Sneak Peek: Inside Richmond Magazine’s August Issue
The August issue of Richmond magazine is on its way to mailboxes and newsstands right now, and it’s bursting with content that gets at the heart of life in the region. Here are a few of the big stories that print and digital subscribers will get to read before anyone else:
Richmond’s Diamond District breaks ground on first apartments
The Diamond District developers recently shared some time-lapse photos of the highly anticipated development site over the years. Why it matters: The development portion of the Diamond District will hit a key milestone this week, so the site should look drastically different a year from now. State of play: Project...
Smart Retirees Are Skipping Richmond For This Forgotten Small Town In Virginia
Somewhere between the overpriced and the overlooked, there’s a town in Virginia that retirees on Social Security are quietly calling the best decision they ever made. That town is Emporia, and it’s been sitting right there on I-95 the whole time, waiting for someone to pay attention. Richmond...
Hopewell roads closed while Virginia American Water repairs valve
A valve repair will cause the intersection of Randolph Road and Main Street in Hopewell to be closed to eastbound traffic beginning at 7 p.m. July 30. Virginia American Water's media release states it will last until approximately noon July 31. All westbound lanes will remain open for traffic. “Due to the complexity of
This Massive Virginia Library Has A Secret Coffee Shop And Used Bookstore Inside
You walk through the doors of this massive Virginia library, expecting the usual silence and rows of reading room tables. But then you notice a coffee shop tucked into the corner, the kind where the drinks are made with care and the pastries look fresh. And beyond that, there is...
Photos of “Tavern on the Rail” before and after storm damage
"Winter World" at CarMax Park renderings from 804LIVE. "Winter World" at CarMax Park renderings from 804LIVE. The same four defendants currently being held without bond in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Jayden McComber have now also been charged with the homicide of Helen Marie Pullen Banks in Caroline Count
Virginia university didn’t know of student’s conviction before campus shooting, report says
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Law enforcement officials did not inform a Virginia university of the terrorism-related conviction of a student who went on to open fire in an ROTC class in March, a report released Tuesday found. The attack injured two students and killed an Army veteran instructor who fought back with what the in
Bond denied for man charged with stabbing special task force member in Richmond
The man accused of stabbing a U.S. Marshals task force agent in Richmond is staying behind bars after being denied bond Tuesday morning.
Monica Baskin, Ph.D., becomes first Black woman named to lead an NCI-designated cancer center
The population scientist and health equity researcher will lead VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, marking a historic milestone in cancer research and care. Monica L. Baskin, Ph.D., has been named the first Black woman to lead a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, joining a legacy of Black women in
Lemaire brings the $5 martini lunch to Richmond
Lemaire is bringing back the martini lunch with a hot, new special. Why it matters: If you're not getting slightly tipsy on your lunch break in summer, are you evening doing summer properly? Driving the news: The award-winning restaurant inside The Jefferson Hotel just dropped a $5 lunchtime martini deal . The special
