As the Richmond area buzzed with activity this summer, not every noteworthy event made it to our front pages. This photo spread offers a glimpse into some of the life beyond our headlines.

 Virginia Commonwealth University students participate in a walkout Wednesday, Sept. 4, to advocate for support of Palestine.
By Regina H. Boone

 Adelle Brown of the Latin Ballet of Virginia performs at Abner Clay Park during the 33rd Down Home Family Reunion.
By Sandra Sellars

 Ninety-four candidates from 48 countries are sworn in by Judge Roger L. Gregory as newly naturalized citizens during a ceremony held on July 4 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
 By Sandra Sellars  

 Milan Rock, 2, plays with Isabella Licona, 6, at Dunncroft/Castle Point Park Spray Park in Henrico County on July 5.
 Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian  

 Kacie Boone crosses the finish line of the Belle Isle Blitze 5K trail race during the 16th Annual Dominion Riverrock on May 17.
 Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian  

 Mimi Melvin Parham enjoys a jazz performance at the Richmond Jazz & Music Festival on Aug. 10 at Maymont.
 

 Signs of the times at Unlimited Performance Barber Shop in North Side on Aug. 24.
 By Regina H. Boone  

 Appomattox River Company and Waterfront RVA provide recreational kayaks during the 16th Annual Dominion Riverrock on May 17.
 Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian  

 Joseph decorates a mask he made during ART 180’s Block Party on May 3.
 Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian  

 Angie Stone headlines the Peoples Evolution Music Festival at the Broad Rock Sports Complex on June 29.
By Sandra Sellars

 Tabatha Williams and Charnette Lee at Black Pride RVA event at the Richmond Convention Center on July 20.
By Sandra Sellars

 Children arrive at the newly reopened Cardinal Elementary school on Sept. 3.
Photo by Brian Palmer

 Resist Booksellers host Nikole Hannah-Jones, the author of “The 1619 Project,” during one of her stops on her book tour June 7 at First Baptist Church in Petersburg.
 By Regina H. Boone