Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials opened the Southside Community Center and are finishing four centers—Southside, Luck's Field, Thomas B. Smith and Calhoun—designed with local input to offer free programs and activities for all ages. The centers, partially funded by American Rescue Plan Act grants, include special spaces like a boxing gym and a rooftop basketball court that reflect each neighborhood’s character. Richmond Magazine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mechanicsville social worker who pled guilty to health care fraud settled civil claims by paying $449,014.93 for fraudulent Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements submitted between January 2017 and December 2022 — his overall payments exceed $1.2M when adding restitution, forfeiture, and a fine. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Dr. Frank Ramsey, an 83-year-old former ER doctor, was granted a $2,500 bond in Manchester General District Court after allegedly assaulting a patient at Chippenham Hospital on August 6—he will remain under strict house arrest and face additional restrictions until his next court date on September 11. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond Ballet will open its season next month with a new ballet called Piensa en Mi that is inspired by Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The debut will occur during Moving Art One at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from Sept. 11 to Sept. 21 and will also feature Trey McIntyre's dance work for the first time in the company's history. Richmond Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ VCU will host RodneyCon as part of Weeks of Welcome from August 16 through September 7, where events like a silent headphone party, convocation, and campus tours will help freshmen, transfers, and returning students explore campus life and build community. The busy schedule offers free food, interactive activities, and arts displays to engage every participant. Virginia Commonwealth University
- ➤ Faith Parker, a VCU senior from Richmond, spent her summer internship in Boston at Boston Medical Center and the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine where she joined neurosurgery rounds, shadowed surgeries, and researched Alzheimer’s. Her experience, supported by VCU’s Internship Funding Program—boosting her hands-on skills, advances her goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. Virginia Commonwealth University
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous winner claimed Virginia's largest lottery jackpot when a ticket from an E&C Mid-Atlantic convenience store in Burgess won the $348 million Mega Millions drawing on June 27. The winner chose a $155.6 million cash option and said they plan to buy a riding lawn mower while lottery profits help fund K-12 education. 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials from Richmond and Henrico advise college-bound students to get needed vaccinations such as COVID-19, hepatitis A, HPV and meningitis vaccines and maintain a healthy diet with regular exercise and hydration. Officials also recommend setting a sleep routine and turning off screens before bed—steps designed to help students avoid illness as they transition to campus life. 6 News
- ➤ The American Red Cross reports a drop in blood donations during the back-to-school season and is offering free A1C screening—used to check for diabetes—and $15 gift cards to encourage donors. The agency noted that rising needs from trauma, cancer care, and childbirth complications, along with potential disruptions from hurricane season, make each donation critical. 6 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This week in Richmond, food news features the opening of Janet’s Café & Bakery at 4701 Forest Hill Ave and the debut of Mosto Tequila at local bars & ABC stores, with a cat-themed beverage launch today at The Purrfect Bean. Other events include pop-ups, tasting tours, and a Wienermobile Meat Up in Mechanicsville on Aug. 15. Richmond Magazine
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2025 Richmond Summer NASCAR Weekend - Saturday
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Richmond Raceway — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of the Cook Out 400 race under the summer night sky.
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Figure Drawing Open Session
1-4 p.m. — Art Works Inc — Donation-based — Unleash your creativity with live models in a welcoming art community.
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Archery - Star Shooters New Archer Intro
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Rockwood Nature Center — Equipment included — Learn target archery techniques and participate in friendly competition while earning rank patches.
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Paws & Protectors
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Deep Run Park & Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate rescue pups with real-life heroes from fire and police departments.
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Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — Ticketed event — Enjoy live bluegrass with award-winning fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hynes opening for the Garden Variety String Band.
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Chesterfield County Fair Opening Day
Time TBD — Chesterfield County Fairgrounds — Admission fees apply — Celebrate the opening of the annual fair with rides, games, and more fun activities.
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Tyler Meacham Live
8 PM – 2 AM — Brambly Park — Check event page for cost — Experience the enchanting sounds of Tyler Meacham, reflecting the essence of the human experience through indie-pop.
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Divine Nine Night
4-6 p.m. — Virginia Randolph Recreation Area — Free entry — Celebrate community unity with activities, food trucks, and showcases from the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities.
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Simple Plan Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an energetic performance from the multi-platinum Montreal-based band Simple Plan.
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Night of Neo-Soul featuring Angie Stone & More
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Tin Pan — $ — Experience the soulful hits performed by Mia Samone honoring Grammy Award winners Angie Stone, Goapele, India Arie, and Floetry.
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