1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (222+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Thousands of Richmond residents packed Shockoe Bottom on Sunday for 804 Day, the city's signature annual celebration of local music, arts, food, and community — now in its 4th year. Rebecca Phillips, program recreation supervisor for 804 Day, said the event's mission…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (60+ words) Richmond's 3rd annual One World One Humanity Heritagefest drew community members, faith leaders, elected officials, and cultural performers to Masjid Bilal Saturday for a day of unity and cultural celebration. Richmond's 3rd annual One World One Humanity Heritagefest drew community members, faith…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (572+ words) RICHMOND — The Richmond Lions Club, in partnership with the Richmond Community Historical Society, invites the community to attend a free community picnic set for June 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Richmond Park, 210 S. Park St., Richmond. This family-friendly event in honor…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (178+ words) HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — A Mechanicsville veteran injured during his second deployment to Iraq received the keys to a new, mortgage-free, specially adapted home Saturday morning during a ceremony hosted by the nonprofit Homes for Our Troops. Retired Army Staff Sgt....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (100+ words) WTVR.com Some changes ahead for downtown Richmond social club Common House RICHMOND, Va. -- Changes are afoot at a hub of activity in the Arts District. Common House, the private social club, coworking space and event venue at 303 W. Broad St.,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (469+ words) Just outside of Downtown Richmond, there's an old school movie theater with an authentic organ that'll take you back in time at a reasonable price. At one spot in Richmond, Virginia, you can still see movies with the old-world setting…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (422+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — An afternoon of elegance, expression, and extraordinary young talent took over the Lakeside Park Club this weekend as The Society, Incorporated – Chickahominy River Women Chapter hosted its "Artistic Excellence SocieTea," a unique fundraiser designed to uplift and invest…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (353+ words) Kentucky SAVE is an animal rescue operating out of For Paws Unleashed in Madison County. The groups also work closely with the Madison County Animal Shelter. “For Paws went into the shelter to help get it kind of back up…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (205+ words) For the first time in over 25 years, the National Speech and Debate Tournament is coming to the mid-Atlantic, and it’ll happen in Richmond this summer. 7,000 students from 1,500 schools will descend on Richmond this June for the largest academic contest in…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (568+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond non-profit is helping historically underrepresented students overcome financial barriers to attend independent private schools and achieve their dreams. UP RVA serves as a support system for students who want to attend private schools but face financial…...