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Richmond Food News: July 4-10
Over the weekend, the local dining scene lost one of its most iconic and influential figures. Stella Dikos, tenured chef, Greek matriarch of Stella’s restaurant and yia yia to all, died Friday at 82. She first began cooking in Richmond as a young immigrant at The Village and would go on to nourish her community for over 50 years. Preserving Greek culture, Dikos made an impact not only with her stellar food, but also with her unwavering, genuine kindness and a legacy that will live on beyond her days. A public memorial service is scheduled for July 21 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. (Richmond magazine)
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Top U.S. prospects selected for 2024 Girls Academy National Talent ID Event
Rosters have been announced for the 2024 Girls Academy National Talent ID Event, which will feature top prospects from across the U.S. in the 2007-2010 age groups. Throughout the 2023-24 season, each of the GA Conferences have held their own Regional Talent ID Events, and the National Talent ID Event will serve as the culmination of those showcases.
Gordonsville holds groundbreaking ceremony for park network
Dix Memorial Pool renovation underway shortly; improved tourism discussed at town council meeting. Seven years after first creating The Gordonsville Park Network design plan, construction will finally begin mid-July, town councilors learned June 24. The proposed 10-acre park network will connect Verling Park to the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company fairgrounds....
Baysox Let Early Lead Slip In Wednesday Night Defeat
BOWIE, Md. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, let their early lead slip against the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in a 9-5 loss at Prince George’s Stadium on Wednesday night in front of a season-high crowd of 8,975.
Grave situation at Roosevelt Memorial Park cemetery continues
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A grave situation at Roosevelt Memorial Park cemetery in Chesapeake does not appear to have improved, and now, a local lawmaker is getting involved in the litany of issues impacting it. From missing grave markers and headstones, to families frustrated with how they are being...
Va. traffic fatalities increased 24% over past decade and more state headlines
• “ACLU of Virginia sues Hanover School Board on behalf of transgender student allegedly banned from sports team.”—WRIC • “Virginia traffic fatalities increase 24% over past decade and it’s costing the Commonwealth billions.”—13NewsNow • “Virginia allocates record $207M for soil and water conservation.”—Times Virginian • “Virginia offshore wind lease sale planned for August.”—Virginian-Pilot • “When […] The post Va. traffic fatalities increased 24% over past decade and more state headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
RAL creates "Kat's Corner" to honor radio personality
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The Richmond Animal League is honoring the late radio personality and animal advocate Kat Simons. Simons worked with Mix 98.1 Radio for decades and advocated to keep cats safe on the side. She’s said to have multiple cats on top of caring for feral cats in her...
All-Tidewater Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Cox’s Sam Braidwood becomes first goalkeeper to win award
VIRGINIA BEACH — For the first time since its inception in 1993, the All-Tidewater Boys Soccer Player of the Year award is being given to a goalkeeper. Senior Sam Braidwood, fresh off a state title with Cox High, said he was “stoked” to learn he’d been selected. “This is stuff you dream of,” Braidwood said. “I played really, really well in, like, a bunch of big games this year, and I felt like ...
Forecast: Excessive heat and humidity again Saturday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - High risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke again Saturday due to excessive levels of heat. Friday Overnight: Mostly cloudy and very muggy. Lows in the upper 70s. (Rain Chance: 10%) Saturday: First Alert Weather Day: Heat Advisory from 11am until 8pm. Heat index up to...
Lightning, not fireworks, may light up the sky tonight
ROANOKE, VA – Thomas Jefferson had a journal where he recorded weather conditions on a daily basis. Before signing the Declaration of Independence, he actually purchased a thermometer from a local merchant and recorded a temperature of 76 degrees at 1 p.m. in Philadelphia. Philadelphia will be much warmer...
More new restaurants for Richmond, including a bookstore cafe, Southside pizza and more
More exciting new restaurants are in the works for Richmond.Why it matters: The local dining scene seems to be hotter than ever, and new restaurants means more places to eat.Let's hop to it.📚Abi's Books & Brews, a coffee shop and bookstore concept, is now running its soft opening at 1212 1/2 W. Cary St. near VCU.Espresso-based coffee drinks, pastries and gelato are on the menu, with a side of a variety of gently used books for purchase and a few that can be checked out, including titles banned in Hanover County schools, Richmond Magazine reports. Abi's also hopes...
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