里士满自由报(Richmond Free Press)是一家34岁的非裔美国人社区报纸, 2026年2月12日关闭, 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.

根据出版商Jean Patterson Boone的说法, 里士满自由报, 一份34年历史的周刊报纸, 服务于里士满的非洲裔美国人社区, 将停止出版, 宣布将于2026年2月12日关闭. 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. 该文件由雷蒙德·布恩和让·帕特森·布恩于1992年创立,旨在提供均衡的覆盖面和促进公民参与。 The paper, founded in 1992 by Raymond Boone and Jean Patterson Boone, aimed to provide balanced coverage and promote civic engagement. 虽然没有提出具体理由,但停业反映了当地新闻面临的更广泛挑战,包括财政紧张和不断变化的媒体习惯。 While no specific reasons were given, the shutdown reflects broader challenges facing local news, including financial strain and changing media habits. 最终版本仍可在线查阅。 The final edition remains available online.