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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During a weekend of award ceremonies, 12 On Your Side earned awards for best new series, best commercial, and second-place in public affairs programming—additionally, it won two Emmy awards for its 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. news shows on Saturday. 12 On Your Side
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Richmond police said one man was struck and killed by a car on Sunday night on the 2600 block of Broadrock Road, and the driver stayed at the scene as investigators looked into the crash—no further details have been offered yet—. 12 On Your Side
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ William Gifford Jr.—CEO of Altria Group—was the highest-paid executive among the region’s 20 largest publicly traded companies, with a $26.78 million compensation package reported for 2024. SEC filings show his pay far outpaced that of his local peers. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Commonwealth University’s Brandcenter launched its second production master class in collaboration with local creative and production companies to produce spec ads for brands including U-Haul, Party City and 5-hour Energy. The program gives art direction and copywriting track students hands-on experience from pitch to post - strengthening Richmond’s creative community. Virginia Commonwealth University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Outdoor workers in Richmond face extreme heat as temperatures climb into the triple digits, making outdoor tasks very demanding. Cooling centers — such as public pools, libraries, and shelters — will be available daily through Labor Day to help residents beat the heat. 6 News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Brandermill 7.4k Fun Run
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Clover Hill High School — Registration Required — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive neighborhood race through Brandermill.
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Sturgeon Fest 2025
2-6 p.m. — University of Richmond Fishing Dock — Check for entry details — Enjoy eclectic tunes from Virginia's Kendall Street Company as they jam by the water.
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