual Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 1. …

Published on April 17, 2025
Bishop Robertson

Bishop Robertson

Published on April 17, 2025
August Neuscheler, “Scaled Sherd,” 2025, installation in progress, VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibition. Artwork © August Neuscheler; photo by Ella Lowrey.

August Neuscheler, “Scaled Sherd,” 2025, installation in progress, VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibition. Artwork © August Neuscheler; photo by Ella Lowrey.

Published on April 17, 2025
Allen Iverson at Bethel High School’s Allen Iverson Gymnasium in Hampton.

Allen Iverson at Bethel High School’s Allen Iverson Gymnasium in Hampton.

Published on April 17, 2025
A Greater Richmond Transit Company bus rolls through the city as GRTC officials confirm that zero-fare rides will continue through fiscal year 2026—pending final budget approval.

A Greater Richmond Transit Company bus rolls through the city as GRTC officials confirm that zero-fare rides will continue through fiscal year 2026—pending final budget …

Published on April 17, 2025
A Greater Richmond Transit Company bus rolls through the city as GRTC officials confirm that zero-fare rides will continue through fiscal year 2026—pending final budget approval.

A Greater Richmond Transit Company bus rolls through the city as GRTC officials confirm that zero-fare rides will continue through fiscal year 2026—pending final budget …

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
Everette Taylor

Everette Taylor

Published on April 17, 2025
Community members fill a room at the Richmond Police Training Academy last Wednesday night to share feedback on a proposed section of the Fall Line Trail through Bryan Park.

Community members fill a room at the Richmond Police Training Academy last Wednesday night to share feedback on a proposed section of the Fall Line …

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Samuel Rowley

Samuel Rowley

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Binokhar Harris

Binokhar Harris

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Published on April 17, 2025
Gladys West adjusts the settings on her car’s navigation system, a technology she helped make possible.

Gladys West adjusts the settings on her car’s navigation system, a technology she helped make possible.

Published on April 17, 2025
Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks during a news conference in 2024 at the King Center, in Atlanta.

Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks during a news conference in 2024 at the King Center, in Atlanta.

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
Victor Bericoto

Victor Bericoto

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Winston-Salem State University players celebrate with the championship trophy after winning the CIAA’s first women’s flag football title April 6 at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. The Rams defeated Fayetteville State 9-6 in the final.

Winston-Salem State University players celebrate with the championship trophy after winning the CIAA’s first women’s flag football title April 6 at Johnson C. Smith University …

Published on April 17, 2025
Pickleball players enjoy a match at Performance Pickleball at Regency Mall, where the Pickleball Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3. The event will feature a full day of competition, lessons, music, food trucks and a marketplace.

Pickleball players enjoy a match at Performance Pickleball at Regency Mall, where the Pickleball Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3. The event will …

Published on April 17, 2025
A visitor enthusiastically watches the model train displays at the Ashland Train Day. This year’s event is on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A visitor enthusiastically watches the model train displays at the Ashland Train Day. This year’s event is on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to …

Published on April 17, 2025
Kamal Gbaeamosi, a ninth-grader at Cosby High School, joins Moody Middle School students as he volunteered to mulch trees planted during the pandemic in 2020.

Kamal Gbaeamosi, a ninth-grader at Cosby High School, joins Moody Middle School students as he volunteered to mulch trees planted during the pandemic in 2020.

Published on April 17, 2025
Richmond’s first Moon Tree, grown from seeds that orbited Earth and the moon during NASA’s Artemis I mission, was planted at Thomas C. Boushall Middle School through a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and NASA. The project honors the legacy of the Apollo 14 mission.

Richmond’s first Moon Tree, grown from seeds that orbited Earth and the moon during NASA’s Artemis I mission, was planted at Thomas C. Boushall Middle …

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Six-year-old Titus Vaughn slides down from the Lit Limo after picking out a book as student Andie Butler looks on.

Six-year-old Titus Vaughn slides down from the Lit Limo after picking out a book as student Andie Butler looks on.

Published on April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
Dr. Smith

Dr. Smith

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Lit Limo Librarian Judy Deicman gives Titus Vaughn, 6, left and Boushall Middle School student Andie Butler a tour of the mobile library during a school event.

Lit Limo Librarian Judy Deicman gives Titus Vaughn, 6, left and Boushall Middle School student Andie Butler a tour of the mobile library during a …

Published on April 17, 2025
The Friends of Bryan Park hosted a celebration Sunday, April 13, to mark the completion of the Azalea Garden Pond restoration. The three-year, nearly $120,000 project, in partnership with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, revived the fountain for the first time in 14 years, bringing new life to a cherished park feature.

The Friends of Bryan Park hosted a celebration Sunday, April 13, to mark the completion of the Azalea Garden Pond restoration. The three-year, nearly $120,000 …

Published on April 17, 2025
Dandelions spring up in North Side

Dandelions spring up in North Side

Published on April 17, 2025
#12 Khalil Harriot (Shephard Stealers) defends #0 Cameron Davis (LWSRA Hawks) during a noon Division II game at the National Wheelchair Basketball Adult Championships on April 11 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center. Teams from across the U.S. competed For the national championship title. For the final results, visit nwba.org/nationals

#12 Khalil Harriot (Shephard Stealers) defends #0 Cameron Davis (LWSRA Hawks) during a noon Division II game at the National Wheelchair Basketball Adult Championships on …

Published on April 17, 2025
On Friday, April 11, during The Basement’s Wild at Heart Series at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond for Richmond Poetry Fest, Kayy Lovely dazzles with a burlesque performance. Known as the Ballerina of Burlesque, the Richmond-based performer also teaches accessible movement and promotes body positivity.

On Friday, April 11, during The Basement’s Wild at Heart Series at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond for Richmond Poetry Fest, Kayy Lovely dazzles …

Published on April 17, 2025
Poet Rosa Castellano reads a poem during poetry karaoke at the event.

Poet Rosa Castellano reads a poem during poetry karaoke at the event.

Published on April 17, 2025
Rieka Speaks captivates the crowd with original poetry. Speaks is the 2024 Writers Den champion.

Rieka Speaks captivates the crowd with original poetry. Speaks is the 2024 Writers Den champion.

Published on April 17, 2025