# City Life: Richmond

Updated Fri Nov 6, 7:37 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Sales tax increase passes easily in Richmond, narrowly in Chesterfield](/richmond/stories/6009624519.md): Chesterfield's vote was divided between the urban core bordering Richmond and the more rural precincts in the southern portion of the county. (The Richmonder, 2026-11-03 23:23 EST)
- [Majority of Henrico voters backed Taylor, want their Commonwealth's Attorney in Congress](/richmond/stories/fc22bb69d3.md): 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. (8News (WRIC ABC), 2026-11-04 16:21 EST)
- [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.](/richmond/stories/2cd400171e.md): Max took his case to a jury and was awarded $2 million plus interest, a verdict the city intends to appeal. (The Richmonder, 2026-11-04 05:55 EST)
- [Chesterfield School Board member-elect talks roadmap for construction improvements](/richmond/stories/b8f79dc8fc.md): The election was for a one-year term before the seat resets in 2027. (8News (WRIC ABC), 2026-11-04 23:29 EST)
- [Henrico begins residential leaf-collection programs](/richmond/stories/8fb09de801.md): This week marks the start of Henrico County's residential leaf-collection services, with free and paid options available. (8News (WRIC ABC), 2026-11-05 11:05 EST)
- [Richmond Public Schools faces cafeteria staff shortage](/richmond/stories/34d9ecb153.md): Richmond Public Schools is working to serve healthier, made-from-scratch meals while facing a cafeteria staffing shortage, according to FOX Richmond (WWBT). (FOX Richmond (WRLH), 2026-11-05 19:50 EST)
- [Car strikes utility pole, leading to brief drop in water pressure](/richmond/stories/fa493f874f.md): The pumping station, located in Byrd Park, switched to generator power after the outage. (The Richmonder, 2026-11-02 19:52 EST)
- [Chesterfield seeks public input on library expansion](/richmond/stories/133e1fb0a3.md): The Chesterfield Public Library is seeking public input on an expansion of the Ettrick-Matoaca Library. (NBC12 (WWBT), 2026-11-06 18:42 EST)
- [Venture Wellness opens direct primary care practice in Chesterfield](/richmond/stories/28acd40430.md): 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. (Richmond BizSense, 2026-11-06 02:02 EST)
- [As Richmond's climate changes, so must its trees](/richmond/stories/6dd5362688.md): In Richmond, the sugar maple isn’t a happy camper. (The Richmonder, 2026-11-05 08:29 EST)
- [Campaign tied to Hanover raccoon raises $250,000 for animal control](/richmond/stories/ebad7276d3.md): 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. (NBC12 (WWBT), 2026-11-06 17:56 EST)
- [Former FBI agent Ed Kenney turns 100](/richmond/stories/5e7b0689f1.md): Ed Kenney of Henrico, a former FBI agent, turns 100. He recalled investigating John F. Kennedy's assassination and visiting Jack Ruby in jail. (WTVR CBS 6, 2026-11-06 10:42 EST)
- [Karl Bryan installed as Jamaica's honorary consul in Richmond](/richmond/stories/030dcbde1b.md): Karl Bryan was installed as Jamaica's Honorary Consul in Richmond, according to 8News. (8News (WRIC ABC), 2026-11-06 17:56 EST)
- [Henrico residents of Indian descent explain Diwali's meaning](/richmond/stories/1bc368d780.md): The Henrico Citizen profiles residents of Indian descent on Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, which takes place this weekend. (Henrico Citizen, 2026-11-06 16:40 EST)
- [49th annual Model Railroad Show will return to Science Museum of Virginia](/richmond/stories/119dfe87f1.md): The 49th annual Model Railroad Show will return to the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond in late November. (8News (WRIC ABC), 2026-11-05 11:26 EST)
- [8News gets sneak peek of The Notebook musical during Altria run](/richmond/stories/bd32e60beb.md): 8News got a visit from a special guest with The Notebook musical on Wednesday during its run at Richmond's Altria Theater. (8News (WRIC ABC), 2026-11-04 13:59 EST)
- [Shyndigz opens 24/7 dessert vending machine](/richmond/stories/14d5a63a42.md): Shyndigz has opened a 24/7 dessert vending machine, according to The Richmonder. (The Richmonder, 2026-11-05 15:26 EST)
- [Drag Race alum Mirage visits Richmond for Carytown show](/richmond/stories/b864320cbb.md): Drag Race alum Mirage traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond in late October for a show hosted by Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown. (8News (WRIC ABC), 2026-11-06 12:54 EST)
- [2 Become 1](/richmond/stories/9ce8e97801.md): Artspace invites its members to pair up with guest creators for “Duets.” (Richmond Magazine, 2026-11-03 13:17 EST)
- [Scripting the Blues](/richmond/stories/85bf79b000.md): Early 20th-century entertainer Gladys Bentley receives the musical treatment. (Richmond Magazine, 2026-11-03 10:09 EST)
- [Go Green](/richmond/stories/cd1a87c95c.md): The inaugural Richmond Pickle Party promises a weekend of snacking and celebrating. (Richmond Magazine, 2026-11-02 16:36 EST)
- [Be There With Bells On](/richmond/stories/52083af780.md): Kick off the season in style at holiday home tours, artisan markets and other merry events. (Richmond Magazine, 2026-11-02 13:55 EST)
- [Who Would Know?](/richmond/stories/841ac92108.md): Richmond Triangle Players’ “Real Housewives of the North Pole” bring the Claus out. (Richmond Magazine, 2026-11-04 11:13 EST)