See our Photo of the Day from Jan. 1 to Sept. 10, 2023, here. Scroll down to see the rest of he collection.
Sept. 11, 2023
Dr. Clay Mountcastle, director of the Virginia War Memorial, speaks during the Commonwealth’s Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2023.
Sept. 13, 2023
Norman Dill is shown at Rebecca's Natural Food in Charlottesville.
Sept. 16, 2023
Richmond wide receiver Nick DeGennaro runs into the end zone and scores a touchdown on September 16, 2023, at Robins Stadium in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Sept. 17, 2023
Ben Wasson serves as one of the bratwurst chefs at St. Benedict Oktoberfest on Saturday.
Sept. 18, 2023
Asad Muhammad Ali, who became an American citizen after emigrating from Pakistan; Aszhar Muhammad Ali; and Mary Lib Morgan take a photo during a naturalization ceremony at the Siegel Center in Richmond on Monday.
Sept. 19, 2023
Nutzy gives a Squirrels fan a fist-bump on Sept. 19, 2023, at The Diamond in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Sept. 20, 2023
Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards gives the end of summer briefing at the Police Training Academy on Wednesday.
Sept. 22, 2023
Spectators watch pig racing on Friday during the State Fair of Virginia at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
Sept. 23, 2023
People stay dry under the shelter of the entranceway to The Crenshaw Center while waiting for a lunch table at Perly’s Restaurant next-door during Saturday’s storm in Richmond, Va. Sept. 23. Richmond and the surrounding suburbs were placed under a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service as tropical storm Ophelia works it way North along the East coast.
Sept. 25, 2023
Richmond center Neal Quinn drives with the ball during practice on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
Sept. 27, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at an event one year into his Partnership for Petersburg push.
Sept. 28, 2023
Gabriel Burr, 1, rides at pony at the Virginia State Fair on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Sept. 30, 2023
Hampton running back Darran Butts is tackled during the Pirates' CAA Football victory at Robins Stadium. Butts ran for 67 yards as Hampton, picked in the preseason to finish last in the conference, gained 241 yards on the ground while holding the Spiders to 30.
Oct. 1, 2023
Alex Andrews, left, and Bailey Robinson laugh at Ashland Berry Farm on Sunday as they try to figure out how to stack their pumpkins in Andrews’ arms.
Oct. 4, 2023
Emergency responders stand outside of Link Apartments Manchester after a fire took place on the roof on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
Oct. 6, 2023
Robert Graham, left, and Chris Staples are looking forward to taking the Toast concept to the Scott’s Walk area and to imbue the space with the history of Arthur Ashe, tennis and baseball with The Diamond across the street.
Oct. 7, 2023
Richmond head coach Russ Huesman talks to a player on the sidelines on October 7, 2023, at Robins Stadium in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Oct. 8, 2023
Attendees to the 2nd Street Festival in Richmond’s Jackson Ward.
Oct. 10, 2023
Chuck Lessin, president of The Jerusalem Connection, is shown at Pop's Bingo World in Richmond on Tuesday. The Jerusalem Connection owns Pop's building.
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A rally on the steps of the University of Virginia Rotunda calls for a free Palestine amid the war in Israel on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Oct. 14, 2023
Donna Fuller stands in the rain with a bucket for donations at the Folk Fest on Saturday. Fuller has been volunteering for three years and attending the festival since it began. “I’m a newbie,” she said of her time as a volunteer.
Oct. 15, 2023
Grupo Mono Blanco performs at the Folk Fest on Sunday. This was the Mexican group’s first time performing at the festival.
Oct. 16, 2023
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Bruce Smith, speaks to Vernon Johns Middle School students as he and other Hall of Famers visit the school for their Strong Youth Strong Communities (SYSC) outreach efforts, in Petersburg, VA., on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Oct. 17, 2023
TSA canine hander, Kyle Smith, and Hary, 5-year-old German Shepherd, work together to screen passengers at Richmond International Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Hary is the new explosive detection canine at the airport.
Oct. 19, 2023
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan tees off during the Dominion Energy Charity Classic on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
Oct. 20, 2023
Manchester head coach Tom Hall motions from the sidelines on Oct. 20, 2023, at L.C. Bird High School in Chesterfield.
Oct. 22, 2023
Amina waves a Palestinian flag while marching on October 22, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Oct. 23, 2023
Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears addresses the crowd during a campaign rally for Republican candidates in Henrico on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.
Oct. 24, 2023
Collegiate’s Charles Nolde heads the ball into bounds on October, 24, 2023, at City Stadium in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Oct. 28, 2023
A horde of zombies make their way through Carytown on Saturday.
Oct. 29, 2023
Daniel Roth views strollers holding information cards about children who have been kidnapped during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which were on display in Monroe Park on Sunday.
Oct. 30, 2023
Seth Estep walks past a home all decked out with Halloween decorations on Kensington Avenue in Richmond.
Nov. 2, 2023
VCU field hockey players leave the field after falling to Massachusetts during the A-10 Tournament semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Nov. 3, 2023
Jacquelin Ukrop Aronson, the 2023 Richmond Christmas Mother, reacts at the Christmas Mother kick-off celebration at Veritas School on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Nov. 5, 2023
Lynn Agin-Spence, left, of Drakes Branch and sister Margaret Agin-Dickerson of Bumpass browse Christmas decorations during the festival on Sunday.
Nov. 6, 2023
VCU guard Max Shulga fights to shoot the ball during a game against McNeese on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
Nov. 7, 2023
Poll worker B.R. Mickens, receives her pin from chief election officer Carolyn Moseley at the Main Library for the Virginia general election in Richmond, Va. Nov. 7. “I really enjoy working here,” Mickens said about being a poll a worker at the Main Library. “Our governor used to come here to vote. I think our mayor still comes here.” Mickens has been working the polls for at least 25 years, she said.
Nov. 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks to reporters on the steps of the Virginia Capitol on Wednesday, the day after Democrats won control of the House and the Senate.
Nov. 9, 2023
Jacquelin Ukrop Aronson, the 2023 Richmond Christmas Mother, shares a hug with Helen Wood, the Henrico Christmas Mother, on Thursday.
Nov. 10, 2023
Military veterans stand at the Virginia War Memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.
Nov. 12, 2023
Chesterfield County police Capt. Randy Horowitz speaks during a news conference at Virginia State University regarding a VSU police officer being shot near campus early Sunday.
Nov. 13, 2023
Project manager of the new general assembly building Chinh Vu, closes the lid of a time capsule being buried in front of the new general assembly building in Richmond, Va. Nov. 13. “The steel plate cover is from the old building that used to be here,” Vu said. “We figured let’s take a piece of history and repurpose it. We haven’t determined a date to open it up again. Right now, it’s indefinite.”
Nov. 14, 2023
A revamped Natalie’s menu debuted over the summer, featuring Lebanese mains for one or two people that come with a set of mezze starters that are meant to be shared.
Nov. 15, 2023
The Shenandoah building, located at 501 N. Allen Ave., is currently being renovated into a boutique hotel and will be the Fan’s first such hotel when it opens in the fall of 2024.
Nov. 16, 2023
Patrick Henry’s Jason Matthews and Atlee’s Grant Wolford reach for the ball on November 16, 2023, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Nov. 17, 2023
UVa's #5 Kam Robinson celebrates during the UVa vs. Duke Football game at Scott Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Nov. 20, 2023
Brett Aliotti’s home is decorated for the holidays on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Nov. 21, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin helps out at Feed More on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Nov. 22, 2023
Veronica Custalow Red Wing Reel participates in a ritual dance during a tribute ceremony with members of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indian Tribes at the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.
Nov. 23, 2023
Bianca Brown volunteers during the Community Thanksgiving Feast at the Richmond Convention Center on Thursday.
Nov. 24, 2023
Highland Springs wide receiver Ameer McKie celebrates after winning the Class 6 region final football game against Manchester on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
Nov. 26, 2023
Howard Boisseau smiles as a train carrying LEGO figures passes by during the 46th annual Model Train Show at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond on Sunday.
Nov. 27, 2023
The Lewis Gitner Botanical Garden is aglow with holiday lights in celebration of the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights in Richmond, Va. Nov. 27. The gardens are open happening every evening through Jan. 7 2024.
Nov. 28, 2023
Peter MacKinnon wears a union sweatshirt during a rally with Richmond city employees and SEIU Virginia 512 on Nov. 28.
Nov. 29, 2023
The VCU Health Public Safety building in downtown Richmond, Va. is being demolished by a local construction company for $4.8 million Nov. 29. VCU Health entered a deal to replace the building with a sprawling complex that would include an office tower, however when the plan couldn't be realized, VCU Health paid $72 million to back out.
Nov. 30, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney, along with several Richmond City Council members and other city officials, met Thursday morning to announce the opening of two inclement weather shelters in the city (Photo courtesy of Em Holter).
Dec. 1, 2023
Bryant’s Cider owner Jerry Thornton is closing the business’s location in Carytown. “The decision ... really comes down to time and focus. Two jobs, two kids and two locations leaves you spread a little thin,” Thornton posted to social media. “Our farm tap room will remain open and we will continue distribution across VA.” The Bryant’s “farm” is at 3224 E. Branch Loop in Roseland.
Dec. 2, 2023
The Grinch waves to the crowd during the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade on Broad Street in Richmond on Saturday.
Dec. 3, 2023
At Claudia's Bake Shop on Sunday, Hanna Davis melts butter used to coat sufganiyot with powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar. “This is our Super Bowl,” Davis said of preparing sufganiyot and other treats for Hanukkah.
Dec. 5, 2023
Chesterfield Fire and EMS Lt. John Jacobson holds his Valor award after being recognized during the 33rd Annual Valor Awards at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Va. Dec. 5.
Dec. 6, 2023
VCU forward Toibu "Tobi" Lawal attempts to score on December 6, 2023, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Dec. 8, 2023
From left, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Suzanne Youngkin, pass toys donated by administrative staff headed to Fort Gregg Adams, where Marine Corps volunteers will disperse them to children across central Virginia. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.
Dec. 9, 2023
Loren Johnson and Highland Springs fell just shy of another state championship last season. They figure to be the class of the field in Richmond in 2024.
Dec. 11, 2023
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at Weinstein Jewish Community Center in Richmond, Va. after participating in a Menorah lighting ceremony for the fifth day of Hanukkah Dec. 11.
Dec. 13, 2023
Summer Bailey removes her gloves after restocking bakery items in the display at Shyndigz Market’s new building and location at 1912 West Cary Street in Richmond on Dec. 13. The shop features a coffee bar, bakery and lunch items.
Dec. 15, 2023
Brenda Blackwell, whose daughter, Sherrell Brown, has been missing for 3 months, speaks to members of the press outside of her home on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
Dec. 16, 2023
Spiders guard Mikkel Tyne attempts to score on December 16, 2023, at the Robins Center in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Dec. 17, 2023
Staff with the American Civil War Museum pose for a photo with Santa to mark the end of the Tredegar Holiday Series, which the museum ran from Nov. 30 to Sunday in Richmond. “We intend to do this for many more years,” Rob Havers, president and CEO of the museum, said of the Tredegar Holiday Series.
Dec. 19, 2023
John Bradley, 90, flips through old newspaper clippings of various Christmas Mother events in his home on Tuesday.
Dec. 21, 2023
Richmond center Neal Quinn attempts to score on December 21, 2023, at Robins Center in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Dec. 22, 2023
2023 Henrico Christmas Mother Helen S. Wood has been involved with the program for more than 20 years. Wood retired in 2004 from Henrico County Public Schools, where she taught math and science for over three decades.
Dec. 24, 2023
Ella Etters, 15, left, adjusts her hood while Isabelle Cresswell, 16, looks into St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Sunday before the Nativity Pageant in which Etters was Mary and Cresswell was the archangel Gabriel.
Dec. 25, 2023
Mitch Calhoun takes an order at Bridging RVA’s Christmas Dinner for the community on Monday.
Dec. 28, 2023
Micah Ojo of Princess Anne shoots the ball against Menchville in the first half of a game during the Boo Williams Holiday Classic at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Va., Dec. 28, 2023. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Dec. 29, 2023
Wyze, Derek Light, performs spoken word poetry at the BLACK AND FREE Kwanzaa Expo hosted by FOR THE FEM IN YOU on December 29, 2023, at Beulah Recreation Center in Chesterfield, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Dec. 30, 2023
Spiders vs. on December 30, 2023, at the Robins Center, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Rich Anderson, chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, and Susan Swecker, chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, jointly attended the certification of the Nov. 7 elections on Monday at the State Board of Elections.
The Richmond School Board on Monday night rejected a proposal to release an external investigation into the June 6 shooting death of an 18-year-old graduating student and his father outside of the Altria Theater after Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremony.
This collection includes a photo from each day of from Jan. 1 to Sept. 10, 2023. See the rest of the year's photos here.
