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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vendors set up stalls at Rockwood Park for the Latino Farmers Market to help local Latino entrepreneurs sell foods, crafts, and other products—and the event will run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until November 1. 12 On Your Side
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Workers at Norfolk Botanical Garden voted to form a union with nearly two-thirds in favor and will join the IAM union after the National Labor Relations Board certifies the vote later this month. Union organizer Bridget Fitzgerald said workers want a stronger voice on safety rules and fair pay — many earn about $15 per hour. VPM
- ➤ Delaware-based LLCs Skyward Holdings and Aeris Investments purchased over 1,200 acres in Chesterfield zoned for data center projects for nearly $60 million—this deal may boost tech development and bring new job opportunities in the area. Richmond Times-Dispatch
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Lockwood Padgett of Wood & Locks has transformed vintage trailers and trucks into creative spaces, including a Church Hill home that now serves as a short-term rental and art gallery showcasing local works (by artists like Wendy Umanoff, Sarah Rowland, and Alicia Dietz). She plans to expand her designs to make small spaces work harder with multifunctional furniture and accessory dwelling units that address affordable housing needs. Richmond Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city is reviewing plans for the RVA Bike Share program as its bikes are aging and need replacing. Officials will propose changes by the end of summer to possibly expand the fleet from 100 to 300 bikes in order to offer more transport options for Richmond residents. 12 On Your Side
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local research shows that low-income and Black Richmond residents faced more heat-related emergencies, with nearly 62% of 492 cases involving Black residents even though they make up only about 40% of the population. The study also finds that cooling shelters are too far apart—leaving many residents with few options during high heat. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ On July 25, three lifeguards at Pocahontas State Park experienced heat-related emergencies when the heat index hit 105 degrees—two were hospitalized after one fell from a stand and another had a medical incident in the parking lot. 6 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The apartment boom in Scott’s Addition has slowed because there is little open land and rising costs—forcing developers to invest in projects outside the neighborhood—and only one building remains under construction in the area. Richmond Times-Dispatch
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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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The Flaming Lips Live
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Brown's Island — Check event page for ticket pricing — Experience the iconic sound and unique performances of this legendary alternative rock band.
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Styx Concert at Allianz Amphitheater
12 PM — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Ticket info not provided — Rock out with Styx performing classic hits and fan favorites live on stage.
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The Mountain Goats Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Broadberry — Tickets starting at $93 — Experience the unique sounds of The Mountain Goats live in Richmond.
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Richmond Writer's Ronda: A Songwriter Showcase
7-9 p.m. — The Broadberry — $ — Experience Nashville style songwriting featuring talented artists like Brady Heck and Morgan Lynsey.
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The Lacs Live Concert
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Beacon Theatre — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy a high-energy performance by The Lacs, blending country and rap in an intimate setting.
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