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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup is underway in Shockoe Bottom after a 3‑alarm fire on Wednesday severely damaged several businesses and homes—power losses and ruined goods have left residents and shop owners scrambling as investigators work to determine the cause. 12 On Your Side
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frederico Enriquez, chef and owner of Auntie Ning’s Filipino Food, will open his new restaurant at 15 E. Brookland Park Blvd on the North Side in mid-July to serve Filipino classics and new vegan options for lunch and dinner. The team will also host community days to offer free meals to the unhoused—showing their commitment to local support and long-term stability. Richmond Magazine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richmond police are searching for missing woman Arieta Robinson, 35 (last seen on June 22) and urge anyone with information to call the Youth and Family Crimes Unit. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced that galleries showing African, Indigenous American and Pre-Columbian art will close on July 7th for renovations—selected works will return in September while other galleries remain open as the museum prepares for a spring 2026 expansion and late 2028 completion. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will host its annual U.S. convention, Jalsa Salana USA, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on June 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—attendees from across the country will join in discussions, exhibits and panels on faith, human rights and interfaith relations. Richmond Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chesterfield Commonwealth's Attorney Erin Barr said she is deeply concerned over ICE detentions at the courthouse, where more than a dozen individuals have been detained since Friday while protesters gathered outside. She clarified her office is not involved with the operations—county Sheriff Karl Leonard said his staff received little notice about the arrests. 6 News
- ➤ Riding the bus in Richmond stays free until July 2026 after GRTC secured $6.8 million in last-minute funds to extend its Zero Fare program—and the transit agency will launch a new ad campaign and donation drive to keep the service running long term. Richmond Magazine
- ➤ GRTC will roll out new 60-foot articulated buses on July 8 during its TAP into Transit Day event at Main Street Station to ease overcrowding on busy routes. The buses hold 54 seats and allow up to 68 standing riders — a design that will speed up boarding and support the Zero Fare program. Richmond Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Health reported that nearly 1,200 Virginians visited emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses since May, with 246 on June 24 showing symptoms like exhaustion and heat stroke. Health officials say people working or exercising outside should drink plenty of water and rest — cooling centers are open at public libraries and the Salvation Army. WRVA
- ➤ On Thursday afternoon, Charles Esten performed a set for patients at Chippenham Hospital through nonprofit Musicians On Call—he said the music connected him to his reason for learning guitar and brought comfort to those in care. 6 News
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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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Jazz Funk Soul Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Tin Pan — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant blend of jazz, funk, and soul from a creatively talented ensemble.
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