Patch | “We bottle fed him and his siblings when they were rescued at a week old. He loves to eat flowers.”
Richmond pets... part two.
A refresher in case you missed it: We asked our readers to submit photos of their beloved pets, and they did not disappoint. In fact, we received so many submissions that we decided to divide and double the love with two separate features for cats and dogs.
Pearl | “She has one good eye, and she thinks she’s a seal. She loves hammocks and worms on a string.”
Cupid | “He loves everyone he meets!”
Looking to adopt?
Help an animal find its fur-ever home with our shelter adoption guide, featuring organizations like Richmond SPCA, Richmond Animal League, Richmond Animal Care and Control Foundation, and City Kitty Project RVA.
Cat lovers 🤝 book lovers
Richmond SPCA and ILYSM Books are teaming up for a cat adoption event (25% off adoption fees) this Sunday, May 18, from 12 to 3 p.m. Curl up with a new furry friend + a cozy read.
Shalom Farms Mobile Market | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Broad Rock Public Library | Price of purchase | Stop by this Southside library for affordable fresh produce — if you can’t make it in time today, be sure to browse Shalom’s mobile-shop schedule for future popups.
Fan Arts Stroll | Thursday, May 15 + Friday, May 16 | 4-8 p.m. | The Fan | Free | Grab a refreshment, enjoy some live music, and walk through a lineup of local artists along Richmond’s historic Hanover and Grove avenues.
Music at Main Street Station | Thursday, May 15, Thursday, May 22 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Main Street Station patio | Free | Get into the rhythm of this outdoor concert series as trains come and go from above.
Friday, May 16
St. Anthony Lebanese Food Festival | Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, Glen Allen | Free | Music, dance, and boundless good eats — celebrate 40 years of this food fest, “where every dish is made with love and care.”
Saturday, May 17
Richmond Ivy vs. Charlottesville Blues | 5 p.m. | City Stadium | $20+ | Wear your green and show the Blues who rules. Pro tip: Arrive early for happy hour specials, free parking, and prime spots in the stands.*
Sunday, May 18
RVA Taco Festival | 12-6 p.m. | Hardywood Park Brewery - West Creek | $10 suggested donation | This taco extravaganza will bring more than a dozen food trucks to Hardywood + live music and plenty of beer to go around.
“Symphonie Fantastique” | 3 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center | $33+ | Richmond Symphony presents this instrumental spectacle, conducted by Michael Repper.
Presented by Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is hosting an exclusive two-day pop-up to help you save on your special day. | Photo provided by Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
It’s no secret that weddings are expensive. The average cost of a wedding is $33,000, according to The Knot.
Batten down the hatches for more rain. The James is under a river flood warning through Friday, and regional counties are on a general flood watch. Stay updated with weather alerts.
Development
A $40 million Kroger. Plans are moving forward for a 123,000-sqft Kroger Marketplace on Mechanicsville Turnpike near Compass Point Lane. A Starbucks, cheese counter, pharmacy, and 18 gas pumps —the new build, slated for a 2026 opening, will be more than two times bigger than the Kroger it’s replacing. (Richmond BizSense)
Trending
Keffiyeh Café opened in Bon Air earlier this spring, and folks can’t get enough of the Dubai Strawberry dessert. What is it? “Layers of Belgian chocolate, pistachio cream imported from Italy, and kataifi (shredded toasted phyllo dough), topped with pistachio crumbles.” Plus, of course, a heavy layering of fresh strawberries. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Film
For nearly 30 years, Bob Gulledge has played the historic organ at The Byrd, serenading audiences before film screenings. In celebration of Gulledge’s role, The Byrd is showing his favorite film, “Hush… Hush Sweet Charlotte,” this Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Grab your tickets, and give it up for Gulledge.
Pets
Richmond Animal Care and Control announced a new adoption program — Foster to Furever. We’re here for the pun usage. The program allows week-long “trial runs” with shelter dogs to see if potential adopters are ready for the life-long commitment.
Ranked
More housing stats. Richmond was listed No. 9 on Zillow’s ranking of 2025’s Hottest US Housing Markets, with an average sell time of nine days. The price of an average Richmond home?$368K, according to Zillow.
Stat
50%. That’s how many dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer in their lifetime. In addition to lots of tears, pet cancer care can cost you lots of money. Luckily,this pet insurance plan could reimburse you up to 90% on applicable pet care costs.*
Biz
What if building a house could be as simple as building a car? Boxabl is revolutionizing homebuilding by bringing assembly line technology to the outdated industry. Learn how(and how you can join the movement).†‡*
The Buy
Summertime’s humidity + extra time in the sunshine can take a toll on your hair. Add these five essentials to your haircare routine to keep your locks nourished all season long:
Where are my Dolly Parton fans? I lived in the Volunteer State for nearly ten years before moving to RVA. My Tennessee mountain home was near the Appalachian hills of Johnson City, and I attended college in good ol’ Chattanooga. Hi NOOGAtoday.
I’m heading to Sevierville this weekend to visit some old friends of mine. I’ll be back on the 9-5 next Tuesday with an update on whether I ran into our country queen.
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