Friendship Circle of Virginia will host the inaugural “Inclusion Day at the Diamond” on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 1:35 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, Partnership for People with Disabilities/VCU, and Anonymous, the event highlights disability inclusion and mental health. The event will feature 45 wheelchair accessible seats (first-come, first-served), sensory break packs (available to check out Read more […]
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to host ‘Art Night’ grand opening July 14
The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen will host a special Art Night on July 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., officials announced recently. The grand opening event will include four new exhibits by local and regional artists, along with a wine and cash bar, sculpture garden, and live music by “The End of The Day.” Guests also will […]
Yorktown man cited by police after trying to bring loaded gun onto plane at RIC
A Yorktown man was cited by the police after Transportation Security Administration officers at Richmond International Airport caught him with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag. The 9 mm handgun was loaded with 12 bullets, including one in the chamber. It was the third gun caught at the airport so far this month and the ninth handgun that […]
Education firm EAB expanding in Henrico, adding more than 200 new jobs
Educational research, technology, marketing and enrollment solutions firm EAB will expand from two existing Henrico locations to one new spot in the county, investing at least $6 million and adding 206 jobs in the process, company and state officials announced Tuesday. The firm currently occupies two locations on East Parham Road but will consolidate those spots into a 70,000-square-foot space […]
Far West End Pizza Hut location sold
A Pizza Hut location in the Far West End has a new owner. The 1,452-square-foot spot at 11385 Nuckols Road was sold by Harvill Holdings LLC to an undisclosed buyer for $533,000 as an investment. The site was assessed for $430,400 earlier this year. Alex T. Wotring and Bruce Bigger of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled the sale negotiations […]
Milestones – June 28, 2022
Nahshon Webb of Henrico recently graduated with a BSA degree in Aviation Management from Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology. Webb also was named to the spring 2022 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. *** Adrienne MacMillan Fisher of Henrico recently graduated with a […]
JFT’s “Peter Pan, Jr.” at Weinstein JCC
Jewish Family Theatre’s Second Stage will present “Peter Pan, Jr.” Aug. 18-28 at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years and is now adapted Read more […]
Acca Shriners’ Million Dollar Band Music Showcase
The Acca Shriners Million Dollar Band will present its Annual Showcase Concert on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Acca Shriners Ballroom, 1712 Bellevue Avenue. Featuring guest musicians Metropolitan British Brass Band and Richmond Cadet Alumni Band. Admission is free and open to the public. For details, visit accashriners.com/acca-event/concert.
Old Glory: The Evolution of the United States Flag
Did you know that there have been 27 different versions of the official United States national flag? The American flag, the Star – Spangled Banner, or Old Glory has had a varied history that has changed as often as the states themselves. Join Dr. Dean Decker as he discusses the American flag and its own rich history! Although free, register Read more […]
Mindful Moment of Gratitude Program
Join Virginia War Memorial Operations Director Ben King as he introduces us to the Mindful Moment of Gratitude Program. This program, held at Arlington Cemetery, takes groups of 8th graders, visiting from across the country, to a gravesite of a fallen warrior from their home town and are guided through a mindful moment of gratitude. The three main points that Read more […]
