July 20, 1984 | Alexa Welch, photographer. Richmond Times-Dispatch Photograph Collection. V.85.37.4555/PHC0076. The Valentine, Richmond, Virginia.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane. We dove into the archives to see what July has looked like in Richmond’s past, from 1975 to 1989. All photos are courtesy of The Valentine and its meticulously curated Richmond Times-Dispatch Collection.
Note: Dates and photo title are also provided by The Valentine.
“Rooting for the Home Team”
A batboy for the (formerly named) Richmond Braves sits in front of Virginia Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr. and Attorney General Andrew P. Miller.
P. Kevin Morley, photographer. Richmond Times-Dispatch Photograph Collection. V.85.37.3774/PHC0076. The Valentine, Richmond, Virginia.
July 2, 1983
“Betsy Berry and Scott Vermillera on the James River”
Memories will always be made along the James — photograph taken from Huguenot Bridge.
“Waitress” | Wednesday, July 23-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | November Theatre | $39+ | There are only two weekends left to catch this Broadway-smash comedy.
Thursday, July 24
Shalom Farms Mobile Market | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Broad Rock Library | Price of purchase | Stop by the parking lot for fresh, local fruits and vegetables.
Hot Tomato Happy Hour | 5-7 p.m. | Dinner Party | Price of purchase | Sample wines paired with Duke’s Mayo pimento cheese + tangy tomato bites.
Frida: An Artistic Archetype Exploration | 6:30-8 p.m. | Quarry | $15 | In light of the VMFA’s traveling Kahlo exhibit, explore the artist’s life, work, and style among a small group.
Friday, July 25
Saved By The 90’s | 8 p.m. | The National | $32 | Join the crowd for a totally rad mashup of 1990s hits, from The Beastie Boys + Backstreet Boys to The Spice Girls.
Pacaso plans to expand to Italy. | Photo provided by Pacaso
How do you follow a record-setting year? By getting stronger.
Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year, so Pacaso’s planned Italy expansion is big.
They’ve already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. (They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.) And you can invest for $2.90/share. †‡
The Armitage Building, a 130-year-old warehouse located near Libby Hill Park, is queued for a mixed-use makeover — from storage facility to RVA’s latest residential + commercial conglomerate. Estimated costs reach upward of $50 million. (Richmond BizSense)
Community
In response to Richmond Public School budget cuts, Richmond Ed Fund has organized Give 804, a campaign to support student literacy. How can you help? Rep RVA’s area code with donations of $8.04, $80.40, etc., donate books starting in early August, or sign up as a Reading Buddy.
Sports
VCU’s Max Shulga joined the Boston Celtics during the second round of this year’s NBA draft. Now, Celtics fans are catching onto something Richmonders have known for a while — Shulga’s no underdog. Read more about how the VCU alum is making waves in the NBA Summer League. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Cause
Friends of East End announced three upcoming volunteer days at Evergreen Cemetery: July 26, Aug. 9, and Aug. 23. Spend a Saturday clearing overgrowth, uncovering hidden grave markers, and restoring history at a 1891 African American burial site. Looking for more summer volunteer opportunities? We’ve got you covered.
Watch
Speaking of volunteer efforts, Richmonders banded together to expedite Fountain Bookstore’s across-the-street relocation, one book at a time. The Shockoe Slip store announced its new, additional space back in January. Keep up with the Fountain’s Instagram for opening updates.
Edu
Since 1999, the Virginia Lottery has generated more than $12 billion for Virginia K-12 public education — including $867 million in Fiscal Year 2023 alone. It’s more than a game: It’s a mission to support students, recognize teachers, and invest in the future of every classroom. Learn more.*
Community
Do you need hiring help? We’ve got your back. Post your open roles on the RICtoday Job Board + get connected with local candidates quickly and efficiently. Pssst — did we mention it’s free?
The Buy
Teva’s original universal sandal, now 50% off on Nordstrom Rack. A cushioned footbed + adjustable canvas straps make this a hikeable, wadeable, walkable sandal that will see you through all of your outdoor summer adventures.
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.
I could have spent hours looking through The Valentine’s collection of Richmond Times-Dispatch photos — and that would barely scratch the surface. The Valentine collects all sorts of Richmond-centric memorabilia, including textiles, art, decorations, and industrial artifacts. If you’re ever in the mood to go down a rabbit hole of local history, The Valentine’s online research database is the place to go.
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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