Plus, two times the local bagels
 
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86º | 24% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:27 a.m. | Sunset 7:58 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
Welcome to the weekend, y’all. There’s no doubt it’s still summer in Richmond, but the forecasts for cooler weather next week have me downright thrilled. If the heat’s been wearing on you, the next several mornings should feature temps perfect for a sunrise stroll.
 
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Northside’s getting new bagels | Richmond’s duo of bagel shops is about to become a trio. Julio’s Bagels, a new venture from Pizza Bones owner Ashley Patino, is coming soon to Brookland Park Boulevard.
 
Asked

The Diamond was built in 1985, but the field itself had already been in use for decades. When was the Diamond’s playing field built?
A. 1901
B. 1919
C. 1946
D. 1954
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Events
This Weekend
  • “The Rescuers Down Under” | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Bring the family for a screening of this 1990 Disney film.
  • Reedy Creek Cleanup | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 12 p.m. | The Veil Brewing Co. Forest Hill | Free | Join Keep Virginia Cozy for a community cleanup, then enjoy a brew at an afterparty at The Veil.
  • Outdoor Movie Night | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Sarah Garland Jones Center | Free entry | Bring a blanket or chair to watch Halle Bailey in the live action “The Little Mermaid,” plus enjoy face painting, popcorn, ice cream, and tunes from DJ Nini.
  • Full Moon Series: Mind Mapping + Intuitive Drawing | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Quarry | $15 | Celebrate your joys, release your challenges, and tap in to your intuition at this guided thought experience on the night of the Sturgeon Moon.
  • Summer Concert with the Richmond Concert Band | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Agecroft Hall | Free | Bring your blankets and chairs for this outdoor performance inspired by the elements of earth, wind, and fire.
Plan Ahead
  • Charley Crockett | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | The National | $70 | The country-blues performer is on the $10 Cowboy Tour with Kashus Culpepper.
  • Pigeons of War | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Virginia War Memorial Archivist Sylvia Marshall will explore the history of military pigeons in the US and their role in the Invasion of Normandy.
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News Notes
Biz
  • In addition to Julio’s, it looks like another new bagel place might be on the horizon, this time south of the river. There’s a sign for a Baltik’s Bagels on the former Go Bird building on Forest Hill Avenue. It could open as soon as September. (South Richmond News)
Civic
Coming Soon
  • Bar-Q, a Norfolk barbecue restaurant, is setting up shop in the Main Street space vacated by SB’s Love Shack. Owner Jayme Campbell actually worked in the space in the early 2000s, back when it was Starlite Dining & Lounge. Bar-Q aims to open by the end of the year. (Richmond BizSense)
Opening
  • Davvero Gelato will open the doors to its Lakeside storefront on Saturday, Sept. 7. It’s located inside a former barber shop. Stay tuned on Instagram for special events leading up to the grand opening.
Health
  • The city says it has sealed the sewer pipe that has been intermittently leaking into the James for months. DPU reportedly cut the pipe off from the rest of the sewer system and sealed it off on Monday. (VPM)
Open
  • If you’re anything like City Editor David, news of a new bagel shop was by far the most exciting part of your week. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Jobs
Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Richmonders, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.
 
City Guide

More River City trivia

25 interesting facts about Richmond
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Richmond in the 1920s. | Photo via VCU Libraries Digital Collections
If you know us, you know we’re here for the deep cuts. Whether we’re talking record stores or pizza slices, there’s more to Richmond than just what’s on the surface. That includes our history.

Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life and know some of these — or maybe you’ll learn something new. Either way, test your knowledge with these interesting facts.
  • In 1900, Richmond was the South’s most densely populated city. ~85,000 residents resided within a five-square-mile area.
  • Canned beer made its debut in Richmond. On Jan. 24, 1935, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of beer and cream ale to the 804.
  • The Wurlitzer Organ at The Byrd Theatre is one of about 40 surviving instruments from the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company. It was installed when the theater was built in 1928.
20+ more factoids
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