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Richmond’s 2022-23 surplus is nearly five times larger than Mayor Levar M. Stoney and his administration previously disclosed, according to the city’s annual audit report.

Kevin Grubbs, owner of Latitude Seafood Co., opened his Richmond location in 2018. It was a decision he may now be regretting after going through what he called a "nightmare" situation.

As this 2023 comes to a close, we’re looking back at a monumental moment in Richmond—the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop celebration.

Richmond’s real-time crime center is now up and running, and helping officers solve crimes faster.

City Hall has followed through on expanding winter shelter in the Richmond area, but families with children still are being left out in the cold, the Free Press has confirmed. Operators on Richmond’s Homeless Crisis Hotline are advising homeless adults with children that all shelter space reserved for them is full and that they should call back weekly to see if there is an opening.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney has formally announced his gubernatorial bid to succeed Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in January 2026.

Under proposed changes to the City Charter or constitution, City Council would gain new authority over housing subsidies and real estate tax relief to residents with low to moderate incomes, in addition to setting its own compensation and modi- fying zoning. Fifth District Councilwoman Stephanie A. Lynch hopes to gain unanimous support from her eight colleagues at the Monday, Dec. 11, council meeting for the changes she has negotiated with Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s administration. If passed by t...

Richmond voters again will have multiple choices for the next mayor of Richmond when they vote in 2024.

Mayor Levar Stoney, several Richmond City Council members, city officials and community leaders met Thursday morning to announce the on-time opening of the shelters and the importance they bring to the citys most vulnerable.

The National Speech and Debate Association has selected the Richmond region as the host for the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament.