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🌼 Life on the wild side
Help your yard tap into its wild side. | Photo by Terry Pridemore, via Flickr
Want more from your lawn than just grass? You could turn it into a mini “national park.”
Homegrown National Park is a nationwide grassroots movement that invites property owners to restore wildlife habitats through sustainable planting and the removal of invasive species.
How it works:
Swap a portion of your lawn for native plants that support local food webs, then watch your yard transform into a natural oasis where wildlife thrives.
Registered habitats are tracked on a digital biodiversity map, so you can see which River City neighbors are pitching in. Ready to get started on your own turf? Learn how to register your green space and browse beginner-friendly planting tips.
What can you expect to find at The Veiled Mirror’s new retail space? An 1870s table-top magnifying glass, for starters.
Photo by Kathryn Parker, via The Veiled Mirror
Civic
Mayor Danny Avula is scheduled to present Richmond’s proposed fiscal budget today, March 11. What happens next? Council will review the proposal, and residents can attend a follow-up hearing on Monday, March 23. In the meantime, stay tuned for our first-look budget breakdown.
Development
A vacant Family Dollar in Forest Hill has an entirely new future in store, spearheaded by the same team that redeveloped the nearby Veil Brewing building. The revamp will transform the Westover Hills retail spot into a hub for three commercial tenants. Gym chain Burn Boot Camp is the first to sign on. (Richmond BizSense)
Announced
Did you miss the sold-out Indigo Girls concert last summer? The 1990s folk duo is returning, this time at the Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen. The show is set for Friday, Aug. 14, and public sales open this week, Friday, March 13, at 10 a.m.
Open
Have you visited The Veiled Mirror’s new shop on the Fan? The local antique-dealing business settled down with a high-end treasure trove of Victorian curiosities — a prime gift-hunting spot for the esoteric weirdos in your life (meant endearingly). Where else are you going to get a bouquet of human hair?
Community
Summer School, Snow Cone Sunday, Lost in the Supermarket, and Cast Shadows. No, we’re not reminiscing on mischievous childhood memories. Those are a few of the local bands lined up to perform at Garland Garage, Northside’s niche neighborhood concert venue. Take a look at the stage.
Environment
Henrico County is in the early stages of developing a 30-year climate strategy plan in collaboration with PlanRVA and you. Take this survey to help balance project priorities, such as urban greening, bike trails, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy-efficient housing. (Henrico Citizen)
According to Motley Fool Money, the average person with $5,000 in credit card debt pays $1,200+ in interest every year. The solution? An expert-approved balance transfer card with 0% interest for up to 21 months. Learn more + apply.*
Health
If food noise and constant hunger are exhausting, MEDVi offers clinician-guided GLP-1 care built for real life. It starts with an evaluation by a licensed U.S. provider, followed by ongoing monitoring and dosage adjustments. See if you qualify + start an intro month at $179.‡*
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📍 Which day trip idea interested our readers the most?
Looks like a trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House in NOVA sparked the most inspiration for our readers. Just one vote behind, folks are rightfully intrigued to see the world’s oldest ham in Smithfield, VA.
Plus, we received some additional road trip suggestions from our readers.
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If anyone was curious, here’s what my sunny days have looked like lately. Side note: My friends and I have a book club, and we’re reading “Out” by Natsuo Kirino. Really enjoying it so far for any thriller genre fans out there.
I checked out the only available copy at Richmond Public Library — sorry ‘bout that — but you could scour our local bookstores if you’re up for a scavenger hunt.
Photo by RICtoday
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