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Share your feedback on three major projects taking shape in Richmond. | Photo via Richmond INSPIRE
We’re in the midst of a busy civic season, which means it’s an integral time to use your voice. Not everyone has time to attend council meetings or feedback workshops, but you might have time for these online surveys, which are just as important.
We found three options to help warm up your community voice.
Balance the budget
Mayor Danny Avula is set to introduce the next city budget in March. Nothing’s set in stone yet. This prioritization survey will let the city know which departments you think deserve the most attention in the 2027 fiscal year.
Pro tip: You’ll be balancing seven priorities by percentage of importance, totaling 100% overall.
Editor Elise: I’ve never been savvy with quick math, so I took no shame in whipping out a calculator for this one.
VCU Men’s Basketball vs. Fordham | 12:30 p.m. | Stuart C. Siegel Center | $46.40+ | Cheer on the VCU men’s basketball team as they play Fordham at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.*
Discover sustainable style at Richmond’s one-day pop-up event
Presented by Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect at the upcoming event. | Photos by RICtoday
Wedding planning in 2026 can come with major sticker shock — especially when it’s time to find the dress. But what if you could score a stunning look without overspending (or overconsuming)?
Our City Editor recently headed to Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia, and spoiler alert: wedding style doesn’t have to mean one-time wear or sky-high price tags.
The nonprofit is hosting its second annual Goodwill Bridal & Formal Dress Pop-Up Event at the Stratford Hills store on Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m., offering hundreds of wedding gowns and formal styles at a fraction of retail prices.
Expect everything from bridal and bridesmaid dresses to prom looks and accessories — all while keeping beautiful garments out of landfills.
Proceeds support the organization’s workforce programs that help individuals gain skills and achieve economic independence.
A proposed data center development spanning one-million sqft is on the docket at the Henrico Board of Zoning Appeals this morning, Feb. 26, at 9 a.m. The complex would rise in Varina, across the street from a residential suburb. Find out what high-dollar incentive developers offered to neighboring residents. (Henrico Citizen)
Development
Earlier this week, Chesterfield County officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $168M utilities improvement project at The Proctors Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is an early step in a larger goal to increase treatment capacity from 27 to 54 million gallons of water per day. (Richmond BizSense)
Weather
Did you notice the weather report at the top of today’s newsletter? Richmond sunsets have reached the 6 p.m. mark. Plus, we’re about to spring forward one hour on Sunday, March 8. “Warmer weather and longer days” sounds a whole lot like “let’s go get ice cream,” now that we think about it.
Learn
RVA ToolBank just dropped a lineup of handy-dandy spring workshops, including introductions to drywall installation, router + power tools, and furniture flipping. See all eight classes, and register before the spots fill up.
History
Richmond Free Press, an independent newspaper dedicated to the RVA’s Black community, announced its final publication earlier this month, ending a 34-year run. Do you know the story of the publication’s founder, Raymond Boone?Dive into the history. (Commonwealth Times)
Older Adults
The City of Richmond launched a Senior Book Club (ages 55+), kicking off on Monday, March 16, at 10:15 a.m. Richmond Public Library will host and loan out the monthly reads. Contact the library to find out the first discussion-worthy book.
Civic
How many cities make a bold, public commitment to ending traffic deaths? Answer: only a few — and Richmond is one of them. Leaders, experts, and neighbors are working together through Vision Zero to build safer, fairer streets for everyone, backed by real action and shared responsibility.*
Drink
If you’re reaching for fewer sodas or cocktails, Bruusta gives you a fizzy option on tap in your fridge: fresh, low-sugar kombucha, brewed at home with almost no effort. Join the flexible Brew Plan and get 50% off to start your wellness-minded beverage journey.*
The Buy
Merit’s Signature Lip Blush, aka the lipstick we want to live every day in. This lightweight, sheer-matte formula applies with the comfort of a nourishing balm, leaving a soft, blurred wash of color that feels like nothing on the lips. Choose your favorite shade, from warm sheer nude Vendôme to brick red September.
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