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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jessica Wilson is preparing to open Grace, a vegetable-forward farmhouse-style restaurant at 6919 Patterson Ave.—the building that once housed Odyssey Fish and Billy Pie. She said the restaurant’s menu will be built around ingredients sourced from local farmers. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond will host RVA Fashion Week as emerging and established designers present collections and events from Monday, April 21 to Sunday, April 27. The week includes runway shows, art meets fashion presentations and community pop-ups—promising fresh experiences for local fashion fans. 12 On Your Side
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten VCU graduate programs are among the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings announced today — five from the College of Health Professions lead the list. VCU now has 22 graduate programs ranked — a sign of strong performance in several key disciplines. Virginia Commonwealth University
- ➤ Professor Laura Middlebrooks from VCU took a fall research trip to Spain — collecting over 2,000 photos and hundreds of videos of public art showing protest and local history — and will use her work to build a new course linking Spanish art with Richmond monuments. She visited cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Cadiz and Rota to deepen her study of art and community. Virginia Commonwealth University
- ➤ Due to more cell phone problems, Fairfield Middle School has changed its rule so that phones must be kept away all day and will be confiscated if not followed—held until parent pickup between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The new rule is in effect until May 16. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ Fairfield Middle School has set a stricter cell phone rule after a rise in issues—students must keep their phones off and away every day from April 7 until May 16 to help focus on academics. WRVA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southside ReLeaf launched the Go with the Flow mapping project to gather community photos of flooding from March 20 until Labor Day. University of Richmond students will use the photos to build a flood map for city leaders to seek funding for stormwater improvements—especially in areas lacking green space. 12 On Your Side
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state agency has narrowed five potential sites in central Virginia for a new youth prison that will cover 30 acres and house up to 96 youth offenders. Local officials in Hanover oppose a state-owned location due to narrow roads and limited utilities—while Chesterfield leaders support the project and the General Assembly will decide the final site. VPM
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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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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Altria Theater — Tickets needed — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's journey from Brooklyn kid to rock icon.
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Spring 2025 Career & Resource Fair
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Southside Community Services Center — Free entry — Explore diverse career opportunities and community resources in one event.
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Valerie June Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The National — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sound of Valerie June's distinctive voice and singing style.
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-9:15 p.m. — Bolling Haxall House — Tickets available — Experience a magical evening of classical music lit by candlelight featuring the works of Hans Zimmer.
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Maddy O'Neal Live
7-10:30 p.m. — Ember Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the launch of Maddy O'Neal's new self-titled project in an unforgettable night of music.
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Jonathan Facka Live
2-5 p.m. — Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — Free entry — Experience heartfelt songwriting that navigates through a range of emotions from love to rejection.
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