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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders gathered Saturday in Gilpin Court to promote peace and offer resources after 15-year-old Dora Hill was fatally shot a month ago — organizers including Gwendolyn Andrews, local police, and community partners provided food and mentoring to youth. 6 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Morishia Vershonda Robinson, a 41-year-old from Tappahannock, died in a crash on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Henrico County on May 3—police said speed and not wearing a seatbelt contributed to the accident. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Henrico police are searching for 67-year-old Juanita Basterfield, who was last seen at 4:30 p.m. May 3 in the 3200 block of Croydon Road wearing a gold long-sleeve shirt under a white sweater vest—she suffers from dementia and is known to walk in the Harvie Road/Laburnum Avenue area. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, thousands gathered at Brown's Island for the annual ¿Qué Pasa? Festival celebrating 24 years of Latin American culture with over 100 vendors offering food, art and live music — organizers noted the event has grown each year and may expand beyond the island in the future. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Music announced a revised policy that will limit non-music students to two semesters of private lessons starting next semester to prioritize music majors, minors, scholarship recipients and ensemble participants—this change comes as rising demand and budget limits force the update. The Collegian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Tim Kaine spoke at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and wrote an op-ed in the Richmond Times-Dispatch explaining that Virginia’s mottoes Sic Semper Tyrannis and Perseverando urge citizens to stand strong against tyrants — a message that gains new weight amid today’s political debates. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Virginia’s Drought Monitoring Task Force said a Drought Watch is in effect for counties including Richmond—forecast calls for below normal rainfall over the next two weeks while major water storage reservoirs remain within normal ranges. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed 437 bills—almost four times more than past governors—and his choices on restoring voting rights one bill at a time have led experts to ask if he is using his power for policy or to build his brand. Some political scientists and former officials warned that this strong approach may make working with lawmakers more difficult. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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3-6 p.m. — St. Michael's Episcopal School — Free entry — Drop in for a fun afternoon where your kid will enjoy an extended day experience.
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David LaMotte Concert and Book Signing
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Union Presbyterian Seminary — Cost info not specified — Award-winning songwriter David LaMotte performs live followed by a book signing.
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RVA Networking Event - May
5-7 p.m. — HogsHead Cafe — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and expand your business network in a friendly atmosphere.
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Bald Eagle Tour
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Deep Bottom Park — Experience the beauty of Bald Eagles on a unique river tour.
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Troy Ramey Performance
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Hippodrome Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night of captivating songs and stories with songwriter Troy Ramey.
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2025 DownRiver Rip
7-11 a.m. — Robious Landing Park — Check the local paddling scene at this exciting downriver race event.
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Mother's Day Celebration at the Museum
11 AM – 6 PM — Virginia Museum of History & Culture — Free for moms — Celebrate Mother's Day with free admission and enjoy the rich history of Virginia.
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Amber Rubarth Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Richmond Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of a new old-soul generation artist with timeless classic vibes.
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