Richmond put on a fabulous show Monday night down at the waterfront with the city-sponsored fireworks display, the perfect end to a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and good times. And on Tuesday evening, the sky lit up once again as locals put on their own (yes, illegal) neighborhood shows.
by Linda Hemmila
The owners of the Up & Under Pub say they have been told by the City of Richmond staff that, after much debate, their popular parklet has to go. "Despite our efforts to engage in constructive dialogue and find a mutually beneficial solution, the city has chosen to shut
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond has its own style and way of doing things. For example, celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd! Don't question it; it's just how we roll. Below is an array of celebrations to choose from, as well as our regular list of live music
by Linda Hemmila
Updated on June 29, 2023, 4:00 pm Police were still actively searching a Pt. Richmond home Thursday afternoon where police fatally shot a suspect while serving a warrant in Point Richmond earlier this week. Detectives had so far uncovered an explosive device and several guns, according to police. Officers
by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
One of the most recognizable buildings along Richmond's waterfront is the behemoth General Warehouse, part of the city's World War II historical legacy. The city entered a 20-year lease with Richmond Grown LLC, a cannabis business, in July 2019, but any plans to renovate the distinct
by Linda Hemmila
A mural inspired by the plants and animals that live in El Sobrante and Richmond drew a crowd of artists of all ages on Saturday morning to help create something vibrant for their community. The communities of El Sobrante and Richmond are infinitely intertwined and intersect with one another seemingly
by Linda Hemmila
On a sunny June afternoon, Richmond's very own John Wehrle was hard at work meticulously tending to his mural, which adorns the tunnel at Point Richmond's Ferry Point – a work originally commissioned by the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council in 1996. Wehrle, who resides in Richmond, has
by Linda Hemmila
Richmond held its annual Juneteenth celebration, including the ever-popular parade Saturday, much to the delight of onlookers and participants alike. Starting from Booker T. Anderson Park in the city's historic Pullman Neighborhood and ending at Nicholl Park for the festival. Observers waved as the parade passed by, energetically
by Linda Hemmila