5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (108+ words) A family of four raccoons has set up housekeeping in the attic of Richmond's 143-year-old Moore House, and the museum that owns the property says the uninvited guests never signed a lease. The Fort Bend Museum's associate director set up…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (48+ words) For three years, 19-year-old Keithvell Martin has danced at the corner of Belvidere and West Leigh streets in Richmond to spread joy to passersby. For three years, 19-year-old Keithvell Martin has danced at the corner of Belvidere and West Leigh…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (243+ words) “For 35 years, Down Home Family Reunion has created a place where culture is experienced across generations rather than simply observed,” said Bell. “Seeing families, artists, community organizations and local businesses gather in Historic Jackson Ward affirmed the importance of keeping…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (54+ words) The Kentucky State Fair officially began in Louisville, featuring rides, food, and agricultural exhibits through Aug. 30 amidst a $470 million transformation of the Kentucky Exposition Center. The Kentucky State Fair officially began in Louisville, featuring rides, food, and agricultural exhibits through…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (628+ words) Shipwright Dave Sharp draws on traditional Japanese tools and techniques to restore the 63-year-old fishing boat. For shipwright Dave Sharp, most interesting aspect of restoring the 63-year-old fishing vessel the Crystal S is its cultural heritage. “The distinctive part about…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (249+ words) The Dogwood Dell is a post-Great Depression venue created in Richmond just south of Carytown back in the 1940s, and the space’s summer-long free show series has been running for over 60 years. This past Saturday’s free show featured Richmond local and…...

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…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (601+ words) Virginia Humanities overcame financial setbacks to distribute 29 competitive grants this month that will provide vital monies to cultural organizations across the state. Eleven of the grant recipients are based in Hampton Roads. “The good news is that some federal funding…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (555+ words) Two numbers, 34, contain one of Richmond’s most historic events and is now forever preserved in a monument at CarMax Park. The masterpiece reflects the bravery of a group of 34 Virginia Union University students who participated in a peaceful sit-in at…...