Around Town ·
Sales tax increase passes easily in Richmond, narrowly in Chesterfield
Chesterfield's vote was divided between the urban core bordering Richmond and the more rural precincts in the southern portion of the county.
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City Life
Around Town ·
Majority of Henrico voters backed Taylor, want their Commonwealth's Attorney in Congress
Democrat Shannon Taylor has declared victory in the race to represent Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, addressing supporters at a watch party in Henrico Tuesday night.
Around Town ·
A jury ordered Richmond to pay $2M to a man who fell after a library railing broke. Now the city’s insurer is suing Richmond.
Max took his case to a jury and was awarded $2 million plus interest, a verdict the city intends to appeal.
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Schools ·
Chesterfield School Board member-elect talks roadmap for construction improvements
The election was for a one-year term before the seat resets in 2027.
Around Town ·
Henrico begins residential leaf-collection programs
This week marks the start of Henrico County's residential leaf-collection services, with free and paid options available.
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Schools ·
Richmond Public Schools faces cafeteria staff shortage
Richmond Public Schools is working to serve healthier, made-from-scratch meals while facing a cafeteria staffing shortage, according to FOX Richmond (WWBT).
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Around Town ·
Car strikes utility pole, leading to brief drop in water pressure
The pumping station, located in Byrd Park, switched to generator power after the outage.
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Culture & Events ·
Chesterfield seeks public input on library expansion
The Chesterfield Public Library is seeking public input on an expansion of the Ettrick-Matoaca Library.
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Health ·
Venture Wellness opens direct primary care practice in Chesterfield
Venture Wellness, a membership-based practice that does not bill insurance, has opened in Chesterfield. It is at least the fourth such provider to open locally in a couple of years.
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Weather & Environment ·
As Richmond's climate changes, so must its trees
In Richmond, the sugar maple isn’t a happy camper.
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Around Town ·
Campaign tied to Hanover raccoon raises $250,000 for animal control
Nearly a year after a raccoon was captured in a Hanover County ABC store, a campaign tied to the animal raised $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control.
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Around Town ·
Former FBI agent Ed Kenney turns 100
Ed Kenney of Henrico, a former FBI agent, turns 100. He recalled investigating John F. Kennedy's assassination and visiting Jack Ruby in jail.
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Around Town ·
Karl Bryan installed as Jamaica's honorary consul in Richmond
Karl Bryan was installed as Jamaica's Honorary Consul in Richmond, according to 8News.
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Culture & Events ·
Henrico residents of Indian descent explain Diwali's meaning
The Henrico Citizen profiles residents of Indian descent on Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, which takes place this weekend.
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Culture & Events ·
49th annual Model Railroad Show will return to Science Museum of Virginia
The 49th annual Model Railroad Show will return to the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond in late November.
Read at 8News (WRIC ABC)
Culture & Events ·
8News gets sneak peek of The Notebook musical during Altria run
8News got a visit from a special guest with The Notebook musical on Wednesday during its run at Richmond's Altria Theater.
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Culture & Events ·
Shyndigz opens 24/7 dessert vending machine
Shyndigz has opened a 24/7 dessert vending machine, according to The Richmonder.
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Culture & Events ·
Drag Race alum Mirage visits Richmond for Carytown show
Drag Race alum Mirage traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond in late October for a show hosted by Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown.
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Around Town ·
2 Become 1
Artspace invites its members to pair up with guest creators for “Duets.”
Read at Richmond Magazine
Culture & Events ·
Scripting the Blues
Early 20th-century entertainer Gladys Bentley receives the musical treatment.
Read at Richmond Magazine
Culture & Events ·
Go Green
The inaugural Richmond Pickle Party promises a weekend of snacking and celebrating.
Read at Richmond Magazine
Culture & Events ·
Be There With Bells On
Kick off the season in style at holiday home tours, artisan markets and other merry events.
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Around Town ·
Who Would Know?
Richmond Triangle Players’ “Real Housewives of the North Pole” bring the Claus out.
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Around Town ·
Public Utilities update on low water pressure
[email protected] Mon, 11/02/2026 - 20:20 Note: this page will include the most up-to-date information about low water pressure on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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