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🎱 Call your shot
Head to Brookland Park in Northside to join the queue for Fuzzy Cactus’ mood-lit table. | Photo via Fuzzy Cactus
Looking for a place to shoot pool in the River City? Lucky for you, we’ve got a few options in our pocket.
Editor’s note: Some bars and billiard halls on this list allow smoking inside. Check with individual venues for details.
In the city
Don’t Look Back (Triple)
A taco restaurant occupying the old Triple Billiards space, Don’t Look Back still bears the sign (and sport) of its pool-hall predecessor.
Stanley’s
Reader Hannah Y. says this Philly-style hoagie haven welcomes everyone to play, Eagles fans and otherwise.
Naturalization Ceremony | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History + Culture | Price of admission
Tuesday, Feb. 17
VCU Men’s Basketball vs. George Washington | 8 p.m. | Stuart C. Siegel Center | $34.80+ | Cheer on the VCU men’s basketball team as they play George Washington at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.*
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See what’s rising on Nine Mile Road, across from the Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital.
Image via the City of Richmond
Development
A local nonprofit is spearheading a four-story development on Nine Mile Road in Church Hill North. The project will include a childcare center and 30 mixed-income apartments for rent — most of which will be listed at or below 80% of the area median income. (BizSense)
Announced
The Richmond Free Press, an award-winning newspaper dedicated to Richmond’s Black community, announced that it will cease publication this week. The press’s first edition ran in 1992. Read more about the newspaper’s history.
Today Is
Friday the 13th has long been associated with bad luck. We hope it doesn’t impact you. Research shows, however, that certain superstitions can impact black cats, who are less likely to be adopted than other felines. We think you would absolutely strike lucky if you adopted Bowling Ball from Richmond Animal League. (History.com)
Drink
If you’re planning a sweet night in this Valentine’s Day, consider trying out these cocktail recipes curated by regional mixologists. First up on the list: Raspberry Rose Gin Rickey made with a local Crescent Simples syrup. See where you can shop for the mixer in Richmond. (Virginia Living)
Plan Ahead
Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week is coming up, Sunday Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 28. In addition to 10+ volunteer gigs, you can hang with RVA Goats, catch a film screening, and Boogie for the Biosphere. See the full schedule.
Asked
More readers reached out to share their most-missed restaurants, two for very similar reasons. Vicki W. longs for Pasture’s grilled pimento cheese “sammich,” saying, “I miss [it] sooooo much.” Katie S. recalls The Dog and Pig Show for having “the best grilled pimento cheese with tomato jam.” Care to share?
Community
We love our readers — this Valentine’s Day and always. Your thank-you emails pour in each week, often asking how you can support us. In this season of love, consider making a contribution to support our team and power local storytelling.
Number
1,890. That’s the number of people injured in traffic crashes in Richmond this year alone — according to this dashboard. Vision Zero is a community-wide effort to prevent serious injuries and save lives by promoting safer, healthier streets for everyone. More data on crashes, injuries, and fatalities.*
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Ope, I was away from my desk for a day, and we accidentally included a story about the wrong Richmond in yesterday’s newsletter. With 40 Richmonds in the US, it’s bound to happen every now and then, but no other place does it like RVA, ammiright?
Side note: Richmond, California, isn’t one of our sister cities, but we do have several (spanning six counties and three continents) if you want to indulge your wanderlust.
One of our sister cities, Saitama City, is the capital of Saitama Prefecture in Japan.
Screenshot via Google Maps
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