Fusion power plant coming to Chesterfield | Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build, own, and operate the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in Chesterfield.
Movieland investing millions | The only movie theater within city limits is improving its offerings with seat upgrades, larger screens, and an on-site arcade.
Holiday markets continue | Find last-minute gifts or treat yourself at several winter markets around town.
Events
Events
Friday, Dec. 20
J Roddy Walston | 8-9 p.m. | Canal Club | $25+ | Jam out at the annual Christmas To The Bone show.
Saturday, Dec. 21
“Elf” | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | The best way to spread cheer is singing loud for all to hear — the second best way is to go to this screening at the Byrd.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Sunday Bagel Pop-Up | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Little House Green Grocery | Cost of purchase | Get to this pop-up early for bagels and holiday bouquets from Field.
Including a cute necklace and a Kindle remote page turner. | Graphic by 6AM City
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Candle warmer lamp + Thymes Fraiser Fir Candle | $39.99 + $36.00 | Make a candle extra special by pairing it with a warmer lamp that will make it last longer with flame-free heat.
Finalists for the fourth annual RVA Sports Awards have been announced. Richmonders can vote for awards honoring athletes, coaches, teams, and moments through Wednesday, Jan. 15. Winners will be unveiled at a ceremony on Feb. 8.
Listen
Preparing for holiday travel? Make the miles fly by listening to something local. Our guide to 20+ Richmond podcasts has everything from news shows to River City gossip to a sci-fi adventure.
Sports
$140. That’s the average cost for a family of four to attend an MLB game, according to a study by MoneyGeek. All the more reason to love our minor league Flying Squirrels.Purchase tickets for next season, starting with the home opener on Friday, April 4.
Tech
There’s a new app in town.Mozi lets you know when you’re in the same city or at the same event as other friends. If you’re headed to GardenFest of Lights (or any other winter events), for instance, you can use the app to meet up with other people you know who’ll be there.
Holiday
We think you deserve a gift. Enjoy some festive fun with the Virginia Lottery’s seasonal online games, like “Merry Money Mania” and “$crooge.” Psst.. You must be 18 or older to play.Browse games + join the fun.*
Travel
Did you know?Fredericksburg (~one hour from downtown) is an accessible destination for visitors of all abilities. With a variety of hotels, museums, and transportation options that offer accessibility features, getting around is a breeze.*
Tech
If new phones are on your family’s Christmas list, you can switch to the Total 5G+ Unlimited plan and receive up to four free Samsung Galaxy A35 5G phones. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot with 12x faster speeds, all backed by “America’s Favorite Network.”Make the switch.*
Shop
The holidays are here — and with them come extra expenses. Regain control of seasonal credit card debt with a 0% intro APR credit card. Experts scoped out this top option that offers a long interest-free period and earns up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in the first three months.*
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City Guide
City Guide
👋 Hello, winter
Will we see Maymont dusted with snow this winter? | Photo by Yuly Shaiou
Tomorrow, Dec. 21 is the first official day of winter.
Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for January and February.
January
Expect it to be a bit more frigid in January. Historically the coldest month of the year, temperatures average between a low of 29.7° and a high of 44.6°. If we see significant snow this winter, it’ll likely be in January.
February
In February, temperatures generally stay around a low of 31.8° and a high of 49.3°. If you’ve already got your sun lamp out, you might be reassured to hear that by the end of February, the sun won’t set until 6 p.m. It’s the little things.
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