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Nov 21, 2024 | 
richmonder.org | Michael Phillips |Rob Witham |David Lefkowitz
College basketball fame is earned during March Madness. But getting invited to that tournament is best done in late November. Thursday night in Charleston, VCU lost 69-66 in overtime to Seton Hall to fall into the loser's bracket at the Charleston Classic. The causes for the loss don't require a Ph.D. in basketball: The Rams got sped up and missed all five of their 3-point shots in overtime after going ice-cold in the final 4 minutes of regulation.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
richmonder.org | Michael Phillips |David Lefkowitz |Graham Moomaw |Sarah Vogelsong
Weather: Rain leaves this morning, last gasp of warmth this afternoonOn this date in 1925, the American Institute of Steel Construction convention opened with a prediction that in the year 2000, there will be 100-story skyscrapers and roads will be two or three levels high to relieve traffic congestion. Correction: In Friday’s edition, the date of the Imperial Airlines crash was listed incorrectly. It happened in 1961.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | Sarah Leonhardt |Emily Shea-Owen |Robin Schwartzkopf |David Lefkowitz
Season’s greetings, Richmond. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official RICtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items. Holiday shopping for a single in your life? Treat them to comfort, coziness, and little luxuries with these gift ideas.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | Robin Schwartzkopf |Sarah Leonhardt |David Lefkowitz
Since the Richmond Health Equity Fund began in 2021, it has distributed over $3.2 million to local organizations working to improve health and address disparities. At a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 7, city leaders spoke about their intention to keep the fund going. Originally funded with a $5 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act, the HEF has since diversified its sources to prepare for when the ARPA well runs dry.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | Robin Schwartzkopf |Sarah Leonhardt |David Lefkowitz
The Dept. of Public Works is in the midst of a citywide effort to replace aging traffic signs and install stop bars at intersections. DPW plans to install over 2,000 stop bars, which are designed to reinforce driver compliance with stop signs. Faded regulatory and street signs will also be swapped out for new markers. Look out for intermittent lane closures and slower traffic while crews are working. Work will be done on a daily basis from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and should be complete this winter.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | Robin Schwartzkopf |Sarah Leonhardt |David Lefkowitz
There are plenty of fun and fascinating things to do in Richmond as an older person. We put out the call to readers and did some research of our own to assemble this list of River City activities ideal for most seasoned Richmonders. Reader Margaret B. told us about a state law called the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act of 1974, whic allows Virginians over the age of 60to audit college courses at no cost. Reader Martha T. also shouted out the program, and recommended classes at VCU.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | Robin Schwartzkopf |Sarah Leonhardt |David Lefkowitz
The ballots have been cast and the results are (mostly) in — here’s a look at the people who will be sworn in to represent Richmonders after Election Day 2024. Dr. Danny Avula will be Richmond’s next mayor. The public health official claimed the lead in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th districts. With all precincts reporting, the unofficial results from the VA Dept. of Elections had Avula receiving 46% of the vote.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | Robin Schwartzkopf |Sarah Leonhardt |David Lefkowitz
VCU plans to break ground on its Athletic Village project on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The 41.7-acre development is located off Hermitage Road, just across the road from the future Diamond District and CarMax Park. Construction of the village will span four phases. When complete, the area will include an 18-court indoor/outdoor tennis facility, a 4,000-seat soccer stadium, a track and field complex, and a 20,000-sqft multipurpose training center. There will also be practice fields and parking areas.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | Robin Schwartzkopf |Sarah Leonhardt |David Lefkowitz
Richmond has tons of public art — and as of last month, it has a formal Public Art Commission. It’s now looking for new members. Although it has operated since 1991, the Public Art Commission had never been established in the city’s code. This changed in September, when City Council adopted an ordinance that created the official PAC and defined its duties and composition. PAC will be composed of nine members. One will be appointed by the mayor; the other eight will be selected by City Council.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
rictoday.6amcity.com | David Lefkowitz |Sarah Leonhardt |Robin Schwartzkopf
The 2024 Golden Hammer Awardswill be held at Hardywood Richmond on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.The awards, which recognize the transformative power of design in the community, are awarded annually by Storefront for Community Design, and Historic Richmond. The ceremony spotlights the architects, builders, and community partners who are working to make Richmond a better place.
