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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FOX Richmond is hosting a teacher supply drive on Sunday, July 27 at the Diamond where community members will drop off items to stock the Teacher Store for Richmond Public Schools—local partners like the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Bricks & Minifigs, and Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci support the event by offering free game tickets to donors. FOX Richmond
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frontier Airlines will expand service at Richmond International Airport—twice-weekly flights to Atlanta begin on October 17 with fares as low as $29, and flights to Denver start on October 19 with fares from $59. Tickets must be purchased by July 28 for travel through December 18, with some blackout dates applying. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Civil rights groups are asking a Richmond federal court to rule that Virginia’s practice of automatically stripping voting rights from those convicted of felonies violates the Virginia Readmission Act of 1870. The groups argue that the law wrongly includes crimes not seen as felonies at the time and will seek to certify a class-action suit that could affect about 300,000 voters — a move aimed at restoring voting rights. VPM
- ➤ On June 9, Gilpin residents attended a City Council meeting to support the proposed transfer of Gilpin to the Richmond Development Corporation after being paid $20 by Venable Community Services—hired by RRHA. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ On Tuesday, Director Stephen Willoughby detailed plans to improve emergency communications by introducing a new opt-in alert system called Richmond Ready Alerts, with nearly 8,000 residents signed up. Some council members, including Councilwoman Sarah Abubaker, remained skeptical—citing the 3.5% participation rate and urging more accountability and data before future emergency operations. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ Henrico resident Curtis Brandon, a public educator, said Social Security mistakenly claimed he was overpaid by about $6,000, withheld his June check and demanded repayment without proper explanation. After his local field office meeting, he received a new letter that restored most of his monthly retirement benefits—though $561 was still withheld and he filed another reconsideration request. 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A federal official said during a Tuesday hearing that UNOS in Richmond did not fix safety problems after a 2021 Kentucky case where a patient woke up after being prepped for organ donation — one in every five cases had signs that patients were not ready — and officials are reviewing the rules to keep patients safe. The investigation shows that steps are still being taken to improve the organ transplant process. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tyrell Boyd knocked his opponent Derrick Vann to the mat with a final knockout in the seventh round at Benedictine College Preparatory’s Boxing Smoker on March 8 at the McMurtrie-Reynolds Pavilion in Goochland, improving his record to 15 wins and no losses. River City Promotions, led by co-founders Eric Ash (a former boxer) and Liz Cane, organized the event and will host more bouts on Sept 19 at Main Street Station in Shockoe Bottom. Richmond Magazine
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Virginia Career Works - Henrico Center Career Fair
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Virginia Career Works - Henrico — Free entry — Explore exciting career opportunities and connect with top employers ready to meet talent like you.
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Collect A Con
8 PM-1 PM — Greater Richmond Convention Center — Ticket info not provided — Discover the nation's largest gathering for trading cards, anime, and pop culture collectibles.
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National Aunties and Uncles Day Picnic
2-5 p.m. — Yaupon Place — Free entry — Celebrate familial bonds with a lovely picnic and fresh flower bouquet crafting in the park.
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Thank You Scientist Live
7-11 p.m. — Richmond Music Hall — $ — Thank You Scientist brings their wacky brand of prog/jazz along with special guests Spilly Cave.
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Jr. Scientist Program at St. Christopher's School
9 AM – 4 PM — St. Christopher's School — Cost varies — Dive into science and technology with hands-on space flight simulations and engaging projects.
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Sumac Concert
7-10 p.m. — Gallery5 — Check ticket info — Experience the profound and humanistic sounds of Sumac's latest album, May You Be Held.
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Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Rockwood Nature Center — Cost info not provided — Learn basic bike maintenance skills with hands-on instruction.
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Tentative Decisions Live Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Get Tight Lounge — Concert tickets available — Enjoy the melodic tunes of Tentative Decisions with their hit song 'Green Tracksuit'.
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Drive By Truckers Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Maymont — $35 General Admission, $55 Gold Circle — Experience the raw storytelling and Southern rock sounds of Drive-By Truckers live in concert.
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Tristan Dougherty Live Performance
10 AM – 4 PM — Dorey Park Farmers Market — Free entry — Enjoy the soothing sounds of folk music with meditative guitar and heartfelt lyrics.
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