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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...
One in custody following morning FBI raid in Onley
One person is in custody following a raid this morning conducted by the FBI with the assistance of the Virginia State Police in Onley. According to Krystal Kawabata, Public Affairs Specialist with the FBI Norfolk Field Office, the FBI was present this morning in Onley conducting court authorized law enforcement activity and confirmed one suspect was under arrest. However, she was unable to release the name of the suspect in custody or the charges against the suspect. She also said the case stemmed from the FBI’s Washington Field Office.
Dinwiddie: Queen's Library Tea Room, Regency-era style afternoon tea at picturesque venue
DINWIDDIE — Queen's Library Tea Room, known for its British-style afternoon tea experiences and one of Dinwiddie's newest event venues collaborate to offer Afternoon Tea at White Oak Manor for families, friends, co-workers and neighbors to enjoy. White Oak Manor is a charming farmhouse venue nestled on 52 acres of Virginia countryside. Recently...
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
Petersburg Casino Project Maintains Momentum
It only took the Petersburg City Council two and a half minutes to unanimously approve a move asking the Petersburg Circuit Court to sanction a referendum to bring casino gaming to the city. The decisive 7-0 vote occurred Monday morning, marking another vital milestone in the high-profile casino project’s path to fruition.
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.
Dominion: No impact to Surry from plans to study small modular reactor at Lake Anna
Dominion Energy’s nuclear power plant in Surry County and an adjacent 600-acre parcel on which a first-of-its-kind combination data center and hydrogen fuel hub powered by small, modular reactors, or SMRs, is planned won’t be impacted by Dominion’s request for proposals to study the feasibility of an SMR at company’s North Anna power plant in […]
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.
Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation
After June 29, reports started coming in to the Piedmont Health District (PHD), raising concerns about the Farmville splashpad. Farmville residents were showing signs of gastrointestinal symptoms. This was later identified as an infection of the Norovirus and Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) bacteria. “EAEC is a less severe type of E. coli associated with acute […] The post Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation appeared first on Farmville.
Ages released of children involved in fatal Farmville buggy crash
FARMVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police says charges are pending in a fatal two-vehicle crash that took place in Cumberland County Sunday and involved a horse-drawn buggy. The crash happened a little after 6 p.m. on Cumberland Road. Police said an Amish horse carriage was traveling south, near...
Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies; legacy lives on through art, education
The art world is in mourning after learning today that P. Buckley Moss died on Saturday after a short illness. She was 91. Born on May 20, 1933, Patricia Moss discovered her passion for art at a young age. Moss was dyslexic. She discovered her artistic potential and enrolled in a high school for the fine arts, and later, graduated from New York’s Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
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