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‘Soul Rap’ adds reason to rhymes
By Mike Kinney
Soul Rap Psychology could not be released to the world at a better time. Amidst the turmoil of a global pandemic, national...
BAMPFA exhibit features late Richmond artist Rosie Lee Tompkins
By Kathy Chouteau
A virtual exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is looking back at the prolific work of a...
The Factory bar sets opening date
By Kathy Chouteau
The long-awaited opening of The Factory is afoot. The ownership team behind Richmond’s newest neighborhood bar, located at 12517 San Pablo Ave....
Richmond YouthBUILD program seeks applicants for Aug. 3 cohort
Learn and earn. That's the basic truth behind RichmondBUILD's YouthBUILD program that provides free training for youth in construction careers.
YouthBUILD, which assists low-income young...
Richmond Art Center launches online classes
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is now offering an online art program that includes workshops, classes, demos, and visual meets ups.
Called RAC UPLOADED, the...
Red Oak Victory procures long-sought-after WWII Navy deck gun
By Kathy Chouteau
On Wednesday, a new addition embarked on a trek to come aboard Richmond’s Red Oak Victory ship.
A 40,000-pound World War II U.S....
Point Richmond art installation beckons us to discover art outdoors
By Kathy Chouteau
A new outdoor art installation in Point Richmond is making it possible for people to still enjoy art even amid the age...
Don’t miss these virtual Independence Day events
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s fireworks along the waterfront are canceled this year. One bit of good news in this respect has been the reopening Thursday...
Riggers Loft reopening in time for Independence Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Amid a multitude of Independence Day cancellations, there’s a bright light on the Richmond waterfront.
Riggers Loft Wine Company will be reopening Thursday,...
County heath order cancels Red Oak Victory’s July 4 reopening
The SS Red Oak Victory will no longer hold its grand reopening on Independence Day after county health officials decided Tuesday that a spike...
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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...