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UR to host community event about housing segregation, education equity Oct. 3
The University of Richmond will host a community event about housing segregation and education inequity in the Richmond region Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event, titled “Reading Between the Lines: Zoning, Housing, and Education in the Richmond Region,” will take place at the University’s Queally Center for Admission and Career Services. It is free and open to the public, although registration is required.
Friday: Job fair with 70+ employers coming to Tri-City area.
Attention Tri-City residents! The Crater Regional Job Fair is coming to Petersburg/Prince George this Friday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 70 employers with current job openings will be present at the job fair, which will take place at the Academic Innovation Center in Richard Bland College of William & Mary, located at 11301 Johnson Rd. Some will be offering on-the-spot interviews. The job fair is open to all community members. ...
Richmond Animal Care and Control looking to expand, needs City Council support
Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) has announced an opportunity to expand with a new pet adoption center on Cary Street -- but support is needed from the public as well as City Council to bring the project to fruition.
Henrico Sports and Events Center to host ‘Cheer and Gear Classic’ featuring UR, Columbia women’s teams
The Henrico Sports and Events Center will host the second Cheer and Gear Classic women’s college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 8, featuring the University of Richmond and Columbia University. The game, presented by the “What’s Your Game Plan? Choose a Sober Driver and Buckle Up” partnership, will tip off...
Plate and Goblet: A day of umami; Oyster Week and Taco Day; kudos for Henrico Q
Families and foodies thronged the grounds of San-J International Sept. 15 for the 3rd annual open house featuring demonstrations, classes, tastings, and do-it-yourself workshops. Those who’d registered for a tour of the facility near the Richmond airport (the first Tamari brewing facility built in the U.S.) lined up in protective...
Grant will allow Virginia Credit Union to provide financial education course to youngsters
Young people in foster care in Virginia will get a boost in financial education and the opportunity to start saving, thanks to a new program from Virginia Credit Union and the National Credit Union Foundation. VACU has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the foundation to offer its six-week Financial...
Abortion issues heat up Richmond's first mayoral election post-Roe
Abortion is taking center stage in Richmond's first mayoral election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Why it matters: Local officials actually play a key role in determining access in Virginia. Policies like zoning dictate where an abortion clinic can or cannot exist, according to a recent report from the RAND Corporation.For example, Washington County in Southwest Virginia passed an ordinance restricting where an abortion clinic can be built last year.Alexandria City Council did the opposite and made it easier to open abortion clinics.Zoom in: Richmond transferred an old school site over to the Virginia...
What’s Booming RVA: Fests Galore & Photos
Highlighting three of the weekend’s many festivals, plus photos and belly laughs. For Oct. 3 to 10, 2024: “What’s Booming RVA: Fests Galore & Photos.”. Oct. 4, 6:30 and 9:45 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond. The legendary Chicago-based comedy legend presents favorite songs, sketches, and characters...
Collect acorns and tree nuts at Powhatan State Park to help with reforestation
Want to help reforest land in Virginia? Powhatan State Park will host an event on Saturday where attendees will collect acorns and tree nuts to be used to plant trees throughout the Commonwealth.
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