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Former Terrapin Crossroads chef launches new Richmond bistro
By Kathy Chouteau
Some might be daunted at the prospect of launching a new restaurant amid a pandemic. But backed by 20 years of culinary...
Richmond principal returns to The Ellen DeGeneres Show to play ‘What’s In The Box’
By Kathy Chouteau
Kenneth Farr II—the Richmond ‘TikTok principal’ from St. David School whose video of him dancing with his students on Zoom went viral—will...
Richmond-based D3 Comic Book Spot relaunches online
By Kathy Chouteau
Like a good superhero, D3 Comic Book Spot has weathered the worst of punches like a champ. Amid changes in mall ownership,...
Richmond filmmaker’s latest work on D.C. sculptor hits close to home
By Mike Kinney
After creating more than 20 documentaries over several decades, from films shining a light on the history of North Richmond to the...
‘Art of the African Diaspora’ hybrid exhibition kicks off Feb. 11
By Kathy Chouteau
The work of more than 110 artists of African descent will be featured in “Art of the African Diaspora,” an online exhibition...
Richmond ‘TikTok principal’ to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
By Kathy Chouteau
Remember that viral TikTok post featuring a Richmond elementary school principal dancing away during a distance learning call with students? The man himself,...
Richmond filmmaker readies to release one film and shoot the next
By Mike Kinney and Kathy Chouteau
You could say that Richmond resident and independent filmmaker, Jayson Johnson, is a triple threat: he not only directs...
Creative force behind hit PBS show ‘Miss Scarlet & The Duke’ is a former...
By Kathy Chouteau
When it comes to Hollywood success stories, it’s hard to top the tale of a former Richmond newsman turned prominent executive producer...
Richmond native unveils first feature film, ‘I Can’t Sleep’
By Kathy Chouteau
Ever since she was a little girl growing up in the Richmond View neighborhood, Gina Rose dreamed of making films. Next month,...
Richmond author’s children’s book answers call of ADHD community
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond resident and author Rayna Best has written a children’s book called Animated Like Me with a resounding message about self-acceptance and...
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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...
Police seize 3D-printed gun at Pinole Valley High School
Pinole Valley High School went into lockdown Monday after a report that a student had a gun.
Police officers and school staff quickly found the...
Pinole police announce DUI and driver’s license checkpoint
The Pinole Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint this Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers will...