City Council records include this conceptual design for the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground Memorial.
Rendering via the City of Richmond, The Shockoe Project + Baskervill
Development
The City of Richmond is moving forward with two developments included in “The Shockoe Project” — memorializing the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground and improving Reconciliation Plaza. The plaza currently hosts this international statue. Two identical versions stand in England and Africa. (WRIC)
Mailbag
You ask, we answer. Reader Molly A. noticed our holiday pre-order options and wondered what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving. Here’s a quick roundup (subject to change): Tarrant’s West + Downtown, Bar Solita, Anokha Cuisine of India, Henley on Grace, and Tulsi. Make an online reservation — they’re booking fast.
Watch
Richmond Tree Week is branching into its final hurrah, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved. Saturday, Nov. 8, shakes out the week with eight events, including an Arbor Day Ceremony and a Tree Hugging Contest — if you’re curious what this sentimental contest entails, here’s a closer look. (CBS 6)
Small Biz
Dot’s Back Inn has earned another heartfelt spotlight. Read Richmond Magazine’s latest interview with long-standing employee McKenzie Bryant. May the lore continue. Pair today’s narrative with our history dive, in which we spoke with Bryant about Dot’s go-getter origin story, dating back to 1990.
Pets
Are you giving Shepherd’s Pie a spot at Thanksgiving dinner? Quick clarification: By Shepherd’s Pie, we mean the precious grey tabby up for adoption at Richmond Animal League. To add some extra sweetness, save room for Caramel Apple, a floppy-eared pup looking to find a home for the holidays.
Civic
The City of Richmond announced efforts to correct a utility billing error that took place in October. An equipment failure resulted in incorrect bills for upward of 5,000 Southside customers. If you were affected by incorrect billing, here’s what you can expect next.
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🥧 Guess the cost of a Thanksgiving ice cream pie from Scoop.
We’re going to have to start amping up these trivia questions. 56.6% of our readers got the price right. A handmade Thanksgiving pie from Scoop RVA is $32.95 (rounded up to $33).
Which category in the Annual Tree Hugging Competition would you opt for? There’s freestyle (most creative), speed hugging (most trees hugged in one minute), and the most intentional.
I’d think I’d go for the most intentional performance, and I’d monologue the entire script of “The Lorax” movie. Thank goodness someone on Reddit copied it all down.
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