‘Dark to light’: City unveils plans for infamous Lumpkin’s Slave Jail site
Like much of the rest of Shockoe Bottom, the location of the jail lies in a floodplain, with part of its footprint encroaching into a floodway.
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Amateur astronomer donates telescopes to inspire rural communities around Richmond
"This is a great way to get telescopes in the hands of those interested in the night skies."
World-famous AI artist unveils video installation at CoStar grand opening
Its distinctive video screen facing the river was officially turned on amid fireworks and a performance from the band Caamp.
‘Turn this ballpark into Christmastown’: Squirrels unveil plan for 39-day WinterWorld attraction at CarMax Park
The offseason event will feature more than a million lights, a 12,500 square foot ice rink for skating, a six-lane ice slide, a tree maze, a Ferris wheel and what organizers promise will be the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond.
Southside land gifted for future public park
The move is the latest in a busy summer for the CRLC, which also has protected farmland in Varina and obtained the final piece for the upcoming Mayo Island park.
Hispanic Chamber touts small-business success amid population boom in Richmond
Between 2017 and 2022, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses with at least one employee in the metro area grew by 104%.
Local author Rachel Beanland’s newest book revisits a childhood home in Italy
“I don’t think I would be a novelist without being a Richmonder.”
