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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chesterfield County Police are searching for a missing 34-year-old Asian female last seen Friday morning from her home in the 13900 block of Sagewood Trace and who may be near the Wawa on Bailey Bridge Road — anyone with details is urged to call the department. FOX Richmond
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond Comedy and Music Festival will take place at Diversity Richmond on Aug. 30 starting at 7 p.m. and will feature comedian Jud Howard along with acts like Erica Dee and Crystal Hopkins while DJ Baba Jibe provides music and local vendors serve food—attendees can bring their own alcohol and tickets cost $29 for general admission and $39 for VIP. Richmond Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting in spring 2026, VCU School of Public Health will launch a fully online M.P.H. degree that offers working professionals a self-directed pace in completing the same 45-credit curriculum as the traditional program—providing access to experienced faculty and local agency connections without requiring Richmond residency. Virginia Commonwealth University
- ➤ VCU’s Trans-Atlantic Seminar paired local students with peers from a German university in a three-week summer program that examined urban planning challenges at Shockoe Bottom and Stuttgart—two places facing climate change and historic preservation issues. The program featured site visits, lectures, and group work that led to recommendations for resilient community strategies. Virginia Commonwealth University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal inspectors will take direct oversight when the troubled Boar's Head plant reopens in Jarratt after last year's deadly listeria outbreak — the facility will face at least 90 days of enhanced monitoring to enforce its updated food safety plans. 6 News
- ➤ Kansas-based Diode Ventures has withdrawn its proposal to rezone 515 acres for Roxbury Technology Park — the decision followed months of community concerns in Charles City County east of Richmond. 6 News
- ➤ Virginia will receive more than $48 million in federal funding to upgrade 18 airports — projects include runway work, new hangars, and improved lighting that will boost safety and support long-term growth. The upgrades, funded through the FAA under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will benefit regional travel and commerce. Virginia Mercury
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU collected over 2,200 ounces of donated breast milk this August and will help nearly 9,000 vulnerable infants in Central Virginia — donors supported the drive during Breastfeeding Awareness Month to aid premature and critically ill babies. 6 News
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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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Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Akron RubberDucks
1-4 p.m. — The Diamond — $10+ — Catch an exciting minor league baseball matchup as the Flying Squirrels take on the RubberDucks.
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Extended Day Drop-in
3-6 p.m. — St. Michael's Episcopal School — Free entry — Drop-in for a fun-filled afternoon your kid will never want to leave.
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Changes In Latitudes - Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Innsbrook Pavilion — Ticket info available — Experience the ultimate beach party with world-class musicians performing classic Jimmy Buffett hits.
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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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Muscadine Bloodline Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The National — $60 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Muscadine Bloodline in an exciting live performance.
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End of Summer Artisan Market
2-6 p.m. — Zorch Pizza Parlor — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly marketplace with local vendors and artisan finds as summer wraps up.
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Cowpoke Karaoke Night with Brand Franklin
9:00 – 11:45 p.m. — Get Tight Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of singing and fun at the monthly Cowpoke Karaoke event.
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LILIAC Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Ember Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience LILIAC's unique blend of modern and classic rock in an electrifying live performance.
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Clay Mottley with Love Story Band
6-10 p.m. — Independence Golf Club — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of clever and catchy original songs performed by talented songwriter Clay Mottley.
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