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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The LEAF Project is providing transitional housing and essential resources to individuals facing homelessness in Richmond since September 2024. The program operates two houses—one for men and one for women—and pairs participants with counselors and support to help them gain stability. 6 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash with multiple life-threatening injuries closed a section of Route 1 in Chesterfield County on March 31 at about 2:57 a.m. when a blue 2016 Toyota Tacoma crossed the center lane and hit a white 2022 Toyota Corolla, police said, and the road remains closed from Happy Hill Road to Woods Edge Road for an extended time. 6 News
- ➤ A head-on crash on the 16400 block of Route 1 happened just before 3 a.m. on March 31 when a blue 2016 Toyota Tacoma crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a white 2022 Toyota Corolla, causing multiple life-threatening injuries and closing the road in both directions between Happy Hill Road and Woods Edge Road. FOX Richmond
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ VCU professor Supriyo Bandyopadhyay built tiny antennas that can help small devices work better, and a Canadian startup called TandemLaunch showed the design at CES in Las Vegas. The spin-out, Seta Connectivity, will work to scale up production and sell the design for use in Bluetooth and medical devices — a plan that may change how these products operate. Virginia Commonwealth University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FAA announced that 7,500 applicants are now being referred for testing to fill a nationwide shortage of 3,000 air traffic controllers — including 133 needed from nine Virginia facilities. The agency will boost starting salaries by 30% and cut the hiring process to keep our skies safe. Virginia Mercury
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In January, VCU Medical Center lost its regular water supply for seven days and staff had to carry water up elevators to flush toilets while canceling surgeries, which cost about $20 million in revenue but did not harm patients. The hospital later purchased 2.5 million gallons of water and is adding water tanks for future outages — a step aimed at preventing another crisis. Richmond Times-Dispatch
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Carytown site once planned for a hotel is now set for a 17-unit townhome development. Cornerstone Homes and Doswell Ventures will build the townhomes on the 0.75-acre plot at 100 N. Thompson St. and 3600 Floyd Ave after KM Hotels' 2019 plan for a 127-room Residence Inn did not come to fruition. 6 News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Tre. Charles Live Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — The Branch Museum of Design — Ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and wine — Experience the soulful sounds of Tre. Charles blending R&B and indie vibes.
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Live Dead and Brothers Concert
7:30-9:30 PM — The National — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing journey through psychedelic blues and the essence of jam band music.
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Tristan Dougherty Concert
6 PM — Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton — Free entry — Experience the soothing folk melodies of Richmond's own Tristan Dougherty while enjoying craft brews.
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The Hot Seats Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — Entry fee not listed — Enjoy a lively evening of stringband music with a group known for their energetic performances.
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AWOLNATION with Bryce Fox
7-9 p.m. — The National — Tickets available — Enjoy an electrifying performance by AWOLNATION featuring special guest Bryce Fox.
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