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Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will offer half-price admission to visitors with an 'I Voted' sticker on Election Day to support civic participation. WRVA
- ➤ The Dominion Energy Christmas Parade in Richmond will feature Olympic medalist Charlie Swanson as grand marshal, along with performers, balloons, and Santa, starting from the Science Museum of Virginia. Richmond Magazine
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Elisabeth Mary Rumford, 28, was fatally injured in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Henrico County, with the incident being investigated by Virginia State Police. Richmond Times-Dispatch
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ellen Glasgow, a Richmond-born Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and advocate for women's rights and animal welfare, left a significant legacy in literature and philanthropy. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ The University of Richmond's Harnett Museum of Art is showcasing 'Border Cantos | Sonic Border', an immersive exhibition by Richard Misrach and Guillermo Galindo that melds photography with sound to portray the U.S.-Mexico border, available until Dec. 17. RVAHub
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent real estate transactions in the Richmond region include leases by Wingstop and other businesses, showcasing commercial growth. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Entrepreneur Extasis Bouton is set to open Black Widow Lingerie in Richmond, offering lingerie, shoes, jewelry, and adult novelty items. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia offers same-day voter registration and provisional ballots for those who missed the Oct. 15 deadline, ensuring all eligible voters can participate in elections with additional verification steps. RVAHub
- ➤ Virginia lawmakers are deliberating updates to the state's public school funding formula, focusing on improving support and financial distribution between the state and local governments. Virginia Mercury
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Richmond Symphony Orchestra Concert Featuring Valentina Peleggi and James Ehnes
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Walk In Ministry at Second Presbyterian Church
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Folk Music Night with Tristan Dougherty
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Mobile Market at Neighborhood Resource Center (Fulton)
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U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club and Richmond Symphony Concert
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Cavetown with Frankie Cosmos Live Concert
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