Prickly pear cactus at the Flood Wall (Jillian Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and City CAO Odie Donald join participants in the fourth Run Richmond 16.19 on Sept. 27 at Kanawha Plaza. Organized by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, the cultural run-walk takes participants on a journey through more than 400 years of Black history, commemorating the sacrifices and achievements of African Americans. Hounsou said Richmond was chosen as the host city because it was the entry point for the first enslaved Africans brought to North America, marking the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade. The foundation aims to expand the event to the United Kingdom and Africa. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Serving with honors The Black Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is recognized during the 17th annual induction ceremony Sept. 20 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond. Honorees are E. Lilyan Spencer, Junius Chatman, Traci Green, Mashona Washington, Dan Santorum and Donald E. Widener. Hall President and CEO Shelia Curry stands in the middle, with board members Irv Cantor, left, and David Harris, right. (Black Tennis Hall of Fame)

State of fun The State Fair of Virginia returned to The Meadow Event Park in Doswell last weekend, drawing crowds from across the Commonwealth and beyond. Fairgoers packed the midway, sampling food from vendors, testing their luck at carnival games and taking in the rides. The fair, which opened Sept. 26, continues through Oct. 5. Fair skies-Riders soar on the Wave Swinger at the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell, where thousands from across the state gather for food, games and rides. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

State of fun The State Fair of Virginia returned to The Meadow Event Park in Doswell last weekend,drawing crowds from across the Commonwealth and beyond. Fairgoers packed the midway, sampling food from vendors, testing their luck at carnival games and taking in the rides. The fair, which opened Sept. 26, continues through Oct. 5. Riders plummet from the Super Shot as thousands from across Virginia and elsewhere gather at the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell for food, games and thrilling rides.

State of fun-The State Fair of Virginia returned to The Meadow Event Park in Doswell last weekend,drawing crowds from across the Commonwealth and beyond. Fairgoers packed the midway, sampling food from vendors, testing their luck at carnival games and taking in the rides. The fair, which opened Sept. 26, continues through Oct. 5. A delighted Sariyah Davis wins A Labubu doll, one of the popular collectible toys created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung that have become a global phenomenon. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

State of fun-The State Fair of Virginia returned to The Meadow Event Park in Doswell last weekend,drawing crowds from across the Commonwealth and beyond. Fairgoers packed the midway, sampling food from vendors, testing their luck at carnival games and taking in the rides. The fair, which opened Sept. 26, continues through Oct. 5. Crowds pack the midway at the State Fair, browsing food and game vendors lining the bustling walkway. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Pride in full color Virginia PrideFest 2025 drew crowds to Midtown Green on West Leigh Street on Saturday, Sept. 27, concluding a week of events organized by VA Pride. The festival featured all-day performances on two stages, along with vendors offering food and drinks. Godfrey’s Angels deliver an energetic performance. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Pride in full color Virginia PrideFest 2025 drew crowds to Midtown Green on West Leigh Street on Saturday, Sept. 27, concluding a week of events organized by VA Pride. The festival featured all-day performances on two stages, along with vendors offering food and drinks. Melanin Monroe commands the main stage at Virginia PrideFest. Monroe also co-hosted the evening’s performances with Nellyfresh. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Pride in full color Virginia PrideFest 2025 drew crowds to Midtown Green on West Leigh Street on Saturday, Sept. 27, concluding a week of events organized by VA Pride. The festival featured all-day performances on two stages, along with vendors offering food and drinks. Kaila Robinson and Angelica Jackson enjoy a performance at the event by local cover band What’s Our Age Again? The festival featured all-day performances on two stages. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)