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Health officials assign level of COVID-19 risk to Halloween activities
Public health officials have been advising against traditional trick-or-treating for Halloween this year, as it carries a “high risk for spreading COVID-19.”
But not all...
Red Oak Victory fundraiser to commemorate ‘Operation Magic Carpet’
By Kathy Chouteau
Time to pull out your 1940s civilian or military threads and get ready to party on the Red Oak Victory ship, which...
Richmond Art Center expands online offerings for fall session
By Kathy Chouteau
Amid a pandemic rendering in-person classes unsafe, the Richmond Art Center (RAC) has expanded its online art class lineup to unveil a...
Glass ‘Pumpkin Patch’ to usher in the fall season in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
In the first hint that fall is peeking around the corner, Richmond-based Slow Burn Glass shop has announced the dates for its...
Cigar boxes serve as musical muse for local artist
By Kathy Chouteau
While the pandemic has been unkind to many local businesses, it has inspired the creativity of local artist Steve Zwetsch of Cigar...
Richmond public art to honor Native American shellmound site
By Kathy Chouteau
The bulldozers are out and stirring up dirt in the park on the corner of Pierson Avenue and South 27th Street in...
East Brother Beer Co. to open taproom for outdoor dining
East Brother Beer Co. has announced that it plans to open its taproom for outdoor dining starting Friday, Aug. 21.
"Due to the limited space...
Sneak peak at The Factory, opening Aug. 7
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard stopped by The Factory on Tuesday for a sneak peek as the staff put the finishing touches on the bar...
Rosie Rally goes virtual, welcomes tribute videos
By Kathy Chouteau
In a show of the indefatigable “We Can Do It” spirit, Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front...
RAC’s ‘Date Night’ brings couples together for online art fun
By Kathy Chouteau
Love in the time of COVID can be challenging, especially when it comes to dating. Thankfully, the Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) latest...
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Thousands pack 23rd Street for Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival
By Mike Aldax
The 21st Annual Richmond Cinco de Mayo Festival drew thousands of residents to the 23rd Street corridor today. Organized by the 23rd...
Planning Commission to review plans for 45 townhomes on Garrity Way
A plan to build 45 townhomes on a vacant lot at 3151 Garrity Way in the Hilltop District of Richmond is moving to its...
Chevron Richmond reports safety gains and free home upgrades at town hall
By Mike Aldax
Chevron Richmond reported a 62 percent drop in notices of violation over the last half-year and a downward trend in flaring events...