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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ VCU Police investigated a bomb threat made to the MCV campus on May 4 shortly after 8:00 p.m.—officers were on scene, operations remained normal and locals were advised to avoid the area until further notice. 12 On Your Side
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local restoration experts are working to save historic wedding gowns and paintings so families can keep their stories alive—conservators like Colleen Callahan and Beth Fulton use special tools and matching fabric to mend delicate items. Richmond Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joe Feagin, a retired professor from higher education, warned that conservative efforts are rolling back progress at Virginia universities as officials cancel racial literacy courses and shift governance to state-appointed boards—actions that worry faculty and students. Conservative groups plan further reforms that will cut federal funding and reshape academic policies—moves critics say threaten academic freedom and research quality. Virginia Mercury
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public meetings are set this week at City Hall where officials will review tax rebate errors, water treatment issues, school program updates and affordable housing proposals — sessions run from 4 p.m. Monday through 2 p.m. Thursday — while in Albemarle County, supervisors will vote on the FY26 budget and capital improvement plan at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Charlottesville. VPM
- ➤ Chesterfield leaders are asking residents and business owners to review a plan to improve a busy stretch of Route 10 with pedestrian upgrades and a new village node idea—an open house is set for Tuesday, May 6 at the Beulah Recreation Center and comments will be accepted online until May 23. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ On May 17, Virginia Commonwealth University will host a panel event for the 71st anniversary of Brown v Board of Education organized by the Virginians for Reconciliation Project, featuring seven former governors, all white. Critics say the event lacks current Black leaders — key voices who could highlight Virginia’s past and future, and they urge organizers to broaden the panel. Virginia Mercury
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ VCU students Reena Sethi and Ihita Bolisetty started a chapter of the Brain Exercise Initiative to help seniors exercise their minds at a local assisted living facility in Chesterfield County. Volunteers visit five days a week with activities like simple math, trivia questions, and art projects — the group now has almost 200 volunteers — and they gather research to improve care for seniors. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Few animal hospitals in the Richmond area offer round-the-clock emergency care for pets—Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center near the Goochland-Henrico border and Virginia Veterinary Centers Short Pump on Greybull Drive are available to treat critical cases. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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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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Regular Day Drop-in
3-6 p.m. — St. Michael's Episcopal School — Free entry — Drop-in for Extended Day fun and activities your kid will never want to leave.
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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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Regular Day Drop-in
3-6 p.m. — St. Michael's Episcopal School — Free entry — Drop in for an afternoon of fun where your kid will never want to leave.
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Richmond Virginia Foster Care Information Session
6-7:30 p.m. — The Queen's Library Tea Room — Free entry — Discover how you can support local children and families in need of foster care.
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