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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Forest Hill’s annual summer concert series kicks off this Sunday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Forest Hill Park near the Stone House with Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters performing a free show that will include a special tribute to long-time local resident Anne Shelton. RVAHub
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Science Museum of Virginia will host the touring exhibition Ultimate Dinosaurs starting May 31 — featuring interactive displays, dozens of fossil specimens and 17 life-size skeletons from global research. Visitors will also see the exclusive film Dinosaurs of Antarctica on opening weekend — with additional summer dinosaur events planned. RVAHub
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ VCU will celebrate its May commencement on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on 403 N. Third St. + the ceremony will include in-person events that honor over 4,900 graduates, including more than 3,100 undergraduates, with keynote address by Richmond native Everette Taylor. Virginia Commonwealth University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, the FTC will ban hidden fees on concert tickets, hotels, and short-term rentals as Virginia begins its own crackdown on surprise charges. Sen. Stella Pekarsky helped pass the bill that Governor Youngkin signed, and businesses must display full prices by July 1—restoring clear pricing for consumers. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ Five former RPS bus drivers say they were fired after they spoke at a school board meeting on April 8 in defense of overtime pay for after-school routes. The union filed a grievance—lawsuits are planned—and RPS said the drivers broke work rules, a charge the drivers dispute. Richmond Times-Dispatch
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ VCU Children’s Hospital will expand its neonatal intensive-care unit to care for more premature babies as the unit is often full & demand remains high. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is hosting special art tours in partnership with VCU's ALS Clinic to help people with ALS and similar motor neuron diseases connect with art and escape isolation. Participants like Jeffrey Hurley enjoy the tours — which select uplifting artworks — that build community beyond the hospital. 6 News
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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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Andy Frasco Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — James River Park Pony Pasture — Check for entry fees — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music and good vibes under the stars.
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Frida Kahlo Exhibition at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
12:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — $20 — Explore 60 rare works of Frida Kahlo, and enjoy additional art collections at one of Richmond's premier museums.
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Introduction to Archery for Seniors
10 AM – 12 PM — Rockwood Nature Center — Fee required — Discover the basics of archery with certified instructors in a welcoming environment.
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