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Photo Wrap-up: Saturday eclipse, Fire station open house, and Spirt & Soul Car show

Linda Hemmila

Oct 14, 2023 — 2 min read

Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events starting off early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipes, but the people who came out were lively and had a good time. Fire Station #63 on Valley View Road hosted an openhouse drawing a large crowd who enjoyed food and a tour of the fire station. Spirt Soul Festival offered a hearty schedule of activities, amongst them a vintage car show with music provided by the Frisco Gang Vinyl Collective.

On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria

On 23rd Street, El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria delivers a heavyweight contender: the Super Carnitas Burrito. This neighborhood spot caters to hearty appetites with a burrito so packed with pork, rice, and beans that it’s a struggle to conquer. In the middle of the day, the cars whizzing by

Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

The Richmond Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert an office building into an emergency shelter, citing safety, parking, and community compatibility concerns. The unanimous decision at Thursday's meeting marked the culmination of months of heated debate over the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Historic Richmond bricks free to good home

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Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue

A man was injured Wednesday night on Chanslor Avenue after being reportedly struck in the head with a rifle during an attempted robbery, police said. According to Richmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lynnelle Sanchez, officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations around 8:58 p.m.: one near Espee Avenue

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On the Richmond Burrito Trail: 23rd Street’s El Mexicano Deli y Taqueria

Richmond Planning Commission rejects 37th Street emergency shelter proposal

Historic Richmond bricks free to good home

Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue