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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A driver wanted for critically injuring a woman in a Henrico neighborhood crashed into a building on Richmond's Southside Sunday afternoon while police chased him, and officers said the victim suffered a neck wound and was taken to hospital while at least two children were in the car — investigators are still searching for the suspect. 6 News
- ➤ Police said a person was shot on the 1900 block of Redd Street in Northside Richmond early Sunday near 2 a.m. and was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, with no suspects named. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ A person was hospitalized after a shooting in the Mosby Court neighborhood on Sunday morning and Richmond police are investigating the case. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Henrico Police responded to a shooting report at the 11000 block of West Broad Street when a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured gunfire around 3:30 a.m.—two groups argued in a hotel parking lot and one person fled, leaving five or six cars damaged but no injuries. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond’s iris has been the official city flower for over a century and grows in public gardens like Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and along the James River — local voters chose the flower in 1921. An iris show and sale will be held on May 4 at Lewis Ginter to let residents see many iris types in one place. Richmond Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Around 20 high school students from Blue Sky Fund volunteered Saturday at the UMFS campus in Richmond to prepare garden beds by mulching, weeding and planting vegetables and herbs — a project that supports youth education in the city. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Richmond City Council meets at 1 p.m. in City Hall to review the capital improvement plan for fiscal year 2026 and again at 6 p.m. to consider an ordinance for commission stipends while later this week the Planning Commission will vote on a master plan for The Shockoe Project and a committee will review the real estate assessment freeze and collective bargaining deals—key discussions that set the course for the city’s future projects. VPM
- ➤ Richmond’s planning department is set to present a zoning amendment to City Council this spring that would ban new tobacco, nicotine and hemp stores from opening within 1,000 feet of homes, schools and day cares—limiting new establishments mainly to commercial and manufacturing zones and paving the way for similar restrictions on cannabis outlets if they become legal. Richmond Times-Dispatch
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Pink Ribbon Boutique in Henrico makes bra shopping fun and girly for breast cancer survivors — using custom 3D scans and fittings to ensure a good fit. Manager Barb Van Tolingen said the store also handles insurance paperwork — creating a supportive, nonmedical space for clients. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The National Wheelchair Basketball Championships took place April 11—13 at Henrico Sports & Events Center—where 100 teams and over 1,100 athletes competed for a national title, organizers said. 6 News
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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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Magdalena Bay Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The National — Tickets available — Catch alternative pop duo Magdalena Bay with special guest Sam Austins in an exciting live show.
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Cool the City Campaign Launch
4-6 p.m. — Broadrock Sports Complex — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with community activities and learn how to enhance climate resilience in Richmond.
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Colorblind Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Canal Club — Ticket sales begin Friday — Experience the vibrant sounds of Austin's Colorblind with their new album release.
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Paul Reiser Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — The National — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with the iconic comedian Paul Reiser.
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