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Monday, March 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from Richmond, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico gathered on Saturday for the third annual Teen Summit RVA at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The free, day-long event offered creative sessions, confidence-building activities and job opportunity exploration—helping teens connect and learn. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Henry's famous words —Give me liberty or give me death— were first used 250 years ago to call Virginia colonists to arms against British rule; descendant Patrick Henry Jolly will reenact the speech Sunday at St. John's Church, with the celebration streamed online. This event is part of the commemoration of the nation's birth. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ The Old Dominion Postcard Club has kept interest in vintage postcards and local history alive in Richmond for nearly 50 years—its 60 members meet monthly at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center on Monument Avenue. The club also holds an annual November show at Chester’s Brightpoint Community College where dealers display many postcards for all tastes. Richmond Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers have proposed deep cuts to SNAP funding that affected over 866,000 people in February, which is nearly 10% of the population. Advocates warn that the changes—if passed—will force states and nonprofits to cover more food costs for low-income residents. Virginia Mercury
- ➤ Virginia became the second state to pass a law that requires companies using high-risk AI to check for bias in hiring, housing + health care. The law, if signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, will take effect in July + marks a step for states amid federal efforts to loosen AI rules. Virginia Mercury
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Richmond men's lacrosse team beat Georgetown 13-12 at Cooper Field (the team's first win over the Hoyas) and secured two wins against ranked opponents for the first time since 2022. The team will face St. Bonaventure University on March 29 at 2 p.m. at Robins Stadium (their next game). The Collegian
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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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Boney James Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The National — Ticketed event — Experience the smooth sounds of saxophonist Boney James from his new album 'Slow Burn'.
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NAWBO Richmond April Networking Event
8:30-10:00 a.m. — headquarters (hq) — Free for members, $15 for guests — Forge valuable connections with women business owners over coffee and light refreshments.
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