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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 20th, severe weather damaged homes and cut power for thousands in central Virginia + Dominion Energy crews are working to restore service while one resident’s house suffered a falling tree on its roof, leaving the family safe. FOX Richmond
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Lindsey Grizzard Braun died in a fatal car crash on July 31 when her car was hit by a speeding driver in Richmond—her mother, a former probation officer, contended that the justice system failed her daughter by not keeping violent offenders off the streets and noted that the driver, who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, received a 10-year sentence with five years suspended. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond Free Press photojournalists Regina Boone and Sandra Sellars have opened a powerful exhibition at Branch Museum that shows photos of the 2020 protests—Reframing Protest NOW: Design + Hope displays images from over 60 consecutive days on the streets. The museum also features Echoes of Us, an exhibit on Black identity, and both are open through July 12. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety uses trained actors to act as patients so medical students can practice exam and talking skills—helping them learn to care for patients in a clear and kind way. The program uses real-life scenarios and direct feedback to build essential clinical and communication abilities. Virginia Commonwealth University
- ➤ VCU Parking and Transportation earned three awards from the International Parking and Mobility Institute — it was named Organization of the Year, its LPR campaign won the Apex Award for Marketing and Communications, and executive director Josh Stone received the Emerging Leader of the Year award. Virginia Commonwealth University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State agencies have begun moving out of the James Monroe Building—a 29-story tower downtown—and plan to complete the move by spring 2026. Richmond Times-Dispatch
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ VCU researcher Kevin Matthew Byrd received the World Perio Research Award for his study on how COVID infects mouth cells and may link to other illnesses—he now leads the Digital Medicine Collaboratory that uses AI to study tissues and explore new treatments for cancer and related diseases. Virginia Commonwealth University
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Richmonder Kelly Lockwood Padgett, known for her tiny space projects for Amazon and Burning Man, is renovating a historic four-bedroom, three-bath home in Church Hill that has been gutted to the studs. She is blending modern features with historic elements — her largest job yet — and aims to complete the renovation by fall. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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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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Hadestown - Teen Edition
6:30-8 p.m. — Dominion Energy Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the teen adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell’s jazz-inflected folk opera about love and myth.
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