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News   -   Apr 07, 2024 New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park
New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park

On a sunny Sunday, crowds of happy, smiling people turned up at Marina Bay Park for the launch of Richmond’s second Certified Farmer’s Market location. The inaugural Marina Bay Farmer's Market, held in the parking lot near Regatta Boulevard and Melville Square, got off to a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire
Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire

Updated at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Richmond Fire Department responded to a call about a vehicle fire and found a garbage truck partially engulfed, with power lines above the truck also ablaze. The call came in just after noon Thursday when a resident in the 900

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops
Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops

The Richmond City Council tried to pass a moratorium on tobacco retailers, but with only four councilmembers in attendance, they didn’t have the five votes required to pass an emergency ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council members reported receiving numerous complaints about the number of smoke shops and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2024 On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras
On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras

Recently, Richmond officials have received numerous complaints regarding the number of smoke shops and tobacco retailers throughout the city. The Richmond City Council will consider an urgency ordinance to place a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retailers. “The City of Richmond has a significant interest in discouraging tobacco use by

by Soren Hemmila
Apr 01, 2024 Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record
Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record

Richmond's own Daisy Ptak secured her place in Guinness World Records Monday afternoon when the scarf she crocheted measured 982 feet long, beating the previous record by 142 feet. The official measurement took place in front of Richmond's Craneway Pavilion, with the help of many volunteers,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 30, 2024 Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond
Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond

Renovations have begun on what will become a new Dollar Tree store at the corner of San Pablo and Barrett Avenues, ending neighborhood speculation as to the future of the property, which has been vacant since 2017. The retail project, which sits directly behind the numerous single-family homes that line

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Mar 28, 2024 Update: Police take South 36th Street homicide suspect into custody
Update: Police take South 36th Street homicide suspect into custody

Updated at 10:45 p.m. March 28, 2024 The suspect in a homicide on South 36th Street has been taken into custody this afternoon, the Richmond Police announced Thursday night. Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons shared online that Richmond Police Detectives, in partnership with an outside agency, were able

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Mar 28, 2024 Richmond woman hopes to crochet her way to a Guinness World Record
Richmond woman hopes to crochet her way to a Guinness World Record

It's almost official: On April 1, Richmond's own Daisy Ptak, who crocheted a massive 870-foot scarf, hopes to become a Guinness World Record holder when her scarf is measured and the record is certified. Currently, the longest crochet scarf created by an individual is 834 ft

by Linda Hemmila
New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park
News   -   Apr 07, 2024 New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park

On a sunny Sunday, crowds of happy, smiling people turned up at Marina Bay Park for the launch of Richmond’s second Certified Farmer’s Market location. The inaugural Marina Bay Farmer's Market, held in the parking lot near Regatta Boulevard and Melville Square, got off to a

by Soren Hemmila
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News   -   Apr 07, 2024 New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park
New farmer's market launches at Marina Bay Park

On a sunny Sunday, crowds of happy, smiling people turned up at Marina Bay Park for the launch of Richmond’s second Certified Farmer’s Market location. The inaugural Marina Bay Farmer's Market, held in the parking lot near Regatta Boulevard and Melville Square, got off to a

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire
Richmond firefighters respond to 31st Street garbage truck fire

Updated at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Richmond Fire Department responded to a call about a vehicle fire and found a garbage truck partially engulfed, with power lines above the truck also ablaze. The call came in just after noon Thursday when a resident in the 900

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 04, 2024 Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops
Richmond City Council considers tobacco moratorium after proliferation of smoke shops

The Richmond City Council tried to pass a moratorium on tobacco retailers, but with only four councilmembers in attendance, they didn’t have the five votes required to pass an emergency ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council members reported receiving numerous complaints about the number of smoke shops and

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Apr 02, 2024 On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras
On the agenda: tobacco retailer moratorium, nepotism, and sideshow cameras

Recently, Richmond officials have received numerous complaints regarding the number of smoke shops and tobacco retailers throughout the city. The Richmond City Council will consider an urgency ordinance to place a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retailers. “The City of Richmond has a significant interest in discouraging tobacco use by

by Soren Hemmila
Apr 01, 2024 Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record
Daisy Ptak's crocheted scarf smashes Guinness World Record

Richmond's own Daisy Ptak secured her place in Guinness World Records Monday afternoon when the scarf she crocheted measured 982 feet long, beating the previous record by 142 feet. The official measurement took place in front of Richmond's Craneway Pavilion, with the help of many volunteers,

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 30, 2024 Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond
Dollar Tree store coming to Richmond

Renovations have begun on what will become a new Dollar Tree store at the corner of San Pablo and Barrett Avenues, ending neighborhood speculation as to the future of the property, which has been vacant since 2017. The retail project, which sits directly behind the numerous single-family homes that line

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Mar 28, 2024 Update: Police take South 36th Street homicide suspect into custody
Update: Police take South 36th Street homicide suspect into custody

Updated at 10:45 p.m. March 28, 2024 The suspect in a homicide on South 36th Street has been taken into custody this afternoon, the Richmond Police announced Thursday night. Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons shared online that Richmond Police Detectives, in partnership with an outside agency, were able

by Soren Hemmila
Community   -   Mar 28, 2024 Richmond woman hopes to crochet her way to a Guinness World Record
Richmond woman hopes to crochet her way to a Guinness World Record

It's almost official: On April 1, Richmond's own Daisy Ptak, who crocheted a massive 870-foot scarf, hopes to become a Guinness World Record holder when her scarf is measured and the record is certified. Currently, the longest crochet scarf created by an individual is 834 ft

by Linda Hemmila
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