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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Richmond will celebrate Maggie Walker’s 161st birthday in July with events on July 12, July 15, and July 19—honoring her legacy as the first African American woman to charter a bank. The city has planned a cemetery clean up, a community history exhibition with a bus tour, and a day of service to mark the milestone. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ VCU’s Virginia Center on Aging got nearly $600,000 in new funding from the federal Administration for Community Living to start a program helping older people who face abuse and neglect. The grant will let local groups offer emergency housing, legal aid, home meals, and rides — services provided in Richmond and nearby counties. Richmond Magazine
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 12 year old boy from Petersburg saved his two younger brothers and his grandmother from a quickly spreading house fire on June 3 and was honored by the city council and named an honorary firefighter—Petersburg fire chief Wayne Hoover said his quick thinking saved his family's lives. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday evening, Nichole Armstead won an uncontested primary—she will continue serving as the city's treasurer. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the nomination for lieutenant governor on Tuesday in a close race statewide. Richmond voters gave her a 10,500-vote lead over former Mayor Levar Stoney because they blamed him for a water crisis and his support for a casino — issues that stirred local anger. 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Virginia Commonwealth University, scientists in a Richmond lab are using a new chimeritope technology—stitching together snippets of proteins from multiple OspC strains—to develop a Lyme disease vaccine and treatments for other tick-borne illnesses. They are working with the National Institutes of Health to start human trials in the coming years as tick populations and their diseases continue to expand globally. Virginia Commonwealth University
- ➤ Musicians On Call will host a celebration event on June 26th at 1:30 p.m. at Chippenham Hospital (7101 Jahnke Rd) where Charles Esten will perform to mark the launch of the expanded bedside music program in partnership with HCA Healthcare. RVAHub
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Evermore Bridal Boutique, owned by sisters Rachel Hersh and Tammy Vreeland, offers personalized bridal services with size-inclusive dresses ranging from $500 to $4,000. They moved from the 100 block of Sycamore Street to a fairytale new space in Old Towne Petersburg’s historic district on the 400 block in early June — a change that gives every bride a memorable experience — and now continue their family tradition. Richmond Magazine
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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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Camp Red Tail Hawk
9 AM – 1 PM — Rockwood Park — Registration begins April 21st — Explore nature, make friends, and engage in fun activities like archery and fishing.
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Validating Java with Policy as Code (PaC)
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Ippon Technologies — Free entry — Discover how Policy as Code enhances the security and compliance of Java projects with industry expert Jimmy Ray.
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Foam Party
1-3 p.m. — Ettrick Park — Snacks provided — Dive into a bubbly sea of foam for ultimate summer fun with family and friends.
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Shaping Tomorrow Design Book Launch
9-11 p.m. — Panel Discussion — Free entry — Explore design trends with industry experts during the launch of a new design book.
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Davy Knowles Live Performance
8:00-9:30 PM — The Tin Pan — Food and drink minimum of $15 — Experience the guitar wizardry of Davy Knowles in an intimate setting.
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Virginia Snake Identification Workshop
1–2:30 p.m. — Rockwood Nature Center — Free entry — Learn to identify local snakes to stay safe outdoors and enhance your nature skills.
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Faster Pussycat Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ember Music Hall — Tickets available — Rock out to Faster Pussycat, a hard rock band with a legacy dating back to the late '80s.
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