Plus, Longoven closed + bag leaf collection starting
 
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🚌 Pulse possibilities

Share your thoughts on a North-South Pulse line
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The Pulse brought rapid transit back to Richmond when it launched in 2018. | Photo by GRTC
A North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line is in the works, and GRTC wants your help to decide where it should go. GRTC is asking Richmonders to complete this survey on the possible paths a new Pulse could take.

GRTC ordered a study on a new BRT line last year. At that time, the potential route options included one general path north on Chamberlayne and three options south — going down Route 1, Hull Street, or Midlothian Turnpike.

The route for a new BRT line is still up in the air, including how the line will cut through downtown and across the river.

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There are several possible routes through downtown.

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Screenshot via city documents

The study determined nine end-to-end alternatives and broke down each one based on three assessments:
  • Demographics & Land Use | Residential and job density, potential future land use, equity needs
  • Transit Connectivity | Existing ridership numbers, connections to the network, feasibility
  • Multimodal Connectivity | Bike and pedestrian facilities, traffic speeds
Each of these assessments can be seen on the map of potential routes, with darker colors indicating a higher BRT readiness.

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There are three main routes being evaluated south of the river.

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Screenshot via city documents

The next phase of the North-South expansion will get even more in the weeds for alternative routes, including performing traffic and environmental analyses as well as evaluating possible station locations.

The survey takes participants through each route and asks for feedback. It’ll be open until the end of the month. Want more input options? There will also be a public meeting in October — stay tuned for more details.
Take the survey
 
Events
Monday, Sept. 25
  • Monday Movie Night: “Little” | Monday, Sept. 25 | 6 p.m. | RPL Broad Rock Branch, 4820 Old Warwick Rd., Richmond | Free | Popcorn and drinks are provided at this free, family-friendly film screening.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
  • Arts and Crafts with RVA Makers Market | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing, 434 Hull St., Richmond | Free entry | Work collaboratively, get feedback on projects, and connect with other crafters at this creative night in Manchester.
  • “John Brown’s Raid” with Denis Frye | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Historic Tredegar, 500 Tredegar St., Richmond | $0-$10 | Join a discussion on the legacy of the abolitionist with the former chief historian at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.
  • Teddy Swims | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $29-$35 | Get tickets to see this singer-songwriter known for blending genres including rock, pop, and soul.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • “The Right to Read” Community Screening & Discussion | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Virginia Union University Living and Learning Center, 1813-1899 Bath St., Richmond | Free | Register to watch the documentary and hear a panel discussion on literacy and combatting the early reading crisis in America.
  • Wine & Jazz Night | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Lolita’s, 2929 W. Cary St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Make a reservation and enjoy live Latin jazz and deals on bottles of wine at this Carytown restaurant.
  • VCU Men’s Soccer vs. Marshall | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond | $5-$10 | The Rams face off against the Herd at home.
Thursday, Sept. 28
  • September UnHappy Hour: The Poedown | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | The Poe Museum, 1914-16 E. Main St., Richmond | $8 | Wear your best cowboy hat and boots for a Western-themed evening with Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants, brews from Three Notch’d, and eats by TBT El Gallo.
100+ more events
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Sports

20 tailgating essentials for a winning season
The weber grill is neatly folded up and wheeled along by a person in hiking boots.
Wheel a Weber portable gas grill to any cookout destination. | Photo via Amazon
From the best tailgating grill to a condiment caddy, shop all things game day grub:
Our full tailgating guide
News Notes
Community
  • The city’s bagged leaf collection program will begin next Monday, Oct. 2. Residents can put out up to 10 bags on trash pickup days, opt into the unlimited bag system, or drop off loose leaves at two locations. Biodegradable bags are preferred.
Number
  • $1 million. That’s how much PlanRVA was awarded in a grant from the EPA. The funds from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant will be used by the regional planning commission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the area.
Closed
  • The Scott’s Addition tasting menu restaurant Longoven has closed. The chefs and co-owners behind the space will instead focus on their front of house concept, Lost Letter. The more affordable restaurant offers Italian fare including hand-cut pasta. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Eat
  • Ethiopian restaurant Nile announced that it will close its Church Hill location in January. Co-owner Yosef Teklemariam said the business is shifting to a packaged meals business model. (Richmond BizSense)
Sports
  • The season ended for the Flying Squirrels last week after their playoff defeat by the Erie SeaWolves. But don’t worry — the countdown to the 2024 season is on and the whole schedule has already been announced.
Edu
  • Want to get involved in RPS? Applications are open for several advisory councils, including the Multilingual Learner Success, Parent/Caregiver, and Interfaith Advisory Councils. Get more information and see if you could be a good fit to help RPS plan for the future.
Travel
  • Changes could be coming to the Hanover County Municipal Airport. County officials are at the beginning stages of developing a master plan outlining its goals for the next 20 years. The facility, which serves as the base for 100+ aircraft, was built in 1971. (VPM)
Health
  • Did you know that gynecological cancers don’t share the same symptoms or treatments? See the differences between the five main reproductive system cancers — and what you can do to reduce your risk.*
Drink
  • This brand believed there was a way to take water and make it a little more perfect by infusing it with fruit essences (but none of the gross diet sweeteners, calories, or sugar). And the fruit flavors really taste like fruit. Groundbreaking. Plus, new customers get 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*
Kids

⚽️ Spotlight on youth soccer

Youth soccer showcase coming to Chesterfield in 2024
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Copa Talento goes hand in hand with the sports tourism investment in the Richmond region. | Photo via Chesterfield County
Chesterfield’s River City Sportsplex will host a youth soccer clinic and showcase tournament called Copa Talento in July 2024.

Founders Darwin and Anthony Murrillo founded Copa Talento to increase access to higher level soccer opportunities for youth in underserved communities — particularly Latino communities.

The event will include a three-day clinic for individual players followed by a showcase tournament. In 2023, 111 teams participated.

Last year, scouts from national teams in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala selected players to start training at various developmental levels.

The announcement is part of an upward trend of Richmond-area sports tourism. Henrico plans to open its Sports & Events Center next month; Chesterfield has more than 125 sports tourism events planned for fiscal year 2024.
Answered

Last week we quizzed you on what forms of ID to bring to the polls.
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Catch up on all things Election Day with our guide. | Photo by ©Element5 Digital via Canva.com
62% of you had the right idea — using a credit card with a photo would not be an acceptable form of identification to vote.

A valid US passport, student ID from a private or public high school or college in Virginia, or current utility bill with your name and address would all work. Pro tip: “Current” means the document cannot be more than 12 months old.

Check out a full list of acceptable IDs to get even more options.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Robin
From the editor
After a rainy weekend, it looks like we’re in store for some cooler temperatures — which means I’m one step closer to enjoying a Rostov’s pumpkin spice chai on a crisp fall walk.
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