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Published on April 24, 2025
Ailani Irizarry, 2, delights in a flurry of bubbles along Monument Avenue during the Easter on Parade celebration Sunday, April 20.

Ailani Irizarry, 2, delights in a flurry of bubbles along Monument Avenue during the Easter on Parade celebration Sunday, April 20.

Published on April 24, 2025
Mayor Danny Avula, Councilwoman Nicole Jones and others gather at Broad Rock Sports Complex on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, to launch Southside ReLeaf’s Cool the City campaign. This citywide initiative aims to improve health outcomes, promote community wealth and enhance climate resilience throughout Richmond, with a particular focus on South Side. Over the next five years, the collaborative project will invest in greening efforts, workforce development and building institutional capacity to provide equitable access to green spaces.

Mayor Danny Avula, Councilwoman Nicole Jones and others gather at Broad Rock Sports Complex on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, to launch Southside ReLeaf’s Cool …

Published on April 24, 2025
The crowd that filled Monument Avenue on April 20 wasn’t there to protest, but to celebrate the return of Easter on Parade.

The crowd that filled Monument Avenue on April 20 wasn’t there to protest, but to celebrate the return of Easter on Parade.

Published on April 24, 2025
Erin Klich participates in the longtime bonnet contest tradition.

Erin Klich participates in the longtime bonnet contest tradition.

Published on April 24, 2025
Jonathan Austin brings back his juggling act with flaming torches on a unicycle.

Jonathan Austin brings back his juggling act with flaming torches on a unicycle.

Published on April 24, 2025
Lexi, 3, Mia, 4 and Liam, 5 together enjoy all the kid-friendly fun.

Lexi, 3, Mia, 4 and Liam, 5 together enjoy all the kid-friendly fun.

Published on April 24, 2025
Roses in bloom on South Side

Roses in bloom on South Side

Published on April 24, 2025
During the Science Museum of Virginia’s Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 19, Vivi, 10, and her sister Nalani, 7, learned how ocean acidification — caused by increased carbon dioxide levels — harms marine ecosystems.

During the Science Museum of Virginia’s Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 19, Vivi, 10, and her sister Nalani, 7, learned how ocean acidification — …

Published on April 24, 2025
Jasmine Johnson of the City of Richmond’s Office of Sustainability shared information about RVAgreen 2050, the city’s plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Jasmine Johnson of the City of Richmond’s Office of Sustainability shared information about RVAgreen 2050, the city’s plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Published on April 24, 2025
Julian, 6, of Pennsylvania, learns about Richmond’s native wildlife from Aimee Bushman, park ranger supervisor with the James River Park System, during the Science Museum of Virginia’s Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 19. The event, held at the Gottwald Center behind the museum, featured family-friendly activities centered on sustainability, natural resources and environmental science.

Julian, 6, of Pennsylvania, learns about Richmond’s native wildlife from Aimee Bushman, park ranger supervisor with the James River Park System, during the Science Museum …

Published on April 24, 2025
Bishop Knestout and Pope Francis met during a pilgrimage to Rome in 20204. (photo courtesy Vatican Media)

Bishop Knestout and Pope Francis met during a pilgrimage to Rome in 20204. (photo courtesy Vatican Media)

Published on April 21, 2025
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority CEO Steven Nesmith leads a meeting of the RRHA Board of Commissioners on Wednesday evening, April 16, at Virginia Union University’s Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center. After three hours of discussion, the board voted down a proposal to transfer Gilpin Court, the city’s largest public housing community, to the Richmond Development Corporation. (Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian)

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority CEO Steven Nesmith leads a meeting of the RRHA Board of Commissioners on Wednesday evening, April 16, at Virginia Union …

Published on April 18, 2025
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