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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s 23 community colleges ended diversity, equity and inclusion practices on March 20 with a state board resolution that now requires all programs to meet federal non-discrimination rules — officials said this change protects federal funding. The board also revised its strategic plan and renamed its advisory council to reflect a shift toward merit-based opportunities. Virginia Mercury
- ➤ VCU School of Medicine’s M.D. Class of 2025 held a Hollywood-themed Match Day celebration on March 21 at the National Theater, where 99% of students matched into residency programs and 32 chose to remain at VCU. The dean greeted the crowd with a humorous Spanish accent while couples matched into their chosen specialties to stay in Richmond. Virginia Commonwealth University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond residents are invited to join the Go with the Flow project to report flooding issues via an online survey until Sept 1. Southside ReLeaf and researchers from the University of Richmond will use the data to build a model that pinpoints flooding hotspots—guiding future improvements. VPM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Henrico Police celebrated the opening of their new South Station on Airport Drive in Varina, replacing the Fair Oaks Station used for 20 years. The 20,000-square-foot facility houses about 160 officers plus units for patrol, traffic safety, SWAT and canine teams and has upgraded spaces for training and dispatch. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ City leaders and community members, including Mayor Danny Avula and Denise Rimes, toured Rudd's Mobile Home Park on the Southside and saw homes with falling floors, broken ceilings and no heat. At Tuesday night's meeting, 2,000 RISC members pressed the mayor to invest 6 million dollars over the next three years for repairs and gun violence reduction programs, and he will present his budget plan on Thursday. 6 News
- ➤ Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed 158 bills passed in the 2025 General Assembly session — including proposals to raise the minimum wage and add a waiting period for gun purchases. Lawmakers will review the vetoes when they return on April 2. 6 News
- ➤ The City of Richmond is correcting an error on property tax rebate checks that mistakenly printed incorrect names on thousands of mailed checks—officials from the Department of Finance are canceling those checks and reissuing them with the correct information. City officials also confirmed that there is no risk of identity theft and that affected property owners are being notified. 12 On Your Side
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sophomore Melissa Nwakalor swam in the NCAA Championships in Federal Way, Wash and finished 24th out of 85 in the 50 freestyle finals with a time of 22.01 seconds—she was the top swimmer among mid-major teams. She said the meet showed her there is more work ahead to build strength and speed. The Collegian
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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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FridaFest! 2025
1-7 p.m. — Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — Free entry — Celebrate Frida Kahlo with live music, art demonstrations, and food trucks at this vibrant community festival.
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The Tallest Man on Earth Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The National — All Ages — Experience the unique sounds of The Tallest Man on Earth as he showcases songs from his latest album.
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