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Music, food and beer flow at Oktoberfest- It wasn’t quite October, but Richmonders came out to the Museum District on Friday, Sept. 19, for the 20th annual St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest. The three-day festival features live music and dancing, a Christkindlmarkt, children’s activities, German food and beers from Germany and local breweries. 2-year-old Berkeley Jones and her mother, Lauren Jones, enjoy live music at the event.(Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Music, food and beer flow at Oktoberfest- It wasn’t quite October, but Richmonders came out to the Museum District on Friday, Sept. 19, for the …

Published on September 25, 2025
Rabia Kamara

Rabia Kamara

Published on September 25, 2025
Abijah Jepkemboi

Abijah Jepkemboi

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Published on September 25, 2025

Published on September 25, 2025
James "Saxsmo" Gates

James "Saxsmo" Gates

Published on September 25, 2025
Anthony Muñoz

Anthony Muñoz

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Ron Rivera

Ron Rivera

Published on September 25, 2025
An early voter claims a souvenir at the Eastern Henrico voting location on Nine Mile Road. Right, on Friday, Sept. 19

An early voter claims a souvenir at the Eastern Henrico voting location on Nine Mile Road. Right, on Friday, Sept. 19

Published on September 25, 2025
Volunteers hand out food to guests at Ephesus Community Service on Sept. 9.

Volunteers hand out food to guests at Ephesus Community Service on Sept. 9.

Published on September 25, 2025
Virginia Union running back Curtis Allen (0) scores a touchdown as the Panthers defeated Johnson C. Smith University 28-10 in the Willard Bailey Classic on Saturday at Hovey Field.

Virginia Union running back Curtis Allen (0) scores a touchdown as the Panthers defeated Johnson C. Smith University 28-10 in the Willard Bailey Classic on …

Published on September 25, 2025
Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, speaks during the Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, speaks during the Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Published on September 25, 2025
Naimahya Boyd, a Virginia Commonwealth University student from Maryland, waves peace dove puppets and sings during the Global Sing for Unity at Byrd Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, as part of PeaceFest 2025. Richmonders join hands during the “Dances of Universal Peace” at Byrd Park on Sunday, Sept. 21 as part of the event. The gathering was followed by a “Global Sing for Unity” and a march to Carytown.

Naimahya Boyd, a Virginia Commonwealth University student from Maryland, waves peace dove puppets and sings during the Global Sing for Unity at Byrd Park on …

Published on September 25, 2025
Naimahya Boyd, a Virginia Commonwealth University student from Maryland, waves peace dove puppets and sings during the Global Sing for Unity at Byrd Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, as part of PeaceFest 2025. Richmonders join hands during the “Dances of Universal Peace” at Byrd Park on Sunday, Sept. 21 as part of the event. The gathering was followed by a “Global Sing for Unity” and a march to Carytown.

Naimahya Boyd, a Virginia Commonwealth University student from Maryland, waves peace dove puppets and sings during the Global Sing for Unity at Byrd Park on …

Published on September 25, 2025
On Friday, Sept. 19 Abigail Spanberger, Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, marked the first day of early in-person voting by casting her ballot and greeting voters at the Western Henrico voting location off Parham Road.

On Friday, Sept. 19 Abigail Spanberger, Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, marked the first day of early in-person voting by casting her ballot and greeting …

Published on September 25, 2025

Published on September 25, 2025
Russell Wilson holds the Lombardi Trophy at CenturyLink Field. Wilson won the 2014 Super Bowl with Seattle and has embarked upon his 14th NFL season. He became the first Black quarterback in New York Giants history to start a season opener and was recently named the National Black Players Coalition’s “Quarterback of the Century” for his on- and off-field achievements.

Russell Wilson holds the Lombardi Trophy at CenturyLink Field. Wilson won the 2014 Super Bowl with Seattle and has embarked upon his 14th NFL season. …

Published on September 25, 2025
Justene Hill Edwards, winner of the 2025 Virginia Literary Award for nonfiction, speaks to the audience during the 28th annual awards at the Library of Virginia on Sept. 20. Her book, “Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank,” has received critical acclaim for its scholarship and insight.

Justene Hill Edwards, winner of the 2025 Virginia Literary Award for nonfiction, speaks to the audience during the 28th annual awards at the Library of …

Published on September 25, 2025
The artist Frida Kahlo, as seen in “Frida on White Bench, New York, 1939,” by Nickolas Muray.

The artist Frida Kahlo, as seen in “Frida on White Bench, New York, 1939,” by Nickolas Muray.

Published on September 25, 2025
During the City Council’s public comment period at City Hall on Monday, Sept. 22, residents hold up signs calling for more affordable housing and stronger protections against rent gouging.

During the City Council’s public comment period at City Hall on Monday, Sept. 22, residents hold up signs calling for more affordable housing and stronger …

Published on September 25, 2025
Chef Leah Branch of The Roosevelt will be among the Black culinary talents featured at The Function, a barbecue and fish fry celebrating Virginia’s food traditions and African American chefs, Saturday, Sept. 27 at Shalom Farms in North Side.

Chef Leah Branch of The Roosevelt will be among the Black culinary talents featured at The Function, a barbecue and fish fry celebrating Virginia’s food …

Published on September 25, 2025
Marchers make their way through Byrd Park during Richmond’s PeaceFest 2025 on Sunday, Sept. 21, a celebration of “A Day for Peace and the Planet” that combines International Sun Day and the United Nations’ International Peace Day.

Marchers make their way through Byrd Park during Richmond’s PeaceFest 2025 on Sunday, Sept. 21, a celebration of “A Day for Peace and the Planet” …

Published on September 25, 2025
Traffic lights in Church Hill

Traffic lights in Church Hill

Published on September 25, 2025
Vaccines are being administered at RPS schools on a rotating basis.

Vaccines are being administered at RPS schools on a rotating basis.

Published on September 25, 2025
Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald, recreation program specialist Sureatha H. McGhee and Mayor Danny Avula at the 2025 City of Richmond Service Award Ceremony. McGhee and Wesley E. Fox were honored for 50 years of service.

Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald, recreation program specialist Sureatha H. McGhee and Mayor Danny Avula at the 2025 City of Richmond Service Award Ceremony. McGhee …

Published on September 25, 2025
Martin “Tutti” Townes and local artist Stanley Rayfield at Tutti Townes’ portrait unveiling on Sept. 17.

Martin “Tutti” Townes and local artist Stanley Rayfield at Tutti Townes’ portrait unveiling on Sept. 17.

Published on September 25, 2025
Amoree Speed, of New Virginia Majority, leads a round of chants during a news conference Monday, Sept. 22 outside City Hall.

Amoree Speed, of New Virginia Majority, leads a round of chants during a news conference Monday, Sept. 22 outside City Hall.

Published on September 25, 2025
Mike Lindsey

Mike Lindsey

Published on September 25, 2025

Published on September 25, 2025
Bishop Barry Knestout of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond blesses the land of an affordable housing community in Richmond’s North Side during Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Bishop Barry Knestout of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond blesses the land of an affordable housing community in Richmond’s North Side during Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ …

Published on September 25, 2025
Mayor Danny Avula, Sen. Tim Kaine, Bishop Barry Knestout, Councilwoman Ellen Robertson, church members and local residents turn the first shovels of dirt at the former church site, marking the start of construction on an affordable housing community in Richmond’s North Side during Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Mayor Danny Avula, Sen. Tim Kaine, Bishop Barry Knestout, Councilwoman Ellen Robertson, church members and local residents turn the first shovels of dirt at the …

Published on September 25, 2025
Photo by Blue Jay Vision

Photo by Blue Jay Vision

Published on September 25, 2025
The Steamer Sue, seen here, was at the center of the 1884 Stewart Sisters v. The Steamer Sue case, in which four Black women sued for equal accommodations after being denied first-class passage because of their race. The case helped inspire one of the nation’s earliest civil rights organizations, the Mutual United Brotherhood of Liberty.

The Steamer Sue, seen here, was at the center of the 1884 Stewart Sisters v. The Steamer Sue case, in which four Black women sued …

Published on September 25, 2025
Butterfly and bee on orange milkweed in the East End (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Butterfly and bee on orange milkweed in the East End (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Published on September 25, 2025
Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-JXN Project Executive Director Sesha Joi Moon welcomed guests to the nonprofit’s dedication day Saturday, Sept. 21, at the JXN Haus and Skipwith-Roper Cottage. During the event, community members wrote well wishes on the building’s framing and contributed notes for a time capsule to be buried on the property. The JXN Project aims to contextualize the origins of the Jackson Ward neighborhood. Once a thriving center of Black economic and political life, Jackson Ward was transformed by the construction of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike in the 1950s, which displaced more than 1,000 families, including the last Black homeowners of the Skipwith-Roper Cottage. Research revealed that the cottage was relocated rather than destroyed, and remnants of the original structure still exist. The restored Skipwith-Roper Cottage and JXN Haus will serve as a multifunctional space for research and community programming.(Julianne Tripp/Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-JXN Project Executive Director Sesha Joi Moon welcomed guests to the nonprofit’s dedication day Saturday, Sept. 21, at …

Published on September 25, 2025
Music, food and beer flow at Oktoberfest- It wasn’t quite October, but Richmonders came out to the Museum District on Friday, Sept. 19, for the 20th annual St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest. The three-day festival features live music and dancing, a Christkindlmarkt, children’s activities, German food and beers from Germany and local breweries. Crowds pack Belmont Avenue on Friday, Sept. 19, for the opening day of the Oktoberfest.(Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Music, food and beer flow at Oktoberfest- It wasn’t quite October, but Richmonders came out to the Museum District on Friday, Sept. 19, for the …

Published on September 25, 2025
Music, food and beer flow at Oktoberfest- It wasn’t quite October, but Richmonders came out to the Museum District on Friday, Sept. 19, for the 20th annual St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest. The three-day festival features live music and dancing, a Christkindlmarkt, children’s activities, German food and beers from Germany and local breweries. A musician performs at the festival, which raises funds to support Catholic education, including scholarships and financial aid for students at Saint Benedict Catholic School and other diocesan schools. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Music, food and beer flow at Oktoberfest- It wasn’t quite October, but Richmonders came out to the Museum District on Friday, Sept. 19, for the …

Published on September 25, 2025