Daily
Richmond
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond’s Dominion Energy Riverrock Festival continues today at Brown’s Island with outdoor competitions, live music, and local challenges — the three-day event features a 10K scramble, rock climbing, and dog agility contests — organized by Sports Backers and Venture Richmond. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mindy Muntean has been named the 2024-25 HCPS Support Employee of the Year for her outstanding contributions and dedication to Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS). Richmond Times-Dispatch
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Richmond received unexpected 2025 second-half real estate tax bills when over 33,000 taxpayer records were incomplete during data transfer so mortgage lenders did not get the bills as usual. The Department of Finance is working with the MUNIS team to fix the issue—if you normally pay your own tax bill, please complete your payment before June 16. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ The Richmond Police graduated 23 new cadets in its largest class in years—an event that highlights the department's effort to expand its force. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Virginia governors gathered at VCU on May 17 to mark the 71st anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education—Gov. Glenn Youngkin and several former governors called for ongoing progress while former Gov. Doug Wilder boycotted the event, saying he is dismayed by the state’s fading focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. The celebration highlighted Virginia’s long history of segregation struggles and stressed the need to address current disparities in education and policy. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Pickleball Bootcamp
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Harry G. Daniel Park at Ironbridge — Cost not specified — Elevate your skills with fun drills focused on techniques and strategy in pickleball.
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Food Protection Manager Certification Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Commonwealth Autism — Registration required — Gain essential food safety skills and become a certified Food Protection Manager under the NRAEF ServSafe® program.
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Melissa Carper Live at The Camel
8 PM - 12 AM — The Camel — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of indie folk music by Melissa Carper and friends.
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Asleep at the Wheel Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Tin Pan — $15 food and drink minimum — Enjoy a night of Western swing music with the legendary Asleep at the Wheel.
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Eric Roberson Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Tin Pan — $15 minimum food and drink — Experience the phenomenal sounds of GRAMMY-nominee Eric Roberson in an intimate setting.
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TLC Concert in Richmond
11 PM – 3 AM — 1001 Haxall Point, Richmond, VA — $145+ — Experience the electrifying hits of TLC live on stage for an unforgettable night.
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Spring Artisan Market at Zorch Pizza
2-6 PM — Zorch Pizza Parlor — Free entry — Discover unique local crafts in a family-friendly atmosphere with furry friends welcomed.
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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, where your kid will never want to leave.
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A Place To Bury Strangers Concert
7-11 PM — Richmond Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of A Place To Bury Strangers as they perform tracks from their latest album.
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Regular Day Drop-in
3-6 p.m. — St. Michael's Episcopal School — Free entry — Drop-in for a fun-filled Extended Day experience your kid will love.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Albert Einstein
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