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Richmond unites at enduring Juneteenth parade and festival
Richmond City Councilmember Jamelia Brown experienced a full-circle moment. Once a child in the crowd cheering along her city's long-running Juneteenth parade, today she...
El Sobrante mural spotlights community’s local watershed
By Kathy Chouteau
Triangle Works, a nonprofit which runs a community art space called The Shed, recently celebrated the unveiling of a mural on Appian...
Here’s where to celebrate Independence Day in West County this year
By Kathy Chouteau
Independence Day is just around the bend, and right on cue, there are a number of festive celebrations for locals to enjoy...
‘On July 4, America was free. On Juneteenth, we were free.’
Retired Richmond police Capt. Art Johnson and long-dedicated community advocate Annie King-Meredith will lead this year’s Juneteenth parade as co-grand marshals.
They are part of...
‘The Best of El Cerrito’ contest recognizes Richmond businesses
By Kathy Chouteau
Voting is underway for “The Best of El Cerrito” contest hosted by the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce alongside the Best of...
‘Mega Meat Sale’ comes to El Sobrante
By Kathy Chouteau
Kenston Farms, a meat wholesaler, is hosting a “Mega Meat Sale” now through Sunday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m....
EBRPD to offer Free Park Day on Juneteenth
In recognition of Juneteenth—America’s oldest nationally observed holiday marking the end of slavery—the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is offering a Free Park...
First Point Richmond Music concert of summer kicks off Friday
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for Friday night June 13? The Point Richmond Music season gets underway Friday with two free concerts from 5:30 p.m....
Richmond business to donate half of Saturday earnings to support immigrants
By Kathy Chouteau
Flor Hermosa, a new coffee shop nestled amid the lush greenscape of Golden Gate Palms nursery in Richmond, is donating half of...
Rosie Rally returns with petition to rename Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
By Kathy Chouteau
The spirit of “We Can Do It” was alive and well at this year’s Rosie Rally, which returned to Richmond on Saturday,...
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A healthy dose of nature: ‘Park Rx Day’ comes to Nicholl Park
By Kathy Chouteau
Got something that ails you? The City of Richmond’s Community Services/Recreation Department has just the remedy: A day outside at Nicholl Park.
It’s all...
Volunteers clean and adopt Humphrey Playlot on Earth Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Volunteers fanned out along the perimeter of Humphrey Playlot in Richmond on Earth Day, pulling weeds, picking up trash and sprucing up...
New park eyed for Pullman neighborhood
Richmond is considering buying a vacant lot at South 27th Street and Florida Avenue to build a new park and playground for the Pullman...