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Jun 13, 2024 Seven things to check out this weekend in Richmond, plus a bonus event today in Oakland
Seven things to check out this weekend in Richmond, plus a bonus event today in Oakland

Richmond's a busy place where there's always something going on, and this weekend is no exception. From the Juneteenth Carnival to Father's Day brunch on the Red Oak to an abundance of live music, there's truly something for everyone in Richmond. • East

by Linda Hemmila
May 23, 2024 8 great things to do Memorial Day Weekend and beyond in Richmond
8 great things to do Memorial Day Weekend and beyond in Richmond

KAREN SUDJIAN TRIO @ Rigger's Loft Friday, May 24, 2024 6 - 9 p.m. JAZZ VOCALIST - KAREN SUDJIAN & JIM DAVIDSON Karen Sudjian is an accomplished jazz vocalist. A songwriter who sings fluently in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian, with a mastery of the beautiful and

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   May 19, 2024 Richmond commemorates Pedie Perez with Cutting Boulevard art installation
Richmond commemorates Pedie Perez with Cutting Boulevard art installation

A dedication of receptacle art cans bearing the image of Richard "Pedie" Perez III, who died in a police shooting in 2014, was held Saturday in front of Uncle Sam's Liquor Store on Cutting Boulevard before a crowd of family, friends, and community members who came

by Linda Hemmila
May 05, 2024 Richmond hosts 16th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration
Richmond hosts 16th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration

The sun was shining brightly, and the rain had cleared on Sunday morning as Richmond's Cinco de Mayo festivities got underway. With the annual celebration's parade canceled on Saturday due to the inclement weather, revelers looked forward to Sunday's event, bringing thousands to Richmond&

by Linda Hemmila
May 04, 2024 Collision leaves woman injured, car totaled at no-stop sign intersection
Collision leaves woman injured, car totaled at no-stop sign intersection

Last update: Thursday, May 9, 2024 5:00 p.m. On a recent spring morning, Martine La Bell hopped into her Mini Cooper and headed to work, plodding along Kern Street, she was traveling well below the speed limit when she was hit by a speeding SUV, totaling the Cooper

by Linda Hemmila
Election   -   Apr 26, 2024 Richmond Annex resident hopes to win a council seat in November
Richmond Annex resident hopes to win a council seat in November

Daniel Nathan-Heiss thinks the Richmond City Council should prioritize its residents and that the only path to “Pride” and “Purpose” is through hard work. Nathan-Heiss, who recently pulled papers to get on the ballot this fall, said he hopes to be the next District 5 representative because he feels, "

by Linda Hemmila
Apr 23, 2024 Richmond's historic International Hotel burned down one year ago, plans for property uncertain
Richmond's historic International Hotel burned down one year ago, plans for property uncertain

Behind a cement barrier and chainlink fence sits the charred remains of one of Richmond's important historical assets: the International Hotel. Destroyed in a raging blaze a year ago this week, the scorched wooden framework continues to deteriorate and can be seen listing above the fencing along with

by Linda Hemmila
Entertainment   -   Apr 19, 2024 What's happening in Richmond: Pride + Purpose Day, Earth Day, Red Oak Spring Swing, and more
What's happening in Richmond:  Pride + Purpose Day, Earth Day, Red Oak Spring Swing, and more

• Richmond Promise Pride + Purpose Day @ East Brother Beer Friday, April 19, 3 to 9 p.m. Richmond Promise will team up with East Brother Beer Company to take part in the Richmond-based brewery’s Pride + Purpose Day series celebrating the Richmond community. As part of the collaboration, 10 percent of

by Linda Hemmila
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