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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Young entrepreneurs held the first Soul Stir Youth Business Fair at Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center on Saturday—raising funds to buy care packages for foster children and learning key business skills like pricing and marketing, according to organizer Dr. Shweta Thackeray. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chesterfield County Police are investigating a drowning at Swift Creek Reservoir in Brandermill that occurred Saturday before 5 p.m.+ officers and the SCUBA Rescue Team located the body of an 18-year-old male two hours later while his identity remains withheld. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ An 83-year-old man was shot in the leg on Hull Street in Richmond’s south side on Saturday evening—police have said he was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as detectives investigate the incident. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Architects in Richmond are working with the community to design a memorial for 22,000 free and enslaved people buried at a forgotten African burial ground beneath an interstate and billboard — a site that has been neglected for years. Feedback from a public presentation at Abner Clay Park will guide updates to three design models over the next year or two — the project aims to ensure this history is honored. 6 News
- ➤ On July 12, community members saw three design proposals for a new memorial at Shockoe Burying Ground despite heavy rain. The designs focus on honoring the site’s history by either removing existing structures or repurposing them, such as converting the gas station + billboard into reflective spaces. 12 On Your Side
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Youngkin appointed Ron Jefferson—who spent 17 years lobbying for Appalachian Power—to the State Air Pollution Control Board, where he will fill one of two vacant seats for a four-year term. The move follows legislative reforms that shifted permit powers to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Richmond Times-Dispatch
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials warned that Hopewell's wastewater treatment plant spilled 1 million gallons of untreated sewage after a power failure at 11:50 p.m. on Friday, prompting a swimming advisory for parts of the James River and Gravely Run Creek. Residents and pets should avoid water activities in these areas—repairs are expected to be complete by Friday, July 18. 6 News
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Robins Junior Camp Week 6
9 AM – 4 PM — Independence Golf Club — Cost varies — Engage in golf and various learning activities designed for young campers.
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APRES Conference 2025
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Omni Richmond Hotel — Entry fees apply — Engage with industry leaders at a conference focused on professional development and innovative practices.
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Tell-Tale Talks with Chris Semtner
6-7 p.m. — The Poe Museum — $10, free for members — Delve into the life of Edgar Allan Poe with curator Chris Semtner as he discusses his latest book.
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Suggesting Rhythm - Inside The Coliseum
6-9:45 p.m. — Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — $15 ADV/$20 DOS — Experience the thrilling recreation of legendary Grateful Dead performances in an unforgettable musical journey.
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Chris Leggett and The Copper Line Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Get Tight Lounge — $14.55 — Experience an unforgettable summer night with Richmond's own Chris Leggett & The Copper Line.
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A Flock of Seagulls with Bow Wow Wow
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The National — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of classic 80s hits with legendary bands A Flock of Seagulls and Bow Wow Wow.
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Bravo TV Trivia Night
5-7 p.m. — The Broadberry — Free entry — Show off your Bravo TV knowledge with friends and win prizes in this fun trivia event.
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3D Creator Camp at St. Christopher's School
9 AM – 4 PM — St. Christopher's School — Check website for cost — Unleash creativity with exciting projects designed for young innovators.
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JoJo Siwa Concert
8–11 p.m. — The National — $92+ — Catch JoJo Siwa live in concert and experience an unforgettable night of music and fun.
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Iron & Wine + I'm With Her Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden — Tickets vary — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt Folk/Americana music amidst the beauty of a botanical garden.
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