April 24 Newsletter: CarMax High? RPS weighs pros, cons of selling naming rights
Weather: Steamy with a high of 86, but things cool down starting tomorrow
On this date in 1983, a coalition of politicians lobbies for the building of a “multipurpose” stadium to replace both Parker Field, which was used for baseball, and City Stadium, which hosted football games.
RPS will consider selling naming rights to school facilities
Richmond Ed Fund CEO Taikein Cooper told School Board members he was approached by an individual who offered to provide equipment for a new school's anticipated podcast studio. In return, the individual asked for the studio to be named after their parents.
- School Board members were intrigued by the possibility, though one noted that the division has previously "wrestled a lot of name issues."
The Board tasked a committee with developing a procedure to review future requests brought by the Ed Fund. Read more here.
Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
The journey ultimately took Colin & Caroline across Japan, where they played a series of concerts with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrating the video game franchise's 30th anniversary.
"The people in Japan are unbelievable," singer Caroline Healy said. "The magic and respect that they show artists and performers when they're visiting is unmatched."
They'll be performing in Richmond on Sunday afternoon. Read more here.
Fourth Annual Richmond Animation Festival brings fringe animation to the general public
To one organizer, the festival offers the kind of experimental, curated movie screenings usually only found in large cities like New York. But he passionately believes that Richmond will love independent animation if they give it a chance. Read more here.
City Council wraps up budget changes without putting up new money for virtual school
On Wednesday, the City Council wrapped up its amendments to the city’s pending $1.1 billion general fund budget, without including extra money for the online academy offered by Richmond Public Schools. Read more here.
'An exceptional young man': Zion Terry, who was shot this week, will be honored as John Marshall's prom king on Saturday
Zion Terry, the John Marshall High School senior who died this week after being shot at home in Highland Park, was a “tremendous” student who excelled academically while offering support and friendship to his classmates, school leaders said this week. Read more here.
Plans move forward to name streets in honor of Bill Martin, Jimmy Lee Bracey
The 1000 block of East Clay Street, in front of the Valentine, would be named in honor of Bill Martin, the museum's longtime director who was killed in December.
The 2300 block of Rosewood Avenue would be named after James "Jimmy Lee" Bracey, the founder of an influential youth track and field organization known as the West End Striders. Read more here.
In other news
- Swift Creek Mill Theatre announces closure (Style Weekly)
- “Sixty years of this community’s support has meant everything ... We hope this is not goodbye — just see you soon.”
- New Hanover tourism push targets locals, I-95 drivers (Axios)
- "Tommy the Tomato" will be the face of the county's tourism efforts.
- Emails show Richmond officials working to overhaul policies on land sales after recent controversy (Times-Dispatch)
- While City Council was debating an offer to buy land for $6,300, city officials didn't respond to an offer of $42,600 for the same property.
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