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Phila Burger Station to host Thanksgiving meal giveaway

Phila Burger Station to host Thanksgiving meal giveaway

By Mike Kinney Community groups and volunteers will gather at Phila Burger Station in Richmond for a fourth year in a row this Sunday, Nov. 20 to pass out 200 turkeys with all the fixings to local residents...
'The Backyard' opens in Richmond

‘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 Richmond City Manager's Office. The Backyard is located at 205 Cutting...
Fresh Approach brings healthy fruits and veggies to Richmond residents

Fresh Approach brings healthy fruits and veggies to Richmond residents

By Antonia Ehlers, PR and Media Relations, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Richmond resident Marsha Quick has more energy and has reached a healthy weight since she started visiting the Fresh Approach mobile farmers’ market at the...
El Garage serves up ‘quesabirria & jokes’ at first comedy show

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 Thanksgiving, head over to El Garage Nov. 26 for a...
Fresh Approach mobile farmers' market nourishes local communities

Fresh Approach mobile farmers’ market nourishes local communities

For those unaware, local nonprofit Fresh Approach is continuing to visit Richmond and San Pablo on Wednesdays to provide affordable, healthy produce to local community members. The truck stops at the Richmond Public Library from...
Trick-or-Treaters return to 23rd Street

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 event. "I have waited a long time to come back here...
East Brother Beer serving up Bo Pils and Gold IPA in stovepipe cans

East Brother Beer serving up Bo Pils and Gold IPA in stovepipe cans

By Kathy Chouteau Two of East Brother Beer Co.’s flagship beers are being supersized—or, as they call the “towering new format” cans in brewspeak, they’re “stovepipes.” The Richmond craft brewery is now offering both its...
El Cerrito's 514 Lounge to reopen

El Cerrito’s 514 Lounge to reopen

By Mike Kinney The 514 Lounge in El Cerrito, popular among East Bay residents, is set to reopen on Thursday following a hiatus prompted by the pandemic. The neighborhood lounge is located at 11236 San Pablo...
Spirit & Soul Festival returns to downtown Richmond Saturday

Spirit & Soul Festival returns to downtown Richmond Saturday

By Kathy Chouteau Main Street Margaritas, music and more will be part of the mix when Richmond Main Street Initiative’s (RMSI) “14th Annual Spirit & Soul Festival” returns Sat., Oct. 22 from 1-5 p.m. to...
Contra Costa to launch trauma recovery center for victims of violence

Family Justice Center to host ‘October Fest at West’ Friday

By Kathy Chouteau The Family Justice Center West is gearing up to host its “October Fest at West” event Fri., Oct. 21 from 3-6 p.m. at its location at 256 24th St. in Richmond. The free-admission...

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Oakland Museum of California features NIAD works in exhibit

Oakland Museum of California to feature works of NIAD artists

By Kathy Chouteau Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is partnering with Richmond’s NIAD Art Center and other Bay Area organizations serving artists with developmental disabilities...
RMSI and NIAD partner on ‘Heart & Soul of Richmond Art Project’

RMSI and NIAD partner on ‘Heart & Soul of Richmond Art Project’

By Kathy Chouteau Two Richmond nonprofits—Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) and NIAD art Center—are teaming up for the “Heart & Soul of Richmond Art Project”...
Family-owned Central Pharmacy has your back

Central Pharmacy continues long track record of community care

By Mike Kinney Richie Duenas, a Richmond resident and owner of the Central Pharmacy, with locations at 23rd Street and Macdonald Avenue in Richmond and...