Sunday, March 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia War Memorial's 3rd annual '.9 K-9' Dog Walk paid tribute to the crucial roles and sacrifices of military and service dogs. 6 News
- ➤ Virginia State Police have issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert for 52-year-old Kevin F. Moody from Richmond, last seen early Saturday morning, with concerns for his health and safety. 6 News
- ➤ VCU and Richmond Police will perform an active shooter training exercise on March 12 at Monroe Park Campus, including simulated gunfire and injury scenarios. 12 On Your Side
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman died and two police officers along with a firefighter were injured in a house fire in Chesterfield County. 6 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The GreenCity arena project in Henrico County faces potential collapse, but the developer has pledged a last-minute payment to keep it alive. Richmond Times-Dispatch
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Central Virginia discovered their vehicles coated in dust from storms in Texas and New Mexico, initially mistaken for pollen. 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Five years after the first COVID case in Virginia, Richmond-area residents share their stories of losing loved ones to the pandemic, including 99-year-old Holocaust survivor Alan Zimm. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Five years after its first COVID-19 case, Virginia continues to evaluate the public health responses to a pandemic responsible for 23,000 deaths in the state. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Bright Eyes Live Performance
Indie-rock band Bright Eyes, featuring special guest Merce Lemon, will perform live at The National in Richmond.
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An Evening with Jim Messina
Jim Messina, renowned musician and member of iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina, will perform live at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA.
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Peña Verde: A Fusion of Global Folk Styles
Peña Verde offers a unique blend of creativity and cultural traditions through a rich tapestry of global folk music and acoustic practices.
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Lunar New Year Pop-Up Dinner with KOBOP
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a family-style dinner featuring a multi-course menu crafted by Chef Jason Song, including Korean BBQ and banchan, at Mise En Place.
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Gimme Gimme Disco: A 70's Themed Dance Party in Richmond
Experience America's largest disco party inspired by ABBA at The Canal Club, featuring a vibrant 70's dance atmosphere.
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Cirque Musica Symphonic Performance
The Richmond Symphony collaborates with Cirque Musica to present a breathtaking display of aerial acrobatics, accompanied by live orchestral music at the Carpenter Theatre.
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Folk Music Live: Tristan Dougherty Concert
Tristan Dougherty, a folk musician from Richmond, Virginia, will perform an evening of meditative finger-style guitar and storytelling at Trapezium Brewing Co.
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Bucko Live at Shockoe Sessions
Experience a live performance from the internationally acclaimed honky-tonk goof-rock group, Bucko, as part of a weekly concert series showcasing Virginia's musical talent at In Your Ear Studios.
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Richmond Book Club March 2025 Meeting
The Richmond Book Club will discuss 'James' by Percival Everett, a critically acclaimed novel reimagining Mark Twain's work from Jim's perspective, at the Capital Ale House.
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Omnigone Live Performance
Omnigone, a ska punk band with roots in the East Bay, will perform at The Camel, continuing the legacy of Link 80.
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