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When Churches Open Their Doors, Families Facing Dementia Find Joy

Joy Circle, a free program for families living with memory loss, is growing across RVA, and it’s looking for more congregations to host it. On Tuesday afternoons, the parish hall at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Forest Avenue fills with music, laughter, and the occasional runaway balloon. Around a circle of chairs, adults living with dementia sing familiar songs, play games, and trade stories with volunteers. Down the hall, the people who care for them every day get two hours of something just as rare: a room full of people who understand.

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In a nationwide survey on COVID-19 smell loss, over 50% of respondents still have symptoms after five years

RICHMOND, Va. (Nov. 12, 2026) — Since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine have maintained a national database of patients affected by COVID-19 related smell loss. Their latest survey shows that more than half of respondents are still impacted by smell dysfunction five years after initial infection.

Richmond, VA · 10h

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Rocking Richmond’s Iron Blossom Festival

Richmond, VA (November 10, 2026)—The Iron Blossom Music Festival has its remit down cold: Show music fans a good time with two days of great music and sound to match. Handling that last item in late September was local production company Soundworks of Virginia, tackling sound duties at Midtown Green, just as it has since the event was founded four years ago.

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Richmond's suburbs have too many deer and not enough hunters

Richmond, Virginia has a problem unlike other parts of the state. The River City has an overpopulation of deer and an underpopulation of hunters to help keep the herd numbers balanced, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) andAxios.

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Medical misinformation is platformed on campus – it is time VCU does something about it

Recently, there has been a growing number of demonstrations against abortion held by non-student organizations on VCU’s campus. These protestors often bring signs and flyers that provide inaccurate and insensitive information regarding pregnancy and gestation, as well as the medical procedure of abortion. These groups implement shame tactics based...

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Stony Point Fashion Park has Ice Skating and Trains this Weekend

Did you know our skating rink opens THIS weekend AND there’s a Model Train Show happening right next door?! Talk about a fun weekend at Stony Point!. Virginia Train Collectors Association (The Train Depot at Stony Point) is hosting its Model Train Show & Sale November 13–14 in Space 164, conveniently located right next to the skating rink!

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Proposed tax hikes for school construction meet mixed results across Virginia

Virginia’s Home for Public Media, News & Storytelling | VPM. The blue counties represent localities where a sales tax referendum was on the ballot. Earlier this year, Virginia’s General Assembly passed a budget that allowed Virginia’s localities to put tax referendums on the ballot. Voters in 47...

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Richmond Council Approves 33 Townhomes on Grove Avenue Church Site, Razing a 1950 Sanctuary

Richmond City Council has given the green light to raze a nearly 80-year-old church building at Grove and Malvern avenues and replace it with 33 new townhomes, capping months of neighborhood pushback that shrank the project from an original proposal of 72 units. The vote took place Nov. 9, with every council member except Reva Trammell voting in favor.

Richmond, VA · 22h

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Asbestos found during Richmond high school building demolition was woven between buildings, not inside: RPS

Richmond Public Schools (RPS) officials said that, though asbestos was found while demolishing the Richmond High School for the Arts’ old building, it was not actually inside the building.

Richmond, VA · 15h

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Hanover Craftsman Makes Hundreds of Miniature Weapons, Etsy Shop Records 111 Sales

Brendan Shelton can hammer an ordinary nail into a miniature sword in under an hour, then add a handle and guard that look like they belong in a dollhouse-sized armory. The 27-year-old Hanover resident has spent roughly 15 years perfecting the craft, and now sells his tiny weapons to collectors on Etsy and in person at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.

Hanover, VA · 2d

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Headlines from across Virginia: Richmond officials still debating city’s stance on proposed Dominion-NextEra merger; more …

From elsewhere: Virginia Beach to start Oceanfront violence interrupter pilot program this spring. Virginia environmental groups ask for data center pause until new regulations kick in. Virginia Tech expands military education programs after Pentagon-Ivy League split. The post Headlines from across Virginia: Richmond officials still debating city’s stance on proposed Dominion-NextEra merger; more … appeared first on Cardinal News .

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National Happy Hour Day: Richmond Restaurants with Happy Hour Deals

Richmond has diverse happy hour venues including rooftop lounges, seafood restaurants, and cocktail bars throughout the city. Most establishments offer specials Monday-Friday with discounted drinks ranging from $2-$8 and appetizer deals. Check with each venue before visiting to confirm current hours, specials, and availability for accurate information. Whether you’re looking...

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Virginia-North Carolina Freeze Watch: 30° Lows Saturday, Nov 14

Richmond, VA – A sharp overnight drop in temperatures could bring freezing conditions to parts of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

Richmond, VA · 22h

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Kings Dominion Debuts Hops & Harvest Fest With Craft Beer Flights, Fall Bites

Kings Dominion is rolling out a brand-new fall celebration this month, with the Hops & Harvest Festival set to take over International Street starting Saturday. The amusement park is billing it as its newest seasonal event, running on select dates from Nov. 14 through Nov. 29. According to kingsdominion.com, the...

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Anthem Medicare Advantage members lose Kettering in Ohio, VCU in Virginia and BJC in St. Louis on Jan. 1 and could lose Sentara too unless they switch by Dec. 7

Anthem Medicare Advantage members in western Ohio, Virginia and the St. Louis area are losing access to some of their biggest hospital systems on Jan. 1, 2027. Kettering Health, VCU Health and BJC have each announced they will be out of network, and Sentara in Virginia is on track to follow unless it reaches a […]

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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First Alert Forecast: Freeze Warning tonight in Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Coldest air of the season so far is arriving. A First Alert Weather Day will be in place tonight into Saturday morning. Bring sensitive plants inside tonight and winterize sprinklers if your pipes are not insulated. It will be cool and breezy today. Friday: A spotty...

Richmond, VA · 9h

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Merrimont Brings a Season of Festive Experiences to Maymont

RICHMOND, Va. -- The holiday season is getting underway at Maymont, where visitors can enjoy festive experiences ranging from historic mansion tours and hands-on workshops to holiday shopping. The seasonal Merrimont celebration runs from November 19 through January 3. For the first time in three years, the Maymont Mansion will...

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Two Central Virginia schools chosen to produce Disney musicals

Two Central Virginia schools have been chosen to produce Disney musicals through the corporation's Stage Connect program.

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