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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lego filed a permit with Henrico County for a 3700 square foot store at Short Pump Town Center as it builds local operations. The new store will be the company first local shop + it comes as Lego continues planning a large manufacturing facility in Chesterfield. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three former Cumberland Hospital patients alleged they were sexually assaulted by the facility’s former medical director, and a Richmond judge upheld most of the $360 million jury verdict while reducing each plaintiff’s punitive damages by $350,000 under Virginia’s cap—resulting in about $80,350,000 per patient. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Weijia Pan won the 2025 Levis Reading Prize for his debut full-length poetry collection, Motherlands—selected by the VCU MFA in Creative Writing program. He will receive $5,000 and give a reading on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at James Branch Cabell Library Lecture Hall as a hybrid event both in person and online. Virginia Commonwealth University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 200 students took part in the Taste Test Takeover in April, where they sampled new school meal options and rated Korean Chicken highest (141 responses) as part of a Student Advisory Council project. The council led this year-long effort to improve school meals and shared the results with the school board earlier this month. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating Reginald Thomas, a former city employee, who spent over $2 million of city funds on three businesses—one registered to his home on Stevens Street in Henrico County and two to a residence on Harmsworth Drive in Dumfries. Officials expect the total spending under review to rise as the probe continues. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Richmond officials released findings from a review of January's water crisis that showed an unclear chain of command and poor logistics—such as missed notifications for public showers and unstaffed water truck deliveries—hampered the emergency response. 6 News
- ➤ Henrico officials scrapped plans for a technology overlay district and now require developers to get board approval for new data centers. The new rules increase the distance between centers and homes to 500 feet — they also limit generator testing times and open a public hearing process for community input. Richmond Times-Dispatch
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond’s new apartment buildings now offer upscale extras such as a podcast studio, private movie theater and soon a golf simulator to attract renters—developers say these features help set the properties apart in a tight market. The trend is part of a growing effort to draw in new residents from areas with higher rents. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Megan Moroney Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Credit Union LIVE! — Ticket info via AXS Mobile ID — Experience the sounds of rising country star Megan Moroney in a lively evening performance.
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The Real Big Dogs Car Show
1-7 p.m. — Richmond Raceway — Free entry — Rev your engines and enjoy classic cars, food, and music at this exciting automotive event.
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Nate Bargatze Stand-Up Comedy Show
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Altria Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with breakout comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his relatable humor and charming storytelling.
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Concert by Fridayy
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Altria Theater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of music with Fridayy in Richmond.
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Pickleball 102 - Supervised Practice Drill and Play
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Huguenot Park — Cost info not specified — Build on your skills with guided practice in this engaging pickleball session.
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Richmond Book Club June 2025 Meeting
7-9 p.m. — Capital Ale House — Free entry — Discuss the twists and turns of 'Killers of a Certain Age' over drinks and dinner.
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Boyz II Men Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of one of R&B's most iconic groups live.
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Erin Lunsford Release Show
7 p.m. — Reveler — Check ticket prices for entry — Celebrate Erin Lunsford's new release 'Watch Out For Deer' with an opening set by Caroline Vain.
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49 Winchester Concert
7-11 p.m. — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Tickets on sale Nov. 22nd — Enjoy live performances by 49 Winchester, Dwight Yoakam, and The Mavericks.
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Sara Evans Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Beacon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the multi-platinum country star Sara Evans at the iconic Beacon Theatre.
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