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The Richmond Free Press, a 34-year-old African American community newspaper, is shutting down as of February 12, 2026, due to ongoing financial and media challenges.
The Richmond Free Press, a 34-year-old weekly newspaper serving Richmond’s African American community, will cease publication, according to publisher Jean Patterson Boone, who announced the closure on February 12, 2026.
The paper, founded in 1992 by Raymond Boone and Jean Patterson Boone, aimed to provide balanced coverage and promote civic engagement.
While no specific reasons were given, the shutdown reflects broader challenges facing local news, including financial strain and changing media habits.
The final edition remains available online.
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The Richmond Free Press, un periódico comunitario afroamericano de 34 años, se cerrará a partir del 12 de febrero de 2026, debido a los desafíos financieros y de medios en curso.