Consider this your 411 on Richmond’s 311. | Photo by RICtoday
Whether you need to register to vote, inquire about residential services, or just stayin the know about civic happenings, we’re here to connect you with the right department in the City of Richmond.
“Where should I go for a river day?”
Parks and Recreation | We all miss Texas Beach. Find your next go-to river spot and review the basics of water safety.
“How can I report a pothole?”
RVA311 Division | Dial 3-1-1 to address non-emergency requests for things like potholes, sidewalks, and streetlights.
“What is going on with all these electric scooters?”
Public Works | Snag discounted rides, get safety tips, and learn what to do with abandoned scooters.
A. 🏡 More homes being built or sold B. 💼 New jobs or companies moving in C. 🚙 Increased traffic or commute times D. 🛍️ More restaurants, stores, or services E. 💸 Rising rents or home prices F. Other
Local Summer Produce Popup | 5 p.m. | Ballast | Price of purchase | Yellow Umbrella Provisions curates the farm-fresh menu, Old Tavern Farm supplies the grab-and-go farmstand, and Cirrus stocks the discounted highball drinks.
WCWednesday | 7-11 p.m. | The Beet Box | Free | Mark your weekly planner and join a community of local artists, poets, and musicians sharing their talents over drinks and conversation.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Plein Air Painting in the Gardens | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Agecroft Hall | $6 | All you romantics can get a serene start to your day with this invitation to paint, picnic, read, and think beautiful thoughts in the early-morning gardens.
Skull School | 2-3 p.m. | Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield | Price of park admission | Attend this workshop, and you can add “wildlife skull identification” to your list of niche, special skills.
City Council Meeting | 6 p.m. | City Hall | Free | Our city department guide is the perfect segway to tap into the conversation about everyday community initiatives.
As of last week, construction is officially underway on the Texas Beach pedestrian bridge. Public access to the riverside stretch was closed off three years ago following a failed bridge safety inspection. Now, a new walkway is finally in the works, and we’ll keep an eye out for timeline updates.
Announced
Richmond Metro Zoo welcomed six cheetah cubs to its animal kingdom. Born in May, the litter stayed at the Cheetah Conservation Center for three months, but now live in the public habitat with their parents, Zuri and Ramses. (12 On Your Side)
Community
Did you vote to help name Maymont’s new baby porcupine? If not, don’t miss your chance; it’s imperative. As of yesterday, the poll leaderboard showed Prickles with a 28.9% lead, and Barb following closely behind at 25.8%. The winning name will be announced on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Biz
Local antiques dealer Mid Century Morris plans to relocate from its current Scott’s Addition home to a larger, more industrial space just five minutes away. Formerly a train repair facility, the new location will allow owner Janet Morris to display thousands of antiques and furniture pieces under one roof. The biz aims for a winter opening. (Richmond BizSense)
Giveaway
Record store Plan 9 Music is teaming up with Richmond-born songwriter Lucy Dacus for a ticket giveaway. Dacus will take the “Bus Back to Richmond” (her latest song) for a concert on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Altria Theater. Until then, visit Plan 9 in Carytown anytime today through Monday, Sept. 8, for a chance to win two free tickets.
Quoted
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” That’s how Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce via Instagram. While we raise a glass to the happy couple, let’s raise another for Richmond’s celebrity-worthy wedding venues.
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You may have noticed my note in today’s city department guide — I miss Texas Beach. Learning that we’re one step closer to getting back to our gritty river “beach” made for a hopeful addition to my day.
In light of this progress, the North Bank Trail has been rerouted to avoid the construction area, but Texas Beach remains inaccessible for the foreseeable future.
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