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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 4th Annual Jubilation in June Festival took place at Midtown Green on June 19 at 5 p.m. after city officials announced a change of venue from Intermediate Terminal on June 8; the festival featured DJ Rayvon, a Sister Rosetta Tharpe tribute, line dancing, and Grammy nominated R&B singer Carl Thomas with a fireworks show. RVAHub
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, dozens gathered on the campus of Virginia Union University to mark the 135th anniversary of Juneteenth with song, dance, and spoken word performances that connected them with personal history and honored freedom. 6 News
- ➤ A Juneteenth commemoration in Richmond brought descendants of enslaved people and those of slave owners together for a panel discussion that explored their shared history and initiated healing—organizers said the event marked the start of a movement toward lasting reconciliation. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond residents used ranked choice voting to pick 33 projects from a $3 million fund set for fiscal year 2026. The vote—open to those 14 and older and drawing over 5,000 participants—selected projects like bus stop upgrades, tree plantings and pedestrian safety improvements to be done in two years. Richmond Magazine
- ➤ A draft report reveals that Richmond's finance department wrote off over $3 million in business tax credits without informing business owners, prompting new city rules for refund notifications. An ongoing audit will check for unreturned credits — officials say affected account holders will be notified within 90 days after the review ends. 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Some Richmond-area students will start school in two months as health officials urge families to schedule summer wellness visits—these appointments let children receive required immunizations and physicals to meet school enrollment requirements. 6 News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Pickleball Beginner Class
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Rockwood Park — Check event page for cost — Learn the basics of pickleball and progress your game skills.
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