Wheels for Change ride for pedestrian and road safety
May 30, 2024
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HOMES: Racial Disparities in Neighborhood Home Values and Related Risks of Displacement
May 30, 2024
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia has released a report (PDF) saying that houses in Black neighborhoods are undervalued, leaving residents vulnerable to displacement. The…
Bakery coming to former Bank of America spot
May 29, 2024
From Richmond BizSense: Janet’s Cafe & Bakery is expected to open next year at 4701 Forest Hill Ave., where a three-story mixed-use building is currently…
Coqui Cyclery will be Cornerstone Cycle – the same but different
May 28, 2024
After a mostly closed last 5 months, Coqui is set to be reborn as Cornerstone Cycle in the very near future: From Richmond BizSense: Cornerstone…
Check out Gold Lion, Laura Lee’s, and Southbound for Dine Out For Pride
May 28, 2024
Join Richmond restaurants in celebrating National Pride Month with Diversity Richmond and OutRVA’s Dine Out For Pride this June 3rd – 9th. With each signature…
City Council to consider Shops at Stratford Hills AGAIN, street name for Gilda Marie Hines, and Seibert’s Towing contract
May 27, 2024
The agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting includes 2 items on this side of the river: ORD. 2022-205 To amend Ord. No. 2000-410-2001-10, adopted Jan….
This weekend is The Queer Weekend
May 27, 2024
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From Richmond Maker’s Market, Legend Brewing, and Basic City Beer: Big Gay Weekend is now The Queer Weekend! A two-day BLOCK PARTY OF THE AGES….
Celebrate the newly renovated Oak Grove Playground
May 26, 2024
There will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Oak Grove Playground on Saturday June 1 at 11AM: #RVA! We’re looking forward to welcoming you…
Late Night Basketball now going, runs through August
May 25, 2024
RVA Parks & Recreation’s LATE NIGHT BASKETBALL started yesterday and runs 6-9PM every Friday and Saturday until August 24 at four locations through the city.
It’s officially Richmond High School for the Arts!
May 24, 2024
From WRIC: In a momentous event on Friday, Richmond High School for the Arts, formerly known as George Wythe High School, held an official renaming…
FREE SUMMER CONCERT under the Big Tent at Hickory Hill on Saturday
May 24, 2024
The Richmond Symphony returns for a FREE SUMMER CONCERT under the Big Tent tomorrow, Saturday May 25 at 5PM at the Hickory Hill Community Center….
Maggie Walker Community Land Trust creates long-term affordable home ownership opportunities
May 24, 2024
Barry Green has a great piece at Next City on the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust: In a CLT, a nonprofit organization owns the land…
Watch for paving in Forest Hill Terrace over the next few weeks
May 23, 2024
A number of streets in the Forest Hill Terrace area will be closed over the next 3 weeks for paving. From the Department of Public…
Edwards Avenue shooting victim identified
May 23, 2024
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The victim in yesterday’s fatal shooting on Edwards Avenue has been identified as Tyshawn White, 18, of Richmond. From the RPD: Richmond Police detectives have…
General Assembly Richmond Delegation Town Hall set for Tuesday
May 23, 2024
A 2024 General Assembly Richmond Delegation Town Hall meeting will take place Tuesday, May 28, from 6:30-8PM at the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church at 4401…
Man shot to death on Edwards Avenue
May 22, 2024
A man was shot to death this afternoon on the 1600 block of Edwards Avenue. This killing is the 5th in South Richmond in 2024;…
More details on new showroom & restaurant combo Txtur and Stock
May 22, 2024
Axios Richmond has more details on the opening of the new furniture showroom & restaurant combo Txtur and Stock on Hull Street: Txtur specializes in…
Improvements planned for Hobby Hill, Westbury Lake, and Cherokee Dams
May 21, 2024
Recent increases in dam safety regulations by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has required the city to bring Hobby Hill, Westbury Lake, and…