Linda Hemmila

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and an array of restaurants, art galleries, and historic resources, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview Independent highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around this amazing city. This

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The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of restaurants, art galleries, and historic resources, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around this amazing city. This week&

Crews began working to clear debris from the site of Richmond's historic International Hotel this week, more than three months after a fire ripped through the already charred remains of the building, which was left heavily damaged by a previous fire in April of 2023. The burnt structure&

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of restaurants, art galleries, and historic resources, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week'

Last update: 4:22 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Richmond Police detective reportedly shot and killed a man welding a tire jack on Interstate 80 near Hercules Thursday morning, shutting down part of the freeway and causing a massive traffic snarl that persisted for much of the day.

Stunning weather and a day off from school and work brought out residents and wildlife alike on Monday, as temperatures around the city were unseasonably warm for mid-January. But don't pack the sweater and jacket away just yet, temperatures are expected to be much cooler the rest