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flag 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.

flag 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. flag The paper, founded in 1992 by Raymond Boone and Jean Patterson Boone, aimed to provide balanced coverage and promote civic engagement. flag While no specific reasons were given, the shutdown reflects broader challenges facing local news, including financial strain and changing media habits. flag The final edition remains available online.

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