Daily
Richmond
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Byrd Theatre Foundation has initiated a project to restore the balcony seating, with new, wider seats expected to arrive in mid-March 2025, aiming to preserve the historic architecture while improving audience comfort. RVAHub
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two women were arrested in Brunswick County, Virginia, for the murder of a local rideshare driver, with the investigation aided by Facebook photos of them with their dog. 6 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime COO Tyree Brown and CFO Mark Harrison have acquired the Car Pool Car Wash chain, with plans to continue its 47-year tradition of service in the Richmond, VA area. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 REB Award for Teaching Excellence is accepting nominations until Feb. 18 to recognize and support outstanding teachers in the Richmond area with professional development grants. RVAHub
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond Mayor Dr. Danny Avula addresses a water crisis caused by a power outage at a treatment plant and announces the resignation of DPU Director April Bingham, with Anthony "Scott" Morris named as interim director. 12 On Your Side
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond offers budget-friendly bachelorette party options, embracing activities from boutique hotel stays to local brewery tours, ensuring a memorable yet affordable celebration. Richmond Magazine
-
Candlelight Spring: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
Experience a unique candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet at the historic Bolling Haxall House.
-
11th Annual Megsmiles 5K Run
Participants can choose between an in-person 5K, a virtual option, or a Kids Run, all taking place at Atlee High School in Mechanicsville, VA.
-
Weekly Worship Service
The River Road Church invites attendees to participate in a Sunday worship service both in-person and via livestream, featuring a welcoming community atmosphere.
-
Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
The event celebrates the launch of Rebecca Yarros' third book in The Empyrean Series, Onyx Storm, requiring proof of purchase for attendance.
-
Trying to Speak Spanish RVA
This event offers a welcoming environment for Spanish speakers of all levels to practice conversational skills while engaging in discussions about language and culture.
-
Puccini's Tosca at Dominion Energy Center
Experience an enchanting performance of Puccini's opera 'Tosca' conducted by Valentina Peleggi, featuring the Greater Richmond Children’s Choir at the Dominion Energy Center.
-
Loso's Winter Boogie All Vinyl Music Festival
An all-vinyl music festival featuring 9 acts across 3 stages, designed for the 21+ crowd in Richmond, Virginia.
-
Dizgo with Cleophus James Concert
Dizgo, a prominent name in the jamband scene known for their eclectic mix of genres and styles, will perform live alongside Cleophus James at Richmond Music Hall.
-
Leveraging AI for Agile Team Effectiveness
This session offers insights on improving Agile team performance through the integration of artificial intelligence, presented by industry expert Gil Pizano.
-
Alice In Wonderland: Falling Down The Cirque Rabbit Hole
This family-friendly aerial cirque production reimagines Alice's journey through Wonderland with stunning performances by a diverse cast of over 70 artists.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Well done is better than well said.
~ Benjamin Franklin
About Daily Richmond
Daily Richmond is a community newsletter sharing current events in Richmond, Virginia. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Richmond community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Richmond, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Richmond.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Richmond and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Richmond community.
We help people in Richmond save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Richmond, about Richmond, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Richmond
A free Richmond community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Richmond. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyrichmondnews.com/sitemap