Snow-covered leaves (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape-Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-“Cardinal Points,” a 7-foot steel sculpture by Richmond artist Noah Scalin, is now on display near the end of South Addison Street in the Fan, where the Downtown Expressway cut through historic neighborhoods. The work depicts Virginia’s state bird and reflects on the lasting impact of redlining and highway construction on Richmond communities. The sculpture was commissioned by Markham Planning. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

William Martin remembered at open house-The Valentine Museum in Richmond hosted an open house memorial for William Martin on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The museum’s longtime director, and Richmond historian died in December at age 71 after being struck by a car while crossing East Broad Street. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

William Martin remembered at open house-The Valentine Museum in Richmond hosted an open house memorial for William Martin on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The museum’s longtime director, and Richmond historian died in December at age 71 after being struck by a car while crossing East Broad Street. Attendees wrote notes sharing their memories of Martin and posted them on a wall for others to read. Special cards for guests featuring a quote from Martin: “You can’t do history and sit on the sidelines.” (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

William Martin remembered at open house-The Valentine Museum in Richmond hosted an open house memorial for William Martin on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The museum’s longtime director, and Richmond historian died in December at age 71 after being struck by a car while crossing East Broad Street. Guests shared memories of Martin in a video diary, with artist David Marion helping capture the moment. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lunar New Year celebrated at VMFA-The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts celebrated the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb. 7 with the museum’s annual ChinaFest celebration. The “Year of the Fire Horse” event featured art activities, dance and music performances, kung fu and calligraphy demonstrations. Dancers with Yu Dance Arts perform in the museum’s Leslie Cheek Theater. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lunar New Year celebrated at VMFA-The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts celebrated the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb. 7 with the museum’s annual ChinaFest celebration. The “Year of the Fire Horse” event featured art activities, dance and music performances, kung fu and calligraphy demonstrations.Min Xiao-Fen plays the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, for a crowd gathered in the Cochrane Atrium. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Lunar New Year celebrated at VMFA-The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts celebrated the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb. 7 with the museum’s annual ChinaFest celebration. The “Year of the Fire Horse” event featured art activities, dance and music performances, kung fu and calligraphy demonstrations. DJ Lomax, 31, her 11-year-old daughter, Aubrey Allen, and friend Brianna Young, 21, have their names written in Chinese calligraphy by Dr. Jing Shui. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Between the ropes-On Feb. 4, Great American Ranch in Midlothian hosted a charity boxing event supporting Guardian of the Gloves. The series will continue monthly through 2026, featuring WBC champions, Olympic medalists, international fighters and local professionals. Adu-Aziz Valadez Ya-Sin, in the blue trunks, squares off against Jonathan Freeman. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Between the ropes-On Feb. 4, Great American Ranch in Midlothian hosted a charity boxing event supporting Guardian of the Gloves. The series will continue monthly through 2026, featuring WBC champions, Olympic medalists, international fighters and local professionals. Andrew Kim, in the white trunks, takes aim at Roberto Cantos. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)