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Gas prices vs. Lombardy deviled eggs
A freshly squeezed limeade from Kuba Kuba holds steady at $3.50. | Photo by RICtoday
Gas prices have surged past the $4 mark in Richmond and elsewhere nationally. According to AAA, Richmond’s average retail price reached $4.19 as of yesterday, April 7.
With that in mind,we set out to find local deals that cost less than gas right now.
Whether you find joy in the occasional patio drink, a night spent at the hot dog bar, or an enchanted stroll to buy Saran-Wrapped deviled eggs, you deserve to treat yourself (while saving some change along the way).
Cheaper than a gallon of gas...
Lombardy Market in the Fan supplies Richmonders with ~$2 deviled eggs and ~$3.50 slices of cake or pie.
To elevate your savings, indulge in a lineup of $1 oysters from Lillian, available during happy hour, daily from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Another happy hour pick — Reader Rebekah F. recommends grabbing $3 wine and beer at Garnett’s, daily from 4 to 6 p.m.
You can help support continued excellence in pediatric care. | Photo provided by Children’s Hospital Foundation
This month marks the 3rd birthday of the Children’s Tower at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. To celebrate, the hospital is growing even more to support the rising pediatric needs of our community.
CHoR is a top 50 children’s hospital in 8 of 11 ranked subspecialties, according to US News and World Report. Help them remain among the nation’s best and continue to provide unstoppable care for kids by donating today.
Sold, and the former Greyhound station near CarMax Park goes to a New York investment group for $14.9 million. Proposals foresee a total transformation — apartments, retail spaces, garage parking, and 50,000 sqft of additional amenities and outdoor areas. Construction could begin later this year. (CBS 6)
Announced
Pull the lever, Kronk. Water is once again flowing into the west tank of the Byrd Park Reservoir, following a ceremonial turning of the valve earlier this week. The city closed the reservoir tank, one of two, for rehabilitation back in 2023. Repairs on the east tank will begin next. (The Richmonder)
Try This
Want to throw the first pitch at one of the Squirrels’ Opening Week games? CarMax Park will randomly select one fan per game to command the field. Sign up before each game at the First Flight First Pitch table, found outside of the main gates.
Stat
7.6%. That’s the percent of registered Richmond voters who have cast an early ballot for Virginia’s redistricting referendum, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.Early voting is open until Saturday, April 18, and Election Day follows on Tuesday, April 21.
Civic
Speaking of early voting, Chesterfield County will open a second location for early voters at the North Courthouse Road Library, beginning this Friday, April 10. The county’s first location is open now at the Central Library. Absentee voting is also underway in Henrico County, active at three in-person locations. (WRIC)
Ranked
US News & World Report ranked VCU the No. 2 Best Fine Arts Programs in the country — tied with three other schools, technically. See the standings.
Community
A simple thank-you can go a long way. Send a note to your favorite K-12 public school teacher through this local initiative by May 8, and they could win prizes for themselves or their school.*
Listen
Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two, making speech clearer and crisper by processing speech and noise separately. No wonder 670,000+ customers love them.*
Finance
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The Buy
The Buy Editor Emily here. Meet my dog Meredith. Like so many incredible pups, she’s a rescue.
Until recently, I didn’t know much about her breed, or how to best care for her. Thanks to Embark’s Breed + Health Dog DNA Test, that’s all changed. I’ve learned Meredith is a mix of American Pit Bull, Australian Cattle Dog, Dalmatian, and that she may be at higher risk for Intervertebral Disc Disease. Now I can take proactive steps to support her health — like keeping her on a balanced diet and opting for a harness over a collar to help reduce strain on her spine.
Try Embark for your dog, discover their unique DNA, and give them the best possible care.
As spring settles in, some seasonal farmers markets are coming out of hibernation, refreshed and harvest-ready. The Latino Farmers Market kicked off last Saturday in Midlothian, and there are plenty more markets brightening up the season.
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