Plus, Banana Ball is coming
 
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79º | 6% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:15 a.m. | Sunset 6:35 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
Happy Saturday, RVA. City Editor David here — I don’t know about all of you, but this is my favorite time of the year. The weather’s cooling off, the leaves are starting to change, and candy corn is back on the shelves. I think this is Richmond at its best — if you need me, I’ll be on a walk.
 
Top Stories
RIC spotty dog milkshake

Richmond’s favorite milkshakes | Fall is here, but ice cream never goes out of style. We’ve compiled our picks (and our readers’ recommendations) for the best shakes in the River City.

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Big changes coming to 2nd Street | The city is establishing a new vision for 2nd Street in Jackson Ward — and it wants your help. See the proposed changes to the historic street and learn how to provide your feedback.

RIC abi's books and brews

Abi’s is opening soon | Big things are brewing on Cary Street. Abi’s Books and Brews will be open for business soon. The combination coffee shop/independent bookstore near VCU eventually aims to be open 24 hours a day.
 
Events
 
This weekend
  • In the Footsteps of Maggie Walker | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12 p.m. | Elegba Folklore Society | $15 | Learn about Richmond’s Black community in the 20th century and Maggie Lena Walker’s continued significance today.
  • RVA Oyster Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 1-6 p.m. | Main Line Brewery | Free entry | Enjoy oysters raw, fried, and steamed on the half shell, plus vendors, craft beer, and live music from DJ Darrell and Level up Band.
  • Carytown Farmers Market | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | City Stadium | Free entry | Shop from local vendors, listen to some live music, and try a new craft beverage at this weekly market.
  • Bears in Trees | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Canal Club | $20+ | The English indie rockers will play with opening acts Mothé and Thank You Im Sorry.
Plan ahead
  • Dip Pen Calligraphy | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Quarry | $55+ | Learn the wonders of calligraphy starting with the basics during this two-day workshop.
  • Belle Isle Habitat Restoration | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Belle Isle Bike Skills Area | Free | Volunteer with Richmond Tree Stewards and do your part to keep Belle Isle healthy by removing invasive non-native plants and replacing them with native ones.
  • Women Who Mean Business Summit | Friday, Oct. 18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center | $125+ | Connect with other women professionals for a day of workshops, networking, advice, and opportunity.
  • Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention | Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20 | 3-6 p.m. | DoubleTree Midlothian | $25 | 150 international tattoo artists will come to the River City for this convention for all things ink.
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News Notes
Open
  • The former home of Carytown Cupcakes is now the site of Hots and Brats, a specialty hot dog and sausage restaurant. The building will double as a retail location for owner Kyle Morse’s sausage business, The Mayor Meats. (Richmond Magazine)
Coming Soon
  • The VCU-area space formerly occupied by Virginia Book Co. will soon be a coffee shop. Qahwah House, a national chain, is planning to open a franchise in the next couple of months. This will be the late night cafe’s first location in Virginia. (Richmond BizSense)
Edu
  • Sacred Heart Center has hit a milestone — the adult learning organization has now prepared 1,000 Spanish-speaking students for GEDs. About 54 students are enrolled right now, and registration for the spring should be announced in the next few months. (VPM)
Sports
  • Banana Ball, a fast-paced form of baseball popularized by the Savannah Bananas, is coming to the Diamond next year. The Firefighters will play on June 20 and 21, 2025 — the ticket lottery is open now and closes on Friday, Nov. 1. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Number
  • $3.12. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Virginia right now. Read more about the cost of living in Richmond, including the median household income and the average cost of groceries.
Regional
  • Everyone’s got strong opinions on how to pronounce “Powhite” — trust us, we do too. That’s just one of the many unwritten rules to living in Richmond. With the help of our readers, we’ve compiled a list of dozens more.
 
City Guide

☕️ Hot coffee weather is here

Your guide to Richmond coffee shops
a hand holding a paper cup with the text "paix coffee" in a gothic font
Paix Espresso offers coffee roasted right there in the shop. | Photo by RICtoday
For richer or pour over, Richmond’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Whether you’re a caffeine fiend or a PSL partisan, there’s no shortage of options in the River City.

Rostov’s Coffee and Tea | These quintessential Richmond roasters got started in 1979 and haven’t slowed down since.

Buna Kurs Ethiopian Cafe | In addition to coffee, frappes, smoothies, and tea, this cafe has all-day breakfast and Ethiopian favorites like ertib.

Paix Espresso | The espresso experts at Paix will set you up with specialty drinks and baked goods.

Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream | This Forest Hill spot has coffee, smoothies, bagels, sandwiches, and sweet treats.

Daily Coffee Co. | This 1960s yellow bread truck is home to a variety of specialty coffee drinks, plus treats from Shyndigz, Up All Night Bakery, and Montana Gold Bread Co.
35 more coffee options
The Buy
 
A professional callus remover. This rechargeable electric foot file removes dead skin and cures cracked heels for silky smooth feet.
 
 
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