Saturday, June 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hiss Off – a goth and Harajuku-inspired store – will open in Carytown at 3122 W. Cary St. on July 1, led by owner Sophie Smith, a Radford University graduate who has run a vintage online shop for four years. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 18th annual RVA Latino Festival began June 27 and continues today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with authentic Latin American food, music and games. The free event will showcase Latino vendors and a family-friendly atmosphere — highlighting Richmond’s vibrant Hispanic community. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ VCU has surpassed $500 million in research funding over the past six years — an 86% increase that supports work in health, engineering and humanities — as it partners with the federal government, Virginia and private companies to lead innovations that boost local life and the regional economy. Virginia Commonwealth University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edwards' family filed a $3 million lawsuit in Richmond federal court—alleging that Henrico Jail East staff ignored his chest pain and refused hospital transport on November 30 when he died of a heart condition. A jail doctor disputed the claims and said his review does not support a delay in emergency care. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ GRTC will launch new 60-foot buses that can carry 122 riders on the Pulse line on July 8. The buses have USB ports+ free Wi-Fi and digital displays, and eight more will join the fleet next year. 6 News
- ➤ Virginia conservation officers are boosting boat patrols as the Fourth of July holiday nears to enforce boating safety rules and prevent accidents. Lt. Joshua Thomas of the Virginia DWR said officers will focus on preventing boating while intoxicated and will remind boaters to wear life jackets—steps planned to reduce drowning risks. 6 News
- ➤ On Wednesday morning, ICE agents detained Salvador Calderon-Cuella outside the Chesterfield County Courthouse as he went to pay a $130 fine, prompting county officials and residents to protest the enforcement action. Jessica Schneider and others said the raid is unfair and endangers safe access to legal proceedings—critics note that similar moves across the state have raised worries about due process. Virginia Mercury
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ During its monthly meeting, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors approved plans for 441 new homes at 2201 Wonderview Drive + 5539 Beulah Road. Residents can expect more details from upcoming city announcements. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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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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RRRC Cul-de-sac 5K #1
7:00 PM — Shady Grove Elementary School — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy a fun and flat 5K course with farm-fresh fruit awaiting at the finish line.
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Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants Live
7:30-9 p.m. — In Your Ear Studios — Free entry — Experience vibrant Americana rock with Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants in an engaging live concert.
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Phosphorescent Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Broadberry — Tickets from $64 — Experience a lively evening with Phosphorescent at a popular Richmond venue.
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