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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richmond Police say a man was shot to death overnight on the northside near the 400 block of E Brookland Park Blvd—anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ A grieving family is calling for answers after inmate Demario White died on March 9 at Richmond City Jail following emergency 911 calls, while officials continue to review his cause of death. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Library of Virginia will host the Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory Symposium on Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to focus on long-term care for historic cemeteries with sessions on archival research, preservation planning and field visits. The free event offers a light breakfast, lunch and limited transportation — registration is required — to help guide community efforts in preserving these sites. Richmond Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula joined city leaders to tour the construction of CarMax Park, which will soon host the Richmond Flying Squirrels and be part of the 67-acre Diamond District. Crews said the stadium is on track to open for the 2026 season—key features like the seating bowl are nearing completion. FOX Richmond
- ➤ Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving spoke with host Catie Beck on the latest ‘Untold — A WTVR Podcast’ to share her experience growing up in Creighton Court amid family challenges and the city's drug problem. She explained how her success in sports helped her overcome early hardships as she works to improve jail procedures and security checks. 6 News
- ➤ Trailblazing civil rights leader William Fergie Reid turned 100 on Tuesday—he was the first Black politician elected to the General Assembly since Reconstruction. He co-founded the Richmond Crusade for Voters and will be honored next month by VCU’s Wilder School with a Lifetime Achievement Award—his legacy continues to guide lawmakers. Richmond Free Press
- ➤ At a March 20th meeting, Leadbetter Inc. asked to expand Ashcake Road Landfill that has run for 30 years in Hanover. Brown Grove residents oppose the plan—saying it may hurt their community—and the proposal will now go to the Board of Supervisors for a final vote. VPM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Neighborhood Association Corporation of America begins its three-day Achieve the Dream event at Virginia Union University—Richmond residents can attend workshops, receive personalized counseling, and begin a four-step process to qualify for a mortgage with no down payments or fees while voucher holders may apply rental assistance toward home loans. Richmond Free Press
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Tristan Dougherty Live Performance
Folk musician Tristan Dougherty will perform at Main Line Brewery, showcasing his meditative guitar playing and evocative lyrics about love and happiness.
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Bryan Park Criterium – VCA BAR Cycling Event
The Bryan Park Criterium is a cycling race held on a recently repaved loop in Richmond, VA, featuring various registration options and fees for participants.
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InnoVAte Conference Debrief
6-8 p.m. | SingleStone | Free entry | Discuss insights from the InnoVAte Conference and explore Agile innovation trends with the ScrumRVA community.
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Candlelight Concert: Best of Hip-Hop on Strings
Experience a unique candlelight concert featuring popular hip-hop music performed by a string quartet at Bolling Haxall House.
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Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
7:30-9 p.m. — Altria Theater — No cost info provided — Experience a live orchestral celebration of Naruto's iconic journey through music and film.
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Mackenzie Roark Live at Hardywood Park
6-9 p.m. — Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — Free entry — Experience a magnetic fusion of classic country and rock with Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants.
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Marley Hale Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Get Tight Lounge — Cost TBD — Experience the captivating country/folk sound of Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Marley Hale.
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Shawn Colvin Live
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Dominion Energy Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of Grammy-winning music from Shawn Colvin and the soulful sounds of Keb' Mo'.
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Hogslop String Band Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Broadberry — Tickets available — Experience a fusion of old-time string music with a bold, irreverent twist.
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RVA Networking Event - April
5-7 p.m. — HogsHead Cafe — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and expand your network in a relaxed atmosphere.
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