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Today’s Forecast

89º | 16% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:39 a.m. | Sunset 7:39 p.m.

 

Editor’s Note
Y’all: it’s humid. This is the third consecutive week we’ve brought up the weather in the Editor’s Note, so if you can’t tell, we’re really looking forward to the fall. If you’re as excited as us, leaf us a note about what you’re most looking forward to this autumn.
 
Top Stories
 
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Our readers’ favorite local donuts | Dig into a half dozen River City options to satisfy your early-morning sweet tooth.

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3 Richmond architects (and the work they left us) | Learn about the people behind some of the city’s most eye-catching buildings.

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Pop-ups and supper clubs | Expand your culinary horizons at one of 11 local concepts.
 
 
Events
 
This Weekend
  • “Horton Hears a Who!” | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Bring the family for a matinee screening of the animated film.
  • Afro Festival | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 12 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free entry | Enjoy a day of music, food, and community as part of the city’s Festival of Arts.
  • Horne Dogs 3 Year Anniversary | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 12-6 p.m. | Don’t Look Back Triple | Cost of purchase | Celebrate three years of the hot dog pop-up at the local taco spot.
  • American Aquarium | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $26 | The Watson Twins will join the folk-infused Southern rock group for a River City show.
Plan Ahead
  • Free Community Day | Monday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Free | Explore the gardens and see the augmented reality exhibition “Blooms of Light.”
  • Flying Squirrels vs. Akron RubberDucks | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond | $10-$25 | The first 1,000 fans ages 15 and older will receive a Patrick Bailey bobblehead.
  • September Book Swap | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free entry | Bring some gently used books and trade for new reads, plus enjoy happy hour specials.
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News Notes
 
Outdoors
  • Richmond is joining the other localities that have broken ground on the Fall Line Trail. City leaders marked the occasion with an event at Bryan Park last Wednesday. Once complete, the full trail will span 43 miles from Colonial Heights to Ashland.
Open
  • It’s a Saladworks. It’s a Frutta Bowls. It’s a combination Saladworks and Frutta Bowls. The new two-in-one restaurant is open in Duckridge Landing in western Chesterfield. Both franchises are owned and operated by the same couple. (Richmond BizSense)
Film
  • Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the 8th annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival. This year’s installment will feature 20+ films made by and about indigenous people, as well as live panels and performances.
Transit
  • Learn about Henrico and GRTC’s plan to extend the Pulse to Parham Road at a public meeting on Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library. The extension will include a new station at the Old Parham Road Shopping Center, projected to open in three to five years.
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Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. We’re endlessly inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.
 
 
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It might still feel like summer, but class is back in session. | Photo by RICtoday
Pack your lunch, catch the bus, and make sure you’re in your seat before the second bell rings: school is officially back in session.

The Greater Richmond Region has 16 school districts and 185,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more for the area’s major school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Richmond Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 45
  • Number of students: ~22,000
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • ~72% graduation rate
Henrico County Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 75
  • Number of students: 48,977
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • 91% graduation rate
Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Number of schools: 67
  • Number of students: ~64,000
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • 91% graduation rate
 
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