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PHOTOS: Chesterfield Coffee Con unites business owners, coffee lovers

Coffee aficionados and business owners united for coffee, sweets and more on Saturday morning at the Chesterfield Coffee Con.

Chesterfield County, VA · 1d

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This Iconic Virginia Restaurant Reopened After Nearly Three Years, Bringing Back An 80-Year Barbecue Tradition

An 80-year barbecue tradition returning after nearly three years away? That’s the kind of reopening that can stir up serious nostalgia among longtime customers. Familiar recipes and old neighborhood routines suddenly have another chance to continue. The Virginia restaurant built its reputation around barbecue and the sort of straightforward...

Petersburg, VA · 4d

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Richmond-area musicians remember folk singer killed in hit-and-run

Artists in the Richmond area are mourning Harry “Gerry” Laverty, 75, a folk singer and open mic regular who died after a hit-and-run on Nov. 6.

Richmond, VA · 17h

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New Kristallnacht exhibit opens at Virginia Holocaust Museum

A new exhibit on Kristallnacht has opened at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

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Jane Dough is Now Open in Bellevue

On Friday morning, I saw on Instagram that Jane Dough had just opened on MacArthur Avenue, so I grabbed my keys and went right over. By the time I got there, they only had two things left: focaccia and lemon sugar cookies. I got one of each, and I loved both! This isn’t a full review since I only got to try two things, but the focaccia was so good that I couldn’t wait to tell you about it.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Colonial Heights, VA · 3d

Waterbird rescued from fishing line in Colonial Heights

A waterbird was rescued after becoming tangled in a fishing line in Colonial Heights last week.

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BizSense Beat: Richmond restaurant updates, WinterWorld at CarMax Park

BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR’s Morning Edition on Fridays. Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of Nov. 6, 2026:. Longtime restaurants in Richmond region close — while others...

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Free LEGO Holiday Workshop Lands in Short Pump as Tour's First Stop

A free, two-day LEGO pop-up opens this Saturday at West Broad Village in Short Pump, kicking off the brick-building giant's nationwide holiday tour with Richmond as its very first stop. The LEGO Holiday Workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at 2443 Old Brick Road, and families can walk through seven festive, interactive stations built around racing, gift-making and a dose of holiday cheer.

Short Pump, VA · 3d

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Saying goodbye to legendary anchor Cheryl Miller after 42 years at WTVR CBS 6

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Richmond is throwing a massive 3-day Pickle Party this weekend

From November 6-8, a group of Richmonders is turning a shared affection for pickles into an excuse to bring the city’s culinary, artistic, and cultural communities together for the inaugural Richmond Pickle Party. The celebration will take over the Arts District and Jackson Ward with nearly 75 local businesses, food trucks, fermenters, artists, performers, and more.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Crunch Fitness Plans 30,000-Square-Foot Mechanicsville Gym With Cold Plunge, Hot Yoga

A 30,000-square-foot Crunch Fitness gym is headed to Glen Lea Centre near Mechanicsville, bringing hot yoga, a dry cold plunge, saunas and massage chairs to a shopping center at the corner of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Laburnum Avenue. The gym is expected to open in the second quarter of 2027 and will mark the brand's first local location to use its newest design format.

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Richmond Food News: Nov. 5-11

RVA loves to lean into a theme, and this weekend is shaping up to be a briny good time. The inaugural Richmond Pickle Party is coming in crisp from Nov. 6-8, with three days to explore all the possibilities of the pickle. Local food businesses are also whipping up everything from pickle ice cream and cocktails to brined fried chicken and other specials. See you in the pickle conga line! (Richmond magazine)

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‘Rescue Roundup’: Animal shelters band together to help find new homes for pets

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) Dogs and cats from shelters across the state will be available for adoption Friday at Richmond Animal League’s Rescue Roundup. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Richmond Animal League’s campus on International Drive in Richmond. Adoptable pets from King...

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Restaurant Watch: Oct. 17-24, 2026

The Fishin' Pig , 4028 Cox Road, Suite J – During a risk factor inspection on Oct. 19, inspectors observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm in a bar dishwasher containing washed dishes; and barbecue held at 132 degrees in a cookline hot box, below the required 135 degrees. The Mantu

Glen Allen, VA · 4d

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 alum Mirage comes to Richmond

In late October, Mirage, a "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum, traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond for a show hosted by local drag queen Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown.

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Shyndigz’ 24/7 dessert vending machine is open for business

Dessert fans, rejoice! Shyndigz's 24/7 dessert vending machine is now open for business.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Virginia Man Spots 333 on License Plate, Buys 300 Lottery Tickets and Wins $150K

A Colonial Heights man turns an unusual license plate encounter into a six-figure Pick 3...

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Through The Garden Gate's 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration

MECHANICSVILLE, Va. -- The Christmas magic has arrived in Mechanicsville…and we got a sneak peek! Through The Garden Gate's 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration is this Saturday, November 7th, beginning at 9 a.m. Every nook and cranny of the shop is decked out in dazzling holiday cheer. Owner Pam Robbins...

Mechanicsville, VA · 3d

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Get Ahead on Holiday Shopping this Saturday at Tip of the Season Art Market

THIS SATURDAY! TOTS 7th Annual ‘Kick-off to RVA’s Holiday Season!’. 50+ artists fill lots lining 2 blocks of Forest Hill Ave. in the heart of beautiful Westover Hills community. Market vendors along with Muse Me’s 60 local artist’s items in the store create an atmosphere of unique, great gifts and a fun & popular shopping experience – brought to you annually by Muse Me & O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub. Customers and vendors can pop right in to O’Toole’s Irish Restaurant for a bite and sip OR one of the many other restaurants within a couple of blocks for great food & libation – Little Nickel, Veil Brewing, Stella’s Grocery, Vasen Brewing Co., Janet’s Cafe, Maldini’s, Riverside Tavern, Gramophone Wine Bar, Blanchard’s Coffee, Charm School Ice Cream.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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