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…
Notes from “Envisioning a Livable Mayo Bridge”
May 21, 2024
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We couldn’t make it out to the forum last night on the future of the Mayo Bridge hosted by the Manchester Alliance and Shockoe Partnership…
Ernest Moore newest 8th District School Board candidate
May 20, 2024
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VPAP now shows Ernest Moore as a new candidate for the 8th District School Board seat being vacated by Dawn Page. Can’t find any campaign…
An honor for the Playground Lady
May 20, 2024
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Gilda Marie Hines, resident of Gordon Avenue and employee of the City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities for 29 years, might…
Next Richmond’s People’s Budget meeting is May 29 at Southside Community Service Center
May 19, 2024
The next Richmond’s People’s Budget meeting is May 29: Join us for the next Richmond’s People’s Budget event in the 8th District! 📢 🗓 Date:…
Bike ride through Richmond trolley history this Wednesday
May 18, 2024
The weather is looking great for this Wednesday’s bike ride through Richmond trolley history: Get ready to cruise through the streets of Southside on your…
Wayside Springs Education & Work Day this Thursday
May 18, 2024
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The Invasive Plant Task Force is hosting a Wayside Springs Education & Work Day on May 23rd: Join the James River Park System and your…
Dandelion Health Reproductive Care now open on Hull Street
May 17, 2024
Dandelion Health Reproductive Care is now open and offering “reproductive care for all” at 1312 Hull Street. From the announcement: We are thrilled to announce…