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Colors of culture-Vishal S. helps his 3-year-old daughter, Aanya, outline a flower for a rangoli sand design during the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 18 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The festival celebrated traditional Indian culture and featured land folk dances, a Ramayan puppet show, a fashion show, henna and rangoli stations and an arts bazaar. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Colors of culture-Vishal S. helps his 3-year-old daughter, Aanya, outline a flower for a rangoli sand design during the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on …

Published on October 23, 2025
Festival highlights traditional Indian arts and dance-Richmond celebrated Indian culture and traditions at the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 18 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The event, hosted in collaboration with The Rith Initiative, featured classical and folk dances, a Ramayan puppet show, a “Drapes of India” fashion show, henna and rangoli stations, and an arts bazaar highlighting local artisans.Tegh Rosha brings Raven, the antagonist from the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, to life in the Ramayan puppet show. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Festival highlights traditional Indian arts and dance-Richmond celebrated Indian culture and traditions at the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 18 at the Virginia …

Published on October 23, 2025
Festival highlights traditional Indian arts and dance-Richmond celebrated Indian culture and traditions at the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 18 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The event, hosted in collaboration with The Rith Initiative, featured classical and folk dances, a Ramayan puppet show, a “Drapes of India” fashion show, henna and rangoli stations, and an arts bazaar highlighting local artisans.Srinika Namirddy, 16, Rashmi Adhikari, 16, and Amrutha Kola, 15, of the Sree Nrithya Siddhi School of Dance perform “Vinayaka Keerthanam,” a Kuchipudi-style dance. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Festival highlights traditional Indian arts and dance-Richmond celebrated Indian culture and traditions at the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 18 at the Virginia …

Published on October 23, 2025
Festival highlights traditional Indian arts and dance-Richmond celebrated Indian culture and traditions at the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 18 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The event, hosted in collaboration with The Rith Initiative, featured classical and folk dances, a Ramayan puppet show, a “Drapes of India” fashion show, henna and rangoli stations, and an arts bazaar highlighting local artisans. Ritu Buhargava of Desi Sparkles offers tasty treats at the festival. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Festival highlights traditional Indian arts and dance-Richmond celebrated Indian culture and traditions at the Diwali Music & Arts Festival on Oct. 18 at the Virginia …

Published on October 23, 2025
Face of a Zinnia in West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Face of a Zinnia in West End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on October 23, 2025
Cityscape-Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-A Frontier Airlines flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport passes through a ceremonial water arch after landing at Richmond International Airport on Oct. 21. The arrival marked Frontier’s first passenger flight to Richmond and the start of new nonstop service between the two cities. Airport officials said the addition of Frontier expands travel options for Central Virginia passengers and strengthens connections to major hubs in the South and West. The airline has also added new nonstop service from Richmond to Denver. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape-Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-A Frontier Airlines flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport passes through a ceremonial water arch after landing at Richmond …

Published on October 23, 2025

Published on October 16, 2025
Artist George Ferrandi’s illuminated Jump!Star sculptures will take center stage during InLight 2025: Super!Giant!Jump!Star!, Oct. 17–18 at Abner Clay Park.

Artist George Ferrandi’s illuminated Jump!Star sculptures will take center stage during InLight 2025: Super!Giant!Jump!Star!, Oct. 17–18 at Abner Clay Park.

Published on October 16, 2025
Rev. Jones

Rev. Jones

Published on October 16, 2025
RFP file photo

RFP file photo

Published on October 16, 2025
Mayor Danny Avula speaks Wednesday, Oct. 15, on the City’s Observation Deck during the launch of the city’s Mayoral Action Plan.

Mayor Danny Avula speaks Wednesday, Oct. 15, on the City’s Observation Deck during the launch of the city’s Mayoral Action Plan.

Published on October 16, 2025
Community members share ideas about Richmond’s future during the launch of the Mayoral Action Plan at City Hall’s Observation Deck on Wednesday.

Community members share ideas about Richmond’s future during the launch of the Mayoral Action Plan at City Hall’s Observation Deck on Wednesday.

Published on October 16, 2025
Armstrong High School is shown July 9 as Richmond Public Schools officials recommend keeping its name despite a proposal from John F. Kennedy alumni to rename it Armstrong-Kennedy High School.

Armstrong High School is shown July 9 as Richmond Public Schools officials recommend keeping its name despite a proposal from John F. Kennedy alumni to …

Published on October 16, 2025
D’Angelo attends club performance at Area 51 of Dirty Souls, a rap duo formed by his cousins, in 1991.

D’Angelo attends club performance at Area 51 of Dirty Souls, a rap duo formed by his cousins, in 1991.

Published on October 16, 2025
Richmond City Councilor Reva Trammell (center) failed to garner enough votes for her proposal to lower the city’s real estate tax rate in response to rising property values.

Richmond City Councilor Reva Trammell (center) failed to garner enough votes for her proposal to lower the city’s real estate tax rate in response to …

Published on October 16, 2025
Roland Martin

Roland Martin

Published on October 16, 2025
James Holland

James Holland

Published on October 16, 2025
Recent graduates gather Friday for a group photo during the ceremony marking the completion of the city’s first community-based workforce development program, a partnership between the City of Richmond, LIUNA and Kirila Construction Services.

Recent graduates gather Friday for a group photo during the ceremony marking the completion of the city’s first community-based workforce development program, a partnership between …

Published on October 16, 2025
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are running for governor. Earle-Sears is the current lieutenant governor. Spanberger previously served in Congress.

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are running for governor. Earle-Sears is the current lieutenant governor. Spanberger previously served in Congress.

Published on October 16, 2025

Published on October 16, 2025