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Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, left, introduces Van Malone as the Pirates’ 23rd head football coach during a news conference Friday. Also pictured are athletic director Anthony D. Henderson Sr. and Board of Trustees member Calvin Butts. Photo by

Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, left, introduces Van Malone as the Pirates’ 23rd head football coach during a news conference Friday. Also pictured are …

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025
Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-The city, in partnership with the Public Art Commission and Gilpin Community Farm, unveiled the installation, which features carved relief botanical and historical motifs honoring visionary Gilpin residents Charles S. Gilpin and Lillie Estes, as well as local flora and fauna. The gateway and accompanying seating serve as a visual landmark celebrating creativity and community collaboration. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-The city, in partnership with the Public Art Commission and Gilpin Community Farm, unveiled the installation, which features …

Published on December 18, 2025
Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-Richmond artist Barry O’Keefe stands beside his cast-iron gateway arch at Gilpin Community Farm. The city, in partnership with the Public Art Commission and Gilpin Community Farm, unveiled the installation, which features carved relief botanical and historical motifs honoring visionary Gilpin residents Charles S. Gilpin and Lillie Estes, as well as local flora and fauna. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-Richmond artist Barry O’Keefe stands beside his cast-iron gateway arch at Gilpin Community Farm. The city, in partnership …

Published on December 18, 2025
Holiday magic lights up the James River- The Richmond Boat Parade of Lights returned Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 5 p.m. from Rocketts Landing and cruising downriver to Osborne Park & Boat Landing near The Lilly Pad restaurant around 7 p.m. Hundreds watched along the river and at popular viewing spots like Libby Hill and Osborne Park. Several brightly lit boats make their way down the James River, their colorful lights reflecting in the water. Boats decorated with holiday lights cruise down the James River, including one carrying a surfing Santa Claus. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday magic lights up the James River- The Richmond Boat Parade of Lights returned Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 5 p.m. from Rocketts Landing and …

Published on December 18, 2025
Holiday magic lights up the James River- The Richmond Boat Parade of Lights returned Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 5 p.m. from Rocketts Landing and cruising downriver to Osborne Park & Boat Landing near The Lilly Pad restaurant around 7 p.m. Hundreds watched along the river and at popular viewing spots like Libby Hill and Osborne Park. Several brightly lit boats make their way down the James River, their colorful lights reflecting in the water. Boats decorated with holiday lights cruise down the James River, including one carrying a surfing Santa Claus. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday magic lights up the James River- The Richmond Boat Parade of Lights returned Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 5 p.m. from Rocketts Landing and …

Published on December 18, 2025
Holiday magic lights up the James River- The Richmond Boat Parade of Lights returned Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 5 p.m. from Rocketts Landing and cruising downriver to Osborne Park & Boat Landing near The Lilly Pad restaurant around 7 p.m. Hundreds watched along the river and at popular viewing spots like Libby Hill and Osborne Park. Several brightly lit boats make their way down the James River, their colorful lights reflecting in the water. Boats decorated with holiday lights cruise down the James River, including one carrying a surfing Santa Claus. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday magic lights up the James River- The Richmond Boat Parade of Lights returned Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 5 p.m. from Rocketts Landing and …

Published on December 18, 2025
Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with two separate coat distribution efforts reaching hundreds of children. Diversified Energy, a natural gas and oil company, partnered with Operation Warm to provide 527 new coats to students at Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School. The event marked the fifth year of the partnership, which focuses on distributing new winter clothing to children in under-resourced communities. Diversified Energy employees handed out the coats ahead of the winter months. Diversified Energy and Operation Warm representatives pose at Marsh Elementary School during the company’s annual coat giveaway.

Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with …

Published on December 18, 2025
Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with two separate coat distribution efforts reaching hundreds of children. Diversified Energy, a natural gas and oil company, partnered with Operation Warm to provide 527 new coats to students at Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School. The event marked the fifth year of the partnership, which focuses on distributing new winter clothing to children in under-resourced communities. Diversified Energy employees handed out the coats ahead of the winter months. Diversified Energy employees hand out new winter coats to students at Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School as part of the company’s partnership with Operation Warm.

Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with …

Published on December 18, 2025
Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with two separate coat distribution effort reaching hundreds of children. Across the city, members of Club 533 organized a separate coat drive to support students at Carver Elementary School. The historic Jackson Ward-based group collected more than 100 coats, with an additional 20 donated by Brothers and Sisters Combined Professional Firefighters Inc. The coats were delivered Dec. 12 and will be distributed to students Friday. Carlin Gibson Sr. (from left); James Henson; Chuck Bradby; Robert Lester; Carver Elementary School Principal Teresa Anderson; Kofi K. Holder; Jerry Gunter; Lynette Wilkins, Community In Schools support for Carver Elementary; and Mark Williams at the coat drive. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with …

Published on December 18, 2025
Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with two separate coat distribution effort reaching hundreds of children. Chuck Bradby, president of Club 533, unpacks new coats for students at Carver Elementary School on Dec. 12 as part of the group’s midyear coat drive. Across the city, members of Club 533 organized a separate coat drive to support students at Carver Elementary School. The historic Jackson Ward-based group collected more than 100 coats, with an additional 20 donated by Brothers and Sisters Combined Professional Firefighters Inc. The coats were delivered Dec. 12 and will be distributed to students Friday. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Community efforts bring warmth to students-Community groups and organizations stepped in last week to help Richmond students stay warm as colder weather sets in, with …

Published on December 18, 2025
Sunset over the James River (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Sunset over the James River (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on December 18, 2025
Timani Harris

Timani Harris

Published on December 18, 2025
Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond will lead a $10 million collaborative initiative with two other seminaries to provide congregation-embedded leadership training and a joint Doctor of Ministry program in Adaptive Leadership.

Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond will lead a $10 million collaborative initiative with two other seminaries to provide congregation-embedded leadership training and a joint Doctor …

Published on December 18, 2025
Pastor Mitchell

Pastor Mitchell

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025
Jesus Ibanez, general manager for Lego Manufacturing Virginia, poses with attendees at a Build to Give event at the Children’s Museum of Richmond in Chesterfield County on Friday.

Jesus Ibanez, general manager for Lego Manufacturing Virginia, poses with attendees at a Build to Give event at the Children’s Museum of Richmond in Chesterfield …

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025
A look inside The Yard at CarMax Park, designed with lounge seating and open spaces for fans to enjoy the ballpark experience.

A look inside The Yard at CarMax Park, designed with lounge seating and open spaces for fans to enjoy the ballpark experience.

Published on December 18, 2025
Coach Vick

Coach Vick

Published on December 18, 2025
Chaunté Lowe

Chaunté Lowe

Published on December 18, 2025
Curtis Allen of Virginia Union University, recently named the 2025 HBCU GO Football Offensive Player of the Year, accepts the Black College Player of the Year Award at the 3rd Annual Maxie Awards Banquet at the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Curtis Allen of Virginia Union University, recently named the 2025 HBCU GO Football Offensive Player of the Year, accepts the Black College Player of the …

Published on December 18, 2025
Timani Harris

Timani Harris

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gestures during an interview in his office at the Capitol in Richmond on Dec. 10.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin gestures during an interview in his office at the Capitol in Richmond on Dec. 10.

Published on December 18, 2025
Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald released a report Tuesday at Main Street Station detailing his early findings in office. The event included panel discussions with Mayor Danny Avula and city leaders on priorities and services supporting residents, businesses and visitors.

Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald released a report Tuesday at Main Street Station detailing his early findings in office. The event included panel discussions …

Published on December 18, 2025
Kashish Pillai speaks Tuesday at a joint press conference by New Virginia Majority and Virginia Organizing’s Richmond chapter at the General Assembly building. The event marked a step toward stronger tenant protections after Richmond City Council added anti-rent-gouging measures to the city’s 2026 policy agenda.

Kashish Pillai speaks Tuesday at a joint press conference by New Virginia Majority and Virginia Organizing’s Richmond chapter at the General Assembly building. The event …

Published on December 18, 2025

Published on December 18, 2025
Del. Luke Torian

Del. Luke Torian

Published on December 18, 2025
Mayor Avula

Mayor Avula

Published on December 18, 2025
Roseshire gaming parlor, along Staples Mill Road in Henrico County, is at the center of legal disputes as county officials seek to block the venue from obtaining an alcohol license and to overturn its operating license.

Roseshire gaming parlor, along Staples Mill Road in Henrico County, is at the center of legal disputes as county officials seek to block the venue …

Published on December 18, 2025
Del. Schmidt

Del. Schmidt

Published on December 18, 2025
Gilpin Court in Richmond will be redeveloped under a new joint working group co-led by city and RRHA officials, following the authority’s unanimous approval of Mayor Danny Avula’s proposal.

Gilpin Court in Richmond will be redeveloped under a new joint working group co-led by city and RRHA officials, following the authority’s unanimous approval of …

Published on December 18, 2025
The U.S. Capitol on Tuesday unveiled a statue of teenaged Barbara Rose Johns protesting poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school, replacing a statue of Robert E. Lee, who led Confederate forces, removed years ago.

The U.S. Capitol on Tuesday unveiled a statue of teenaged Barbara Rose Johns protesting poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school, replacing a statue …

Published on December 18, 2025
The stage is being set for the inauguration of Virginia’s 75th governor, Abigail Spanberger, who will be sworn in on Saturday, Jan. 17. Fencing and other security measures were installed beginning in late October as crews started bringing in equipment for the event.

The stage is being set for the inauguration of Virginia’s 75th governor, Abigail Spanberger, who will be sworn in on Saturday, Jan. 17. Fencing and …

Published on December 18, 2025
Chief Segal

Chief Segal

Published on December 18, 2025