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Colorful signs of fall in West End (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Colorful signs of fall in West End (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Published on December 4, 2025
Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-A runner passes David H. Turner’s “Atlantic Sturgeon” sculpture outside the James A. Buzzard River Education Center at Dock Street Park along the Virginia Capital Trail. The sculpture celebrates the return of the Atlantic sturgeon to the James River and highlights the James River Association’s efforts to restore the river, reconnect the community to its waterfront and promote environmental education. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-A runner passes David H. Turner’s “Atlantic Sturgeon” sculpture outside the James A. Buzzard River Education Center at …

Published on December 4, 2025
Aiden Sales enjoys a Thanksgiving meal at The Giving Heart’s 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Aiden Sales enjoys a Thanksgiving meal at The Giving Heart’s 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Published on December 4, 2025
A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 people to the exhibit hall for a day centered on meals and community connection. Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger and her family help prepare meals. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Spanberger)

A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 …

Published on December 4, 2025
A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 people to the exhibit hall for a day centered on meals and community connection. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 …

Published on December 4, 2025
Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Victim/Witness Program, the event featured prayer, remarks from friends and family of the deceased, a memorial board of photographs and a memorial tree where participants placed the names of those they have lost. Early reports show the county has recorded just two homicides through December 2025, down from 22 during the same period last year — a potential 91% decrease if the trend holds through year’s end. Nicole Totten shares the Victims’ Rights memorial tree at Henrico County’s annual Attendees pause at the memorial board displaying photos of loved ones. ceremony as she remembers her niece, Diamond Cox. (Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the …

Published on December 4, 2025
Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Victim/Witness Program, the event featured prayer, remarks from friends and family of the deceased, a memorial board of photographs and a memorial tree where participants placed the names of those they have lost. Early reports show the county has recorded just two homicides through December 2025, down from 22 during the same period last year — a potential 91% decrease if the trend holds through year’s end. Attendees pause at the memorial board displaying photos of loved ones. (Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the …

Published on December 4, 2025
Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Victim/Witness Program, the event featured prayer, remarks from friends and family of the deceased, a memorial board of photographs and a memorial tree where participants placed the names of those they have lost. Early reports show the county has recorded just two homicides through December 2025, down from 22 during the same period last year — a potential 91% decrease if the trend holds through year’s end. Shakim “Shaka” Woodberry holds a framed photo of him and his daughter at the ceremony Dec. 2 outside the government center. She was killed in 2019. Woodberry has since helped found Fathers Advocating Community Teamwork Solutions, a group working to turn “pain into progress.” (Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the …

Published on December 4, 2025
Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Victim/Witness Program, the event featured prayer, remarks from friends and family of the deceased, a memorial board of photographs and a memorial tree where participants placed the names of those they have lost. Early reports show the county has recorded just two homicides through December 2025, down from 22 during the same period last year — a potential 91% decrease if the trend holds through year’s end. An attendee holds a candle during the event, which concluded with an outdoor reception. (Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lighting the way for healing and change-Henrico County’s held its annual Candlelight & Ribbon Tying Ceremony on Tuesday to honor homicide victims. Sponsored by the …

Published on December 4, 2025
Lighting the way for healing and change-In Richmond, the Drums No Guns Foundation recently celebrated a $96,638 Health Equity Fund grant from the Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation to support youth mental and behavioral health in schools affected by community violence. The year-long project, led by Ram Bhagat and coordinated by Kiran Bhagat, brings restorative justice practices to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, in collaboration with community-based educators, artists and public health partners. Ram Bhagat speaks at a news conference on Nov. 10 at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School where the Drums No Guns Foundation announced the awarding of the grant. (Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lighting the way for healing and change-In Richmond, the Drums No Guns Foundation recently celebrated a $96,638 Health Equity Fund grant from the Richmond and …

Published on December 4, 2025
Lighting the way for healing and change-In Richmond, the Drums No Guns Foundation recently celebrated a $96,638 Health Equity Fund grant from the Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation to support youth mental and behavioral health in schools affected by community violence. The year-long project, led by Ram Bhagat and coordinated by Kiran Bhagat, brings restorative justice practices to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, in collaboration with community-based educators, artists and public health partners. Olufemi Shepsu, a school social worker, speaks at a news conference, joined by social workers, teachers, counselors, and student support specialists involved in implementing the Drums No Guns program. (Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lighting the way for healing and change-In Richmond, the Drums No Guns Foundation recently celebrated a $96,638 Health Equity Fund grant from the Richmond and …

Published on December 4, 2025
A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 people to the exhibit hall for a day centered on meals and community connection. Guests receive free meals, flu shots, clothing and other items at the convention center. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 …

Published on December 4, 2025
A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 people to the exhibit hall for a day centered on meals and community connection. Kathy Taylor, one of the many table hosts at the event, selects a slice of sweet potato pie. (photo by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

A Thanksgiving of service-The Giving Heart marked its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day Feast last Thursday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing more than 1,000 …

Published on December 4, 2025
Hope Maddox, a Starbucks barista, joins the Richmond Starbucks Workers United picket line on Wednesday, Nov. 26, outside the West Cary Street location. Baristas from multiple stores across the city participated in the unfair labor practice strike — one of many held at 95 stores in 65 cities nationwide, involving more than 2,000 union Starbucks workers. Julianne Tripp Hillian / Richmond Free Press

Hope Maddox, a Starbucks barista, joins the Richmond Starbucks Workers United picket line on Wednesday, Nov. 26, outside the West Cary Street location. Baristas from …

Published on December 1, 2025
Rev. Darrin Johnson and Tonya Johnson

Rev. Darrin Johnson and Tonya Johnson

Published on November 26, 2025

Published on November 26, 2025
“Shirley Collins, Herbalist,” 1989–1991

“Shirley Collins, Herbalist,” 1989–1991

Published on November 26, 2025
“Marilyn Campbell, Newspaper Publisher.”

“Marilyn Campbell, Newspaper Publisher.”

Published on November 26, 2025
Tony Williams, left, and William Minor stand outside the AutoZone on Hull Street, where Williams works, on Nov. 13. The two recently reconnected at the store decades after Williams helped Minor at the scene of a car crash — an act Minor says likely saved his life.

Tony Williams, left, and William Minor stand outside the AutoZone on Hull Street, where Williams works, on Nov. 13. The two recently reconnected at the …

Published on November 26, 2025
Olivia Minor looks over old photos of the car her father, William Minor, was driving when he survived a life-threatening crash decades ago.

Olivia Minor looks over old photos of the car her father, William Minor, was driving when he survived a life-threatening crash decades ago.

Published on November 26, 2025