Congratulations to Wilmer Matamoros-Menjivar
The Richmond Free Press has a great profile of Wilmer Matamoros-Menjivar, the valedictorian at Richmond High School for the Arts and the top valedictorian in Richmond Public Schools with a GPA of 5.28.
Manchester Manifest First Fridays Southside kicks off the season THIS FRIDAY
Come out from 5PM on for live music, live art, food trucks, live performances, vendors, artists, dancing, food, drink, and MORE. Interested in being a vendor? REGISTER HERE
Speed camera in front of Patrick Henry went missing (and then came back)
One of the speed cameras in front of Patrick Henry went missing last Friday. Turned out to NOT be a mystery: the speed camera had been knocked over and was pulled to check if it was working correctly.
Per the comments though: "Can a speed camera being knocked over be any louder of a scream for better infrastructure?"
The 2024 Tiny Porch concert series kicks off June 16 - that's soon!
The 2024 Tiny Porch concert series kicks off Sunday, June 16, with performances at 3 spots in Woodland Heights and food by Arroz and King of Pops.
Two upcoming food & fun events:
Pre-orders are open for The Tamale Lady Pop-up at Nile Kitchen this Saturday:
Blending the rich, earthy flavors of Ethiopian cuisine with the vibrant, spicy notes of Mexican dishes, Natalie and Yoseph bridge cultures through innovative culinary creations. Excited to share this experience!
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Laura Lee’s is hosting a Wine & Charcuterie Happy Hour next Thursday, June 13:
Looking forward to our next wine event Thursday June 13th! This will be a convivial, casual drop-in, drop-out event on our patio (weather permitting, we’ll move to the bar if not).
Stop by between 5-7 PM to try some lovely wines & charcuterie & chat with us! Glasses & bottles will be available for purchase 🥂 🍾
Friends & family wines from Piemonte, Italy with Valentina Giordano of Impero Wines, local salumi from Amelia County, Va with Daniela Terrasi of Terra di Siena. $10 wine tasting / $10 charcuterie
Wheels for Change ride this Saturday from Forest Hill Park
"Join Delegate Michael Jones for "Wheels for Change" Community Bike Ride! Let's come together to advocate for improved road safety and pedestrian walkways in Richmond and throughout the Commonwealth"
Two men shot on Saturday
Richmond Police officers found a man with a gunshot wound at the 800 block of East 36th Street, who was then taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Around the same time, police said another man walked into Chippenham Hospital with a gunshot wound.
Newton Ancarrow's Beautiful Boats
RVA Hub’s recent piece about the new retro motor boat rentals at Rocketts Landing reminded me that fast and beautiful little boats used to be made here at Ancarrow’s Landing. Known now for the fishing and as part of the Manchester Slave Trail and the Poop Loop trail just across the river from Rocketts Landing, Ancarrow’s Landing takes its name as the former site of Newton Ancarrow’s 1950s/1960s speedboat-manufacturing factory. READ MORE!
WE WANT (CLEAN AIR, GOOD FOOD, PEACE)
New entry on Richmond Highway by Barry O’Keefe and Mahari Chabwera to our South Richmond Murals & Street Art Map. Detail views HERE.
Boy killed, 3 injured in car crash
A 10-year-old boy was killed and 3 juveniles were injured when the 16-year-old driver ran off the road and into a fence on the 2800 bock of Hey Road this morning.