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40 Nystrom students catch premiere of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
By Mike Kinney
Forty students from Nystrom Elementary in Richmond were treated to a special premiere screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, at AMC Bay Street...
‘The Backyard’ opens in Richmond
A new restaurant called "The Backyard" is serving up breakfast and lunch adjacent to Whale Point Marine & Hardware in Richmond, according to the...
Rhythms of the Land film screening a ‘valentine’ to Black farmers
By Kathy Chouteau
Urban Tilth’s Black Caucus is welcoming community members to the “Rhythms of the Land Screening & Q&A with Director Dr. Gail Myers”...
El Garage to serve up ‘quesabirria & jokes’ at first comedy show
By Kathy Chouteau
If you’re ready to put turkey leftovers in the rearview mirror and embrace quesabirria tacos and a good laugh the Saturday after...
Richmond Blues Foundation to honor ‘Oh Happy Day’ singer
By Kathy Chouteau
The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation is readying to sing to the rafters at its 2022 Richmond Music Legends Awards Gala...
Craneway VR experience illuminates harrowing border crossings
By Kathy Chouteau
Locals interested in immersing themselves in a singularly powerful human experience should prioritize a visit to the Carne y Arena virtual reality...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Steve Zwetsch’s Cigar Box Guitars
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard’s series, “A Few of My Favorite Things” takes a look at some of this reporter’s top local treasures—be they food,...
RAC’s Holiday Arts Festival features sparkling lineup for diamond jubilee
By Kathy Chouteau
Want to check gifts off your holiday shopping list while supporting local artists along the way? Set your smartphones for the Richmond...
Richmond Public Library West Side Branch to host author talk
Scott Badler, author of the new book JFK and the Muckers of Choate: A Real-to-Life Novel, will host a talk and book signing at...
Trick-or-Treaters return to 23rd Street
By Mike Kinney
Trick-or-Treating returned to 23rd Street this Halloween following a pandemic hiatus, and families braved a pretty cold evening to enjoy the popular...
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‘Family Game Night’ launches at Richmond’s Multicultural Bookstore
By Kathy Chouteau
Tamara Shiloh of the Multicultural Bookstore & Gifts and ChuckT of Rich City Studios are teaming up to bring a monthly “Family...
Former Richmond pastor gets life without parole for child sexual assault
Emilio Alberto Esperanza-Pacheco, a former pastor at God's Lighthouse of Truth Church in Richmond, has been sentenced to 120 years to life plus life...
Red Oak Victory launches pancake breakfast season on Mother’s Day
By Kathy Chouteau
The SS Red Oak Victory, a historic World War II Victory ship docked at the Port of Richmond, will host its first Pancake Breakfast...