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Don’t ignore the warning signs
These new warning notices will be issued until the end of the month. | Photo via Richmond Police
The City of Richmond announced a temporary initiative to address illegal parking in designated bike lanes — swapping citations out for fee-free warnings.
The city’s rollout of “friendly reminder” flyers will run throughout April. On May 1, standard $65 citations will tag back in.
Richmond Police posted the initial announcement video to social media yesterday, April 1 — April Fools’ Day. The timing prompted enough prank inquiries from online commenters that we dialed up the city to double-check.
Elise here: I spent about 10 minutes on three separate phone calls with the city to confirm it wasn’t an April Fools’ joke.
Latinx Fashion Show | Sun. Apr. 12 + Mon. Apr. 13 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History + Culture | $15.00 | Celebrate resilience + creativity at LFS VCU’s annual Latinx Fashion Show featuring emerging designers, a powerful post-show artist talk, and a vibrant showcase (registration required).*
Henrico restaurant Redemption BBQ and Market will host its last day of business this Saturday, April 4. “This is a difficult time for restaurants because it’s a difficult time for consumers,” said owner John Vest, or “Rev. Dr. Porkchop,” to WRIC. Still, it’s not a total goodbye; Vest hopes to continue selling deep-dish pizzas. (WRIC)
Travel
Will Richmond International Airport acquire a nonstop flight to Europe? Its runways adhere to international aircraft standards, and local travel numbers support the demand, so why is the decision on standby for departure? For now, funding. Find out why. (The Richmonder)
Development
A local engineer and landscaper scooped up a historic fixer-upper on the 1900 block of Hull Street. If all goes as planned, the vacant property will become a 15-unit apartment building with a parking lot and amenities area by mid-2027. (Richmond BizSense)
Art
“An immersive, gallery-sized installation that recalls the burning of Richmond in 1865.” That’s what you can expect from the Institute of Contemporary Art’s upcoming exhibit “Deo Vindice (Orion’s Cabinet).” Take a first look. The exhibit will make its way from Los Angeles to Richmond this June.
Civic
Third time’s the charm. City officials are reviewing public feedback and refining the Code Refresh into a third draft, which will be released soon. In the meantime, you can join the conversation (in person or virtually) at the next Zoning Advisory Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 8.
Asked
As we await the third draft of Richmond’s Code Refresh, let’s check in. What do you want to know most about the city-wide zoning rewrite? Neighborhood impact? Helpful resources, like upcoming meetings or local podcast interviews? Let us know.
On This Day
Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805. During his life, he wrote some of the most famous fairy tales of all time, including “The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Pea,” and “Thumbelina.” You can indulge in some whimsical fantasy of your own by grabbing your latest read and heading into the great outdoors. (Britannica)
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month — but in Richmond, efforts to prevent traffic deaths and serious injuries and promote safer streets happen year-round through the Vision Zero initiative. Learn more about the actions working to keep our community’s streets safer for everyone.*
Passover, or “Pesach,” began at sundown yesterday, April 1. Typically lasting eight-days, the Jewish holiday begins with ceremonial dinners, or “Passover Seders.” If you’re looking for somewhere to honor the tradition, you can count on Susie’s Delicatessen for matzo ball soup, a classic Passover Seder dish.
Sprucing up the house? Shop fresh rugs and runners that will brighten your home for spring:
🏡 These gorgeous area rugs aren’t just pretty to look at — they’re non-slip, thin enough to fit under doors, and low-pile so dust and dander won’t get trapped.
🚪 Treat the front porch to a 4.7-star rated striped or buffalo check doormat that’s easy to wipe down, vacuum, or throw in the wash.
🌼 Fill the whole room with a vintage floral rug that’s machine washable and complete with non-slip backing.
👟 Add a new look and extra safety to stairs with rubber backed stair treads — just place and go with no adhesive needed.
🛁 Your bath mat has seen a lot of feet — shop a fresh one that’s ultra-absorbent and non-slip for under $20.
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