Swimply — it’s like Airbnb for private pools. Beat the Virginia heat and make the most of summer with our roundup of ready-to-rent pools. From bubbly day parties to moody movie nights, find the pool that suits your swimming style.
Horsehead on Shockoe Sessions Live | 7:30-9 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios | $15 | Start the month off with this Richmond-based Americana + rock band.
Wednesday, July 2
Art Club: Zine Machine | 4-6 p.m. | Main Library | Free | Try out this scrappy hobby and connect with RVA’s craft community along the way.
Red, White, and Bubbly | Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | James River Cellars, Glen Allen | Price of purchase | Taste-test your way through the holiday weekend with four sparkling wines.
Friday, July 4
Festival of Arts: The Big Show | 5:30 p.m. | Dogwood Dell Amphitheater | Free | Bring a blanket and find a spot at the amphitheater for Full Spectrum, Virginia Opera, Richmond Concert Band, and fireworks.
Free Fourth of July | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Free | You can gallivant through the gardens at no cost on this patriotic holiday.
Last week, a large fire at 1700 E. Main St. in Shockoe Bottom left several businesses impacted and multiple residents displaced from their homes. See how a Hanover local stepped in to help by donating furniture to a newlywed couple whose home was destroyed in the incident. (CBS 6)
Development
As of today, July 1, a new city ordinance regarding development review went into effect in Richmond. The ordinance introduces simpler submission criteria for new building sites, which aims to expedite the building process, increase housing supply, and ultimately lower housing costs. (The Richmonder)
Civic
Richmond’s Department of Finance has officially mailed out all real estate rebate checks, following a delay earlier this year. All checks were sent out as of yesterday, June 30. Read more details.
Coming Soon
A new local bakery — For the Love of Flour — is opening its doors at Stony Point Fashion Park on Saturday, July 5. What’s in the oven for this small biz? Cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, and seasonal specials — all made from scratch. Check out more restaurants opening soon in Richmond. (WRIC)
Travel
Increased parking rates at Richmond International Airport go into effect starting today, July 1. Daily rates for lots near the terminal will rise from $12 to $15, and daily rates for the economy lots west of the airport will go from $7 to $10. (CBS 6)
Family
Have a roaring good time at “Ultimate Dinosaurs,” a prehistoric exhibition at the Science Museum of Virginia. From the tiny Eoraptor to the ferocious Giganotosaurus, explore 17 fully mounted dinosaur skeletons, examine real fossils, and use augmented reality to bring these ancient creatures back to life.*
Plan Ahead
Hosting an event? Spread the word with RICtoday. Explore our self-service ad portal to find the perfect fit for your budget — from standout banner ads to scroll-stopping social content. Promoting your event has never been easier.
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The Buy
A ZlumberLock secure sheet holder. Say goodbye to tangled + bunched up sheets with this easy-to-install, patented product. It fits all sheet types and boasts a sleek, discreet design.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
In what year was Meadow Farm’s main house originally built?
44%: 1790 33.6%: 1810 19.8%: 1770 2.6%: 1830
🎉 Correct answer: 1810
This historic farmhouse — now a museum — was built in 1810. The land was first obtained in 1713 + the estate was donated to the County of Henrico in 1975.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Today’s edition by: Elise
Any Pearl’s Bake Shoppe fans? I made a trip to Patterson Avenue this morning to grab my friend some treats for her birthday — she’s gluten-free, and Pearl’s stayed stocked.
I left with a box of cupcakes, a cake pop, a macaroon, and a brownie. I couldn’t decide, and we should spoil our friends more often anyway, right?
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