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Colonial Heights: Mega model train show for all ages, two weekends, LEGO City returns
COLONIAL HEIGHTS — All aboard the mega model train show at Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum. The next two weekends, Richmond Freelance & Prototype [RF&P] Model Railroaders will present a 9,000 square foot showcase of O, HO and N scale trains. In celebration of America's titans of transportation, ticket holders will also get to view 130,000-plus square feet of trucks, tractors, cars and more.
Henrico's massive new park with water play and BMX trails is now open
Taylor Farm Park, Henrico's first large community park in more than 40 years, opens Tuesday off Williamsburg Road in Varina.Why it matters: A skatepark, event area, large playground, spray park, cycling pump track, bike dirt skills course, mist mounds, treehouse and a zipline are among the features of the new 99-acre park. The big picture: Henrico broke ground on the $20.1 million park last February after purchasing the land from the Taylor family in 2016. The county incorporated community feedback into its park plan. Officials say the park will be a regional destination for skateboarders and BMX bikers. Part of the pump track and flow bowl. Image: Courtesy of Henrico CountyZoom in: The park's official opening is Tuesday at 11am, but the county will host events all week to celebrate the ribbon cutting, including food trucks Wednesday through Saturday, outdoor movie night on Friday and World BMX Day Saturday.Details: Taylor Farm Park is open daily from dawn to dusk at 200 Whiteside Road. The spray park closes at 7pm (and when it's cold), the skate park at 10pm.
Insomnia Cookies offers FREE sweet treat for National Ice Cream Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Insomnia Cookies is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by giving away a free sweet treat to help you stay cool this weekend. The popular cookie brand is providing two scoops of any ice cream for FREE with any purchase from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. (No minimum purchase required)
Community Project Funding awards $2M to Colonial Heights, Petersburg for infrastructure
Tomorrow morning Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan will present a check for nearly $2 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) checks to the cities of Colonial Heights and Petersburg. The project funding will pay for the Waterline Replacement Project to improve water quality and help prevent future water breaks that could risk...
In Richmond, A Struggle Over The Future Of A ‘Harlem Of The South’
RICHMOND, Va.—Civil rights activist Gary Flowers bowed his head near a scrappy patch of grass hard by Interstate 95 on the north side of Jackson Ward. “This is sacred land,” he said, gesturing toward what was once 911 N. James St. “My family had a deep rich history here.”
Unity Cookout set for Forest Hill Park
August 3rd 2024 from 2pm-7pm DFE Elite Youth Basketball and @f.r.e.e.llc will be having a unity cookout. We have sponsors and participants from all over such as @abetterdaythanyesterday @d.i.m.e_mentoring @theforeignxchange_ca @richcity_kennels @johbrosentgroup and @clittle68 @monniegreene and more contributing to this effort. There will be a live DJ, live entertainment, FREE...
FPD: Fredericksburg man charged after police seized cocaine, marijuana, $17k, gun during drug investigation
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — Fredericksburg police said a man was taken into custody after authorities seized several drugs including half a kilo of cocaine during an extensive investigation. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD), on July 10 multiple agencies including the FBI Fredericksburg Regional Narcotics Task Force arrested 28-year-old Tai’eric Lewis, of […]
Watch Richmond Police Officer’s Emotional Ed Sheeran Cover on ‘America’s Got Talent’
In an episode filled with stunning acts, it was police officer Mervin Mayo from Richmond, VA., who truly stole the spotlight on America’s Got Talent.Drake's Toronto Mansion Appears to Be Flooded Amid Record Breaking Storm His heartfelt rendition of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” left the judges and audience alike in awe, earning him four enthusiastic yeses and a standing ovation. Mayo, who has dedicated his life to helping at-risk youth, shared a deeply personal story before his performance. He recounted his challenging upbringing in the housing projects of Richmond and how a police officer named Curtis Simmons saved him from a...
Pink Room Closed Due to Zoning Issue
The Pink Room is a newish cocktail bar that has been getting a ton of press lately. In the same building as Metzgers owned and operated by Brittanny Anderson who happens to be the chef and owner of Pink Room, Metzgers, Brenner Pass, and Black Lodge. Unfortunately the building’s zoning was split in half with commercial on one side and residential on the other. As a result the Pink Room has to close while they figure out how to get this changed. Brittanny explains the situation in the Instagram post below.
Proposed gambling facility in Henrico narrowly dodges public input ordinance, leaders urge applicant to re-submit
A proposed gambling facility in Henrico County is raising eyebrows as local leaders fear the applicant unfairly prevented the public from having a say in the process.
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