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Happy trails ahead

Looking forward to the Fall Line Trail
Members of the committee working on the Fall Line Trail break ground at Spring Park in Henrico.
Members of the committee working on the Fall Line Trail break ground at Spring Park in Henrico. | Gif by RICtoday
If you’re like us then you’re excited for the Fall Line Trail. The upcoming multi-use trail aims to be a north/south companion to the Capital Trail, which runs from Richmond to Jamestown. When complete, it will wind 43 miles on its way through seven Virginia localities — Ashland, Hanover, Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, and Petersburg.

This development is one of multiple outdoor transportation networks being built in Central Virginia. Several sections of the final path already exist as individual, shorter trails that the Fall Line Trail intends to connect. These include Ashland Trolley Line Trail, Chester Linear Park, several miles of Richmond’s protected bike lanes, and Chesterfield’s Northern Jefferson Davis Special Area Plan.

A map of the Fall Line Trail

A map of the Fall Line Trail’s planned course.

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Photo via the City of Richmond

Richmond will comprise 13 miles of the trail’s planned course, with Chesterfield taking another 19, Henrico containing 7.5, and Hanover responsible for 4.8 miles.

Henrico broke ground on its first section of the Fall Line Trail on Oct. 18. This first stretch will begin at Spring Park in the Lakeside area, running a quarter of a mile long and 12 ft wide. It will be the first of eight sections passing through Henrico.

A park laid out for a groundbreaking ceremony

Work on the 12 ft. wide, 1,400 ft. long Spring Park section began in October.

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Photo by RICtoday

At the Spring Park section’s groundbreaking, Henrico Supervisor Frank Thornton expressed excitement for the project to get underway, citing the trail’s “seemingly limitless economic and quality-of-life benefits.”

Henrico is striving to complete its sections of the trail in the next five years. Richmond says it hopes to begin construction on the city’s first section sometime between now and 2025. The full Fall Line Trail should be complete around 2035.
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Events
Thursday, Nov. 9
Friday, Nov. 10
  • Covenant Woods Christmas Market | Friday, Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Lodge at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville | Free entry | Shop from 25+ vendors to find something for everyone on your holiday gift list.
  • ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $18 | There’ll be a whole lotta love for the iconic rock band at this tribute show.
  • VCU Men’s Basketball vs. Samford | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., Richmond | $25-$30 | Cheer on the Rams against the Bulldogs at home.
Saturday, Nov. 11
  • Hanover Book Expo | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | VFW Post 9808, 7168 Flag Ln., Mechanicsville | Free entry | This Veterans Day event will feature dozens of Virginia authors, Irish dance performances, storytime for kids, and free workshops.
  • Welcome to Night Vale | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $33 | Take part in a live podcast with special guests.
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News Notes
Active
  • Events related to the Richmond Marathon kick off today with a health and fitness expo at Richmond Raceway. The expo will continue through tomorrow before roads shut down and the runners toe the line for the 46th edition of the race this Saturday, Nov. 11.
Edu
  • Community meetings to determine the future of the Dreams4RPS program have begun. RPS will hold at least 250 meetings and events over the next several months for community members to share their input on the academic goals program.
Civic
  • Hanover voters rejected a referendum on Tuesday to begin electing school board members. Hanover is one of just 13 localities in the state with an appointed school board. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Listen
  • Election day has passed, but VPM spoke to three Richmond-area voters about their priorities at the polls. Listen to what they had to say. (VPM)
Coming Soon
  • A third bundt cake bakery is coming to the Richmond area. Nothing Bundt Cakes, a Texas-based chain, will open a location at 11419 Midlothian Turnpike to join its outposts in Short Pump and Carytown. (Richmond BizSense)
Holiday
  • Richmond Parks and Recreation has announced the date for its annual RVA Illuminates event. The holiday kickoff will take place at Kanawha Plaza on Friday, Dec. 1 beginning at 4 p.m.
Wellness
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What’s Richmond’s signature cuisine?

Let us know: What’s Richmond’s signature cuisine?
A sailor sandwich on a plate with fries and a limeade on a white table
We picked up a sailor and a limeade from The Continental Westhampton. | Photo by RICtoday
We know Richmond’s signature sandwich is the sailor sandwich, but we want to know what Richmond’s signature cuisine is. Philly has the cheesesteak, Memphis has barbecue, New York has pizza — what’s the classic Richmond dish?

Is the sailor still Richmond’s reigning culinary output? Maybe Richmond’s coffee is strong enough to make the cut. Does Duke’s mayonnaise qualify as a dish? We want your answers. Email us your ruminations on River City eats.
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
During my time on Team Blitz — William & Mary’s club running team — I spent a lot of time on the Capital Trail. I can’t wait for the day I get to take the Fall Line Trail for a spin, too.
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