Literacy Festival ‘books’ its return to Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
An essential building block of education will be celebrated when the City of Richmond joins with community partners to host “Richmond’s 2024...
Portumex offers whole enchilada on 23rd Street
By Kathy Chouteau
When was the last time you dined at Portumex?
The Mexican eatery is a longtime favorite of the Richmond community from its perch...
Harper sisters join artistic forces for NIAD exhibition
By Kathy Chouteau
Sisters Raven and Shana Harper will be joining creative spirits for NIAD Art Center’s Annex Gallery exhibition “Sisters Shall Be: Raven and...
The Factory Bar joins neighbors for ‘Makers Faire’ in early spring
By Kathy Chouteau
The Factory Bar is partnering with its neighbors for an early spring “Neighborhood Makers Faire” Sunday, March 24 from 2-7 p.m. at...
Seaport Art Studios to become octopus’ garden with new mural
By Kathy Chouteau
Seaport Art Studios, home to multiple artist studios in the outer reaches of western Richmond, will kick off a mural project on...
La Flor de Jalisco’s food blossoms at 23rd and Clinton
By Kathy Chouteau
When was the last time you went to La Flor de Jalisco food truck?
The Standard recently stopped by the popular food truck...
BART invites local musicians to join ‘Bach in the Subways’
BART is inviting local musicians to participate in Bach in the Subways, a worldwide celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach and his music, from March...
Mexican restaurant part of mixed-use development on 23rd St.
A three-story, mixed use development being constructed at 761 23rd St. (between Garvin and Burbeck avenues) in Richmond will feature three dwelling units on...
Phila Burger continues to draw crowds as it plans a few upgrades
By Kathy Chouteau
When was the last time you ate at Phila Burger Station?
The iconic eatery has been serving up hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, cheesesteaks and...
Annual tournament to celebrate game of chess in Richmond
All chess enthusiasts are invited to participate in the 11th Annual Williams-Easterling Community Chess Tournament in Richmond on March 16.
The free tournament celebrating the...
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El Cerrito pool replaster project nears completion
The El Cerrito Swim Center is moving into the final stages of the Emery G. Weed III Lap Pool project. City officials confirmed today...
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The John and Jean Knox Performing Arts Center in San Pablo will host Kathryn Seabron's solo play, Angry Black Woman 101, on Friday, April...
Richmond Youth Fire Academy and Chevron Fire Department forge new training partnership
By Mike Aldax
A group of Richmond youth recently traded classrooms for 50 pounds of fire gear and high-pressure hose lines at the Chevron Fire...