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Editor’s Note
Welcome to the weekend, Richmond. City Editor David here. The Folk Fest has been one of my favorite events around town since elementary school. See you on Brown’s Island.
 
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Folk Fest, year 20 | The Richmond Folk Fest is underway now. It’s not too late to catch some performances — here’s what you need to know.

Two farmers work in a vertical farm plant.

Plenty to look forward to | A new vertical farm will grow strawberries year-round in Chester. Plenty has opened its facility in Meadowville Technology Park, the first of its kind in the world.

A view of a Richmond neighborhood street with orange and yellow leaves on the trees.

Fall is on the way | Autumn officially began last weekend, and the city is kicking off its leaf pickup services on October 7. Here’s what you need to know.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Birding with FBC RVA | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9 a.m. | Pocahontas State Park | Free | Join the local Feminist Bird Club for a morning of birding on National Public Lands Day.
  • Festival of India | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center | Free | Enjoy classical and modern performances and fill up on dosa, kachori, samosas, tandoori chicken, and sweets.
  • Autumn Falls Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 3-10 p.m. | Main Line Brewery | $15 | Join The Love Movement RVA for a day of reggae music, local vendors, art, and food trucks.
  • Fall Artisan Market | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 2-6 p.m. | Main Line Brewery | Free | Shop from local vendors at this indoor-outdoor, dog-friendly market.
Next Week
  • Music at Maymont: Lake Street Dive | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6 p.m. | Maymont | $40+ | The alt-indie act will play with Tiny Habits.
  • Gooseberry | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $12 | The alt-rockers will play with Parsley.
  • Armenian Food Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | St. James Armenian Church | Free | Richmond’s longest-running food festival returns for a family-friendly weekend of Armenian delicacies and culture.
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News Notes
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  • The British Embassy, which specializes in fish and chips and other UK culinary staples, is open downtown. Joy Supanya and Jon Niemiec, the married duo behind the new lunch spot, also own Thai Won On in Henrico. (Richmond Magazine)
Development
  • City Council approved a special use permit on Monday night to build three new residential buildings on Semmes Avenue. The project, located across from Canoe Run Park, will add 266 new apartments. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
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  • City Council has declared that evictions without legal representation are a public crisis. The resolution was passed at its Monday meeting. Council also approved several grants to help build 1,000+ new affordable housing units. (VPM)
Travel
  • Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to the Richmond Airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Development
  • Big things are happening not just on Semmes Ave., but across the whole city. With all these developments in Richmond, read up on the cost of planting some roots in the River City.
 
City Guide

Let’s plan your next date

Date ideas for every type of Richmonder
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Shopping and snacks at the BIG Market could be a great first date. | Photo by RICtoday
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to RICtoday.

Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got plenty date night ideas for a romantic excursion in the River City.
  • The Richmond Symphony season has something for everyone with classic favorites and contemporary performances.
  • Design your own unofficial taco tour with our ultimate map to all the local spots.
  • Explore the trails near the flood wall in Manchester, then cross the T. Pott Bridge and make your way to the Canal Walk.
  • Order a grab-and-go meal from a local restaurant and set up a picnic at a nearby park — we’ve got ideas for good pairings.
  • Take a class together at a local gym — couples yoga, anyone?
    Dozens more ideas
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