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Score hundreds in savings on top-rated products, seasonal essentials, and more during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t wait — the deals end at midnight tomorrow, March 31.
The River City Roller Derby announced its 2026 schedule, and the first home match is this Thursday, April 2. But first, fans can meet the team over some friendly, no-contact competition — a trivia night tomorrow, March 31, at Studio Two Three.
Mansion Monday
Today’s feature comes with a twist — condominiums. A 1921 industrial building in Shockoe Bottom, formerly the Richmond Broom Manufacturing Company, is on the market along with its 12 residential units. Take a look. You might recognize this East Main Street space.
Coming Soon
Last week, we learned that Pi’s Coffee plans to open a store near downtown. Read an interview with the owner, Piyush “Pi” Jessani, to learn more about the local biz before its anticipated summer opening. (Richmond Magazine)
History
Virginia designated seven new sites as historic landmarks. The list didn’t include any Richmond locations, but we have plenty of historic places to keep us company for the time being. Here are 10 registered historic buildings that act as architectural landmarks in Richmond.
Ranked
No. 7. That’s where Virginia landed on WalletHub’s list of the most innovative states. From snack companies to beverage brands, Richmond helps fuel that innovation with 50+ products made here.
Outdoors
An annual census of migratory monarch butterflies found that, while their numbers slightly increased last year, they are still at risk of extinction. Adding native plants to your garden can give our winged friends a helping hand before their next migration. Here’s our guide on how to spot native plants.
Try This
Got a product parents will tot-ally love? Add it to our upcoming Parents Gift Guide, publishing in May + June. Your product will be featured in our online guide where we’re highlighting products that make parenting easier. In other words: a little extra visibility to help your brand earn some serious parent points. Add your product.
Featured Deal
This three-in-one heater, fan, and air purifier is $100 off today only on HSN. The Buy team tested it and loved its sleek digital display, how quickly it heats or cools your space, and that it uses a True HEPA filter to clean your home’s air. Shop the 50% off sale.*
Event Spotlight
Rollin’ in hot
Hop on board, and enjoy the ride (for free). | Photo via The Valentine
The First Friday Art Trolley is back for another season of free rides and history dives, and maybe more drag trivia and on-the-road cabaret.
The trolley rolls back into Richmond’s Arts District this Friday, April 3, with a special Jazz-inspired theme on board.
Pro tip: Stay tuned as different ride themes are announced throughout the season, April-June.
How to ride:
The trolley will alternate between these four Broad Street stops every 25 minutes:
6th and Broad Street Parking Lot
Virginia Repertory Theatre
Institute for Contemporary Art
Elegba Folklore Society
The first pick up: 6 p.m. The last pick up: Between 7:30 and 8 p.m.
You can stay on as long as you like — no costs or tickets required.
What would you do if you bought the warehouse-style condominium complex we mentioned earlier? Technically, you’d be short $5 million, but this is a hypothetical. Let me hear your ideas, even if they’re outrageous.
