The Richmonder 25: Shawntee Wynn stands by victims of domestic violence "She’s one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in my life. Really pure and authentic."
The Richmonder 25: Sarah Matalavage drives to improve literary access in the Enchanting Bookmobile In 2025, she distributed 2,450 free books, ranging from board books to chapter books.
The Richmonder 25: Nikkia Young keeps Richmond running "I'm so glad I'm seeing more and more people that look like me out on the road now."
The Richmonder 25: Christie Chipps Peters leads Richmond Animal Care and Control with optimism Peters still runs the adoption desk on Sundays, something she started when she was hired as director.
The Richmonder 25: Lea Whitehurst-Gibson works to amplify Southside’s voice During her time in Richmond, Whitehurst-Gibson said she noticed that Southside Richmond often got left behind in the public discourse.
The Richmonder 25: Shuttle driver Sean Hackney makes visits memorable “That makes me feel good when you can make a change in somebody's life.”
The Richmonder 25: Coach Loretta Watson has been cheering on Richmond’s girls for 30 years “I grew up in the same projects that they're from. I know what it's like. I absolutely know what it's like to live in the projects and things happen.”