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Election   -   Apr 26, 2024 Richmond Annex resident hopes to win a council seat in November
Richmond Annex resident hopes to win a council seat in November

Daniel Nathan-Heiss thinks the Richmond City Council should prioritize its residents and that the only path to “Pride” and “Purpose” is through hard work. Nathan-Heiss, who recently pulled papers to get on the ballot this fall, said he hopes to be the next District 5 representative because he feels, "

by Linda Hemmila
Apr 23, 2024 Richmond's historic International Hotel burned down one year ago, plans for property uncertain
Richmond's historic International Hotel burned down one year ago, plans for property uncertain

Behind a cement barrier and chainlink fence sits the charred remains of one of Richmond's important historical assets: the International Hotel. Destroyed in a raging blaze a year ago this week, the scorched wooden framework continues to deteriorate and can be seen listing above the fencing along with

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Apr 19, 2024 What's happening in Richmond: Pride + Purpose Day, Earth Day, Red Oak Spring Swing, and more
What's happening in Richmond:  Pride + Purpose Day, Earth Day, Red Oak Spring Swing, and more

• Richmond Promise Pride + Purpose Day @ East Brother Beer Friday, April 19, 3 to 9 p.m. Richmond Promise will team up with East Brother Beer Company to take part in the Richmond-based brewery’s Pride + Purpose Day series celebrating the Richmond community. As part of the collaboration, 10 percent of

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Apr 11, 2024 Things to do in Richmond this weekend: Masquers new play, Literacy Festival, Men Who Cook, and more
Masquers

• Spring Awakening @ Masquers Playhouse APRIL 12 – MAY 5, 2024 Spring Awakening is based on a scandalous German play from 1891 about sexual awakening and self-discovery. In the 2006 Broadway show it was turned into an alt-rock musical with a folk-infused rock score. IT WON 8 TONY AWARDS including BEST MUSICAL!

by Linda Hemmila
Apr 08, 2024 Richmond pauses to view eclipse
Richmond pauses to view eclipse

A rare, fogless spring day provided perfect viewing conditions for Monday's partial eclipse, drawing a lively crowd to Richmond's main library. The library, which hosted the viewing party, handed out ISO-certified-safe solar eclipse glasses for viewing to delighted viewers of all ages who started to gather

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire
Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire

Updated at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Richmond Fire Department responded to a call for a vehicle fire and found a garbage truck partially engulfed and powerlines above the truck also ablaze. The call came in just after noon Thursday when a resident in the 900 block

by Linda Hemmila
Apr 01, 2024 Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record
Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record

Richmond's own Daisy Ptak secured her place in Guinness World Records Monday afternoon when the scarf she crocheted measured 982 feet long, beating the previous record by 142 feet. The official measuring took place in front of Richmond's Craneway Pavilion, with the help of many volunteers,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 30, 2024 Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond
Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond

Renovations have begun on what will become a new Dollar Tree store at the corner of San Pablo and Barrett Avenues, ending neighborhood speculation as to the future of the property, which has been vacant since 2017. The retail project, which sits directly behind the numerous single-family homes that line

by Linda Hemmila
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