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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new thrift store in Henrico’s West End was blessed by the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and will open late next week. The store, run by the Society of St. Vincent De Paul—which raised nearly $1 million at its previous location—will help meet growing community needs. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ A new 4.8-mile section of the Fall Line trail opened Wednesday in Hanover, connecting the Ashland Trolley Line Trail to Woodman Road in Henrico County — officials said the section marks the first regional segment of a 43-mile trail planned to stretch from Ashland to Petersburg by 2030. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ This weekend, several community events will take place in Richmond with Pridefest 2025 at Midtown Green, the RVA East End Festival at Chimborazo Park, and Safe Harbor’s Walk to End It supporting human trafficking survivors on Saturday, Sept. 27. Earlier this week, the West Point Crab Carnival and an MLK documentary premiered while the 7th Annual Dominion Energy Capital Trail run is scheduled for Oct. 25—adding more community highlights. 12 On Your Side
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chef Jessica Wilson debuts Grace—a wood-fired restaurant focused on seasonal, sustainable dishes—today at 6919 Patterson Ave. The new eatery will serve dinner from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Richmond Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fanzine author Brian Baynes opened Brian’s Books on June 14 in a former fish market at 2514 P St. in Church Hill, where he sells paperbacks, vintage magazines, and indie zines—he plans to host the Richmond Zine Fest on Oct. 10–11. Richmond Magazine
- ➤ Richmond artist Jordan Lette and his band The Folly will release their album Pushing Ground later this fall and have a new single out now. The group will perform at The Camel on Oct. 22 and at Bellwether Garage on Nov. 15 — they have grown through over a decade of diverse music-making. Richmond Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Forbes recognized Virginia Commonwealth University as one of the top 10 online colleges with a high acceptance rate based on factors such as affordability, graduation rate, and socioeconomic diversity — the school offers over 50 online programs and has more than doubled its online enrollment since 2022 with added digital support. Virginia Commonwealth University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dominion Energy’s plan to build a natural gas plant in Chesterfield County faced strong opposition at a State Corporation Commission hearing on Tuesday, with speakers warning it would worsen air quality and harm community health. Local residents and officials argued that renewable energy options can meet power demand at lower cost while avoiding added toxic emissions — concerns rooted in decades of local pollution. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ VCU is expanding its green projects by planting native trees at the Amelia Street Urban Forest and creating a new spot called the Cumberland Wedge—efforts that offer local students hands-on lessons while helping to keep the James River clean. The university also runs Learning Gardens that supply fresh produce and environmental education to the community. Virginia Commonwealth University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Henrico leaders approved a $300 million pipeline project — the plan aims to prevent another water crisis like the one in January. Local officials said the project will soon be developed to protect the region. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ Governor Youngkin said eligible taxpayers will get a tax rebate this fall of up to $200 if filing individually and up to $400 if filing jointly, provided they filed by Nov. 3 after incurring a 2024 tax liability. Those who filed before July 1 will receive their rebate by Oct. 15—taxpayers who got a state refund will have it directly deposited while others will receive a paper check after any owed debt is applied. 12 On Your Side
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Riverfront Canal Cruises — a popular local company — is offering 20-minute haunted canal boat tours for Halloween from October 31 through November 2. Tickets cost $6 and will be sold online starting Oct 1 from the Canal Walk's Turning Basin. 6 News
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The Baseball Project Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Broadberry — $60 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring The Baseball Project in RVA.
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Marc Rebillet Live in Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Brown's Island — Tickets starting at $65 — Experience an energetic live performance by Marc Rebillet at Brown's Island, Richmond's premier venue.
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2025 Artisan Market at Brambly Park
3-7 p.m. — Brambly Park — Free entry — Explore local artisan crafts from home décor to jewelry in a dog-friendly outdoor setting.
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An Evening With Goose
6:29-9 p.m. — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-blending sound of Goose in a lively live performance.
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An Evening With Goose
7-9 p.m. — Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront — Cost not specified — Experience the genre-blending sounds of rock band Goose in a lively live performance.
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Brooke McBride Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Pocahontas State Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the melodic journey of singer/songwriter Brooke McBride in the heart of nature.
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