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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southside Community Center in Richmond recently completed a $20 million renovation that added climbing nets—rock walls, swings, a boxing area, a second gym, and a walking track—to help families enjoy safe summer activities. The center now offers therapeutic programs, educational classes, and food services and will expand its facilities in other local centers soon. 12 On Your Side
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two young adults were killed in a shooting at Creekpointe Apartments in Midlothian just before midnight Friday—Chesterfield County Police said residents are not in danger and are not seeking suspects. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Richmond's 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal law that bans gun shops from selling handguns to those under 21—this ruling followed a lawsuit by Palmyra resident John Corey Fraser and sets the stage for a potential Supreme Court review due to a split with the Fifth Circuit. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Richmond Mayor Danny Avula formed a regional group with officials from Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties to address water problems after a boil water advisory in late May, high fluoride in April and a prolonged outage in January. The group will meet in July to inspect the water infrastructure and plan fixes — recommendations are expected by spring — to build a more resilient system. 6 News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Yeison Landero Live Music Event
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Get Tight Lounge — $24.25 — Experience a vibrant evening with Colombian rhythms as Yeison Landero lights up the stage.
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