You can take the athlete out of Richmond, but you can take the Richmond out of the athlete. | Photo via Canva
There may not be a professional sports team from Virginia in the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean the state isn’t well represented.
Whether you’re at the watch parties for the game or the Buffalo chicken dip, we’ve designed this with all fans in mind. You don’t need to know what a line of scrimmage is to understand these fast facts, and we made sure each one has direct ties to RVA and the rest of the Commonwealth.
5) Christian Parker | Philadelphia Eagles
While all eyes will be on the field during the Super Bowl, we’re rooting for this passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach. He graduated from Battlefield High School in Haymarket, VA and went on to graduate from the University of Richmond.
We’re just getting started. Hit the link below for four more Virginians with Super Bowl connections + all the details on how to watch.
Sam Morril | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $46+ | Prepare to laugh with this comedian who has specials on Netflix, Comedy Central, and Amazon Prime.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Evening of Magic RVA | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | TheLAB | $25 | This interactive show puts the audience in the spotlight where anyone can add to the magic.
Friday, Feb. 7
Galentine’s Bourbon & Bloom | 6:30 p.m. | Reservoir Distillery | $50+ | This is the perfect couples class offering boozy drinks and beautiful floral designs.
Saturday, Feb. 8
RFN Indie Fest | 12-9 p.m. | The Park RVA | $50+ | Cinephiles are invited to this all-day festival featuring acclaimed directors, producers, and original shorts.
Sous Casa is bringing its frozen burritos to local grocery stores sometime around April. For now, the local producer is aiming for smaller grocery stores on the East Coast, but it does plan to expand to larger grocers in the future. The sausage breakfast burrito is the first variation expected to be sold in stores. (Richmond BizSense)
Civic
The city has paused on accepting water crisis assistance applications after receiving more than 2,200 submissions. There is roughly $650,000 in the crisis fund, and those who applied can expect some sort of payment within 10-15 days.
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Penny’s Wine Shop will be featured in an ad from Google during the Super Bowl. It was selected after the tech giant visited all 50 different states to showcase small businesses that use Google for their day-to-day needs. Penny’s uses Google’s AI software for writing newsletters and inventory management. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Family
Ladders and Lattes is hoping to be a one-stop shop for parents with active kids. This indoor playspace is expected to open later this year, featuring climbing structures and sensory tables for kids up to six years old + caffeinated drinks for mom and dad. (Richmond BizSense)
Opening
A new Sheetz gas station is expected to open sometime this spring at the Courthouse Landing development, according to a new progress report. Residential living spaces + more businesses are expected to open following Sheetz’s arrival, including Virginia Credit Union. (Richmond BizSense)
Health
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If your favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday is watching the commercials, we’ve got just the thing for you: commercial bingo cards. Bonus: This is the perfect prize for the winner.*
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A great date night look to wear on Valentine’s Day. Shop five options, ordered from most casual to dressiest:
Yesterday’s 72º was an unexpected treat in the midst of winter, but it still didn’t match the all-time record for February. That title temperature is 83º, which has occurred three times throughout history — 1930, 1932, and 2023.
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