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Axios Richmond
Richmond pedestrian safety report flags new nighttime risks
Richmond could make its streets safer for pedestrians by looking beyond crash sites and rethinking everything from street lighting to the vehicles the city buys, according to a new analysis. Why it matters: The city-commissioned report suggests expanding Richmond's approach by targeting risky streets before serious crashes happen. Driving the news: Consultants at Toole Design Group analyzed nearly 1,200 pedestrian crashes from 2017 to 2025 in an 80-page report presented to a city commission last week. Researchers mapped nighttime risks using road speeds, a lack of sidewalks and crosswalks, and proximity to places people walk to, like nightlife districts, stores and bus stops. They also considered neighborhood factors like residential density, poverty and households without cars. By the numbers: Nighttime crashes account for 39% of total pedestrian crashes but 57% of those resulting in death or serious injury, per the analysis. Zoom in: The analysis identified areas of heightened risk in Northside, Union Hill, Old Town Manchester, Blackwell and Woodland Heights. Other areas of concern include pockets of Stony Point, Southampton and Stratford Hills, as well as near the Diamond and Scott's Addition . One blind spot: Richmond's existing street-lighting plan counts streetlights per mile but doesn't measure how well
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Axios Richmond
Richmond is apparently one of America's brainiest cities
Richmond is one of the most intellectual cities in the nation, per a study from New York-based social club Maxwell Social. Why it matters: We smart. State of play: Maxwell Social ranked RVA at No. 9 among America's 50 most "intellectual" metro areas. That puts us ahead of D.C. (No. 10) and Raleigh (No. 29) and one place behind NYC — but just by a measly 0.1 point. Boston took the top spot, followed by Hartford and San Francisco. How it works: Researchers were looking for "intellectual life outside the classroom" by measuring the number of museums, libraries, bookstores, universities, graduate degrees and more. They also took into account Google searches for things like book clubs, chess and trivia. Yes, but: The ranking measures opportunities for intellectual engagement — not how smart residents actually are (or so they say). The intrigue: Richmond scored highest for the number of museums and bookstores per 100,00o residents, plus the share of residents with graduate degrees. Our lowest score? Googling intellectual things to do. Apparently, we already know where to go. Like we said, we smart.
Henrico Citizen
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‘Marching for a better future’ Protesters march to state capitol demanding a pause on data center growth
Over 300 people gathered and marched in Richmond on Oct. 24, calling for state leaders to pause data center development until reforms are in place. The protest was a part of a two-week series of marches across the state organized by Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund, when Richmond being the final stop.
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Standard Communities Breaks Ground on $88M Affordable Housing Development in Richmond, Virginia
RICHMOND, VA. — Standard Communities has broken ground on Joyfield Towns at German School, an $88 million development that will include 234 affordable three- and four-bedroom townhomes. The development is located at 250 E. German School Road in the Southside area of Richmond, Virginia. The project takes the latter part of its name from German School Road, which was named for a small school that served the area’s German immigrant community in the early 20th century.
kissrichmond.com
Where to Trick-or-Treat in Richmond, VA for Halloween 2026
Multiple free events run Thursday through Saturday, including trunk-or-treats, neighborhood celebrations, and organized festivals with candy and activities. Daytime options like Ghouls in the Garden and Family Halloween Day suit younger children, while evening traditions on Hanover Avenue offer classic trick-or-treating. Safety planning matters—use reflective gear, flashlights, and inspect candy...
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Virginia War Memorial to Host 70th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony November 11
The Virginia War Memorial will host the 70th Annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m., inviting Virginians to gather in Richmond to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The free public ceremony will recognize veterans...
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Flying Squirrels, Diamond District developers to settle heated defamation lawsuit
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Diamond District developers are settling a contentious defamation lawsuit after months of back-and-forth within federal court. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Squirrels’ managing general partner Lou DiBella and Jason Guillot of Thalhimer Realty Partners, Inc. — the development company behind...