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States and clinicians are working on getting correct information on vaccines to vulnerable groups amid shifting federal guidance.

States and clinicians are working on getting correct information on vaccines to vulnerable groups amid shifting federal guidance.

Published on August 21, 2025
A rendering depicts a section of the Powhite Parkway slated for upgrades.

A rendering depicts a section of the Powhite Parkway slated for upgrades.

Published on August 21, 2025
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks following a press conference on Friday, March 28, in Fredericksburg.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks following a press conference on Friday, March 28, in Fredericksburg.

Published on August 21, 2025
While the new Pulse line would remove trees along its route, GRTC says it is committed to planting more trees than it removes.

While the new Pulse line would remove trees along its route, GRTC says it is committed to planting more trees than it removes.

Published on August 21, 2025
Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim host ESPN’s “First Take.” The show will visit four historically Black colleges and universities this fall, beginning Aug. 28 at Norfolk State University.

Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim host ESPN’s “First Take.” The show will visit four historically Black colleges and universities this fall, beginning Aug. 28 …

Published on August 21, 2025
Ross Chastain, NASCAR Cup Series driver, signs autographs at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 15 during the “Who’s Your Driver?” fan event with the Virginia DMV and Drive Smart Virginia.

Ross Chastain, NASCAR Cup Series driver, signs autographs at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 15 during the “Who’s Your Driver?” fan event with the Virginia DMV …

Published on August 21, 2025
Coaches and representatives from historically Black colleges and universities announced a new HBCU Hoops Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The event, featuring men’s and women’s college basketball teams from HBCU programs, is scheduled for Dec. 4-7 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Coaches and representatives from historically Black colleges and universities announced a new HBCU Hoops Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The event, featuring …

Published on August 21, 2025
Beat Ya Feet Academy from Washington, D.C., is among 10 new performers added to the Richmond Folk Festival lineup, set for Oct. 10-12 along the downtown riverfront.

Beat Ya Feet Academy from Washington, D.C., is among 10 new performers added to the Richmond Folk Festival lineup, set for Oct. 10-12 along the …

Published on August 21, 2025
Marcus Antonio performs as “Usher” in Richmond Triangle Players’ production of “A Strange Loop.”

Marcus Antonio performs as “Usher” in Richmond Triangle Players’ production of “A Strange Loop.”

Published on August 21, 2025
Elegba Folklore Society drummers and dancers perform at Abner Clay Park on Saturday, Aug. 16 during the group’s 34th Down Home Family Reunion, an annual celebration of African American folklife.

Elegba Folklore Society drummers and dancers perform at Abner Clay Park on Saturday, Aug. 16 during the group’s 34th Down Home Family Reunion, an annual …

Published on August 21, 2025
Paige Lanier Chargois

Paige Lanier Chargois

Published on August 21, 2025
Unique Bolden, 6, checks her school supply bag while her cousin, Jeremiah Richardson, waits his turn at Speaking Spirit Ministries in Richmond on Saturday, Aug. 16, for Urban One Inc.’s Prep for Success Back to School Bash, receiving free supplies and community resources.

Unique Bolden, 6, checks her school supply bag while her cousin, Jeremiah Richardson, waits his turn at Speaking Spirit Ministries in Richmond on Saturday, Aug. …

Published on August 21, 2025
Aiden Fincher, a sixth grader at Henderson Middle School, is greeted Monday, Aug. 18, by cheering faculty, staff and Richmond Public Schools representatives on his first day of middle school. Students were also greeted with remarks from Superintendent Jason Kamras, school Principal Allen Vernon and others. RPS launched a staggered start to the 2025-26 school year to help students transition to middle and high school. Students in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-5, sixth grade and ninth grade began Monday, while grades 7-8 and 10-12 started Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Aiden Fincher, a sixth grader at Henderson Middle School, is greeted Monday, Aug. 18, by cheering faculty, staff and Richmond Public Schools representatives on his …

Published on August 21, 2025
Butterfly bush Downtown

Butterfly bush Downtown

Published on August 21, 2025
Wanda Williams helps daughter Deonna Glass move into Newman Hall on the campus of Virginia Union University, Saturday, Aug. 16.

Wanda Williams helps daughter Deonna Glass move into Newman Hall on the campus of Virginia Union University, Saturday, Aug. 16.

Published on August 21, 2025
Students with their help of family check in to the Gladding Residence Center on the campus of VCU on Saturday August 16, 2025. Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

Students with their help of family check in to the Gladding Residence Center on the campus of VCU on Saturday August 16, 2025. Sandra Sellars/Richmond …

Published on August 21, 2025
Deionna, a sixth grader at Henderson Middle School, is greeted Monday, Aug. 18, by cheering faculty, staff and Richmond Public Schools representatives on his first day of middle school. Students were also greeted with remarks from Superintendent Jason Kamras, school Principal Allen Vernon and others. RPS launched a staggered start to the 2025-26 school year to help students transition to middle and high school. Students in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-5, sixth grade and ninth grade began Monday, while grades 7-8 and 10-12 started Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Deionna, a sixth grader at Henderson Middle School, is greeted Monday, Aug. 18, by cheering faculty, staff and Richmond Public Schools representatives on his first …

Published on August 21, 2025
The Valentine removed the Jefferson Davis statue from its exhibition, “This Is Richmond, Virginia,” on Tuesday, Aug. 19, preparation for a loan to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles for an upcoming exhibition. The statue, which had been on view since 2022, will remain part of The Valentine’s collection. Bonsai Fine Arts Handling assisted with the removal. “We’re so glad it is going to be shown to a new community and to see how Californians respond,” said Christina K. Vida, Elise H. Wright curator of general collections at The Valentine. During its three years on display, The Valentine collected more than 7,000 responses from a public survey on monuments and public art and plans to compile the feedback for a discussion event, comparing it with survey results from California while the statue is on display there. The statue will remain in its current condition, laid on its side with paint splatters, remnants of a 2020 toilet paper noose, a tear in its arm, and uric acid stains. “We really wanted to make sure that this piece was not ever going to be used to perpetuate the myth of the Lost Cause, and so by having it displayed in its 2020 state we can ensure that it helps undo some of the damage it did for so long here in Richmond,” Vida said.

The Valentine removed the Jefferson Davis statue from its exhibition, “This Is Richmond, Virginia,” on Tuesday, Aug. 19, preparation for a loan to the Museum …

Published on August 21, 2025
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Published on August 21, 2025
Volunteers and families gather inside Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church for the 19th annual New Shoes for Back to School, organized by the Metropolitan Richmond Partnership of Churches/Synagogues with participants from congregations across the area giving Richmond area students new shoes to start the school year.

Volunteers and families gather inside Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church for the 19th annual New Shoes for Back to School, organized by the Metropolitan Richmond …

Published on August 21, 2025