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1. Randolph–Marshall Day at Historic Masons' Hall (styleweekly.com) — History buffs can spend a September morning at Richmond's Historic Masons' Hall exploring the legacies of Edmund Randolph and John Marshall in one of the city's oldest surviving buildings. Former Governor Jim Gilmore will speak, followed by an optional free tour of the 1785 landmark that has long played a role in Richmond's civic life.
2. 'There's a bat in my mouth': Richmond doctor's bat nightmare goes viral (wtvr.com) — A Richmond doctor's terrifying encounter with a bat near her mouth in her Grove Avenue home has turned into a widely shared public health lesson. Local and state experts explain why anyone waking up with a bat indoors should assume possible exposure, try to safely trap the animal, and contact health officials quickly for rabies testing and treatment guidance.
3. VCU Police urge students to make safety part of back-to-school routine (nbc12.com) — As VCU students return to Richmond, campus police are urging them to treat safety as part of their daily routine in the city's urban environment. Officers highlight well-lit RAMSWay walking routes, the free Ram Rides service, and self-defense resources to help students move around Richmond more confidently, especially at night or when heading to parties off campus.
4. Henrico County, 'Mad Skillz' earn BLK RVA Community Awards (henricocitizen.com) — Richmond's Black cultural scene took center stage as Henrico County's Juneteenth Celebration and University of Richmond professor and rapper Mad Skillz were honored at the BLK RVA Community Awards at the Hippodrome Theater. The event highlighted major Richmond-region contributors, from local restaurants to cultural organizations, and underscored BLK RVA's mission to celebrate Black food, arts, history, and community across the region.
5. Deadlock and Qilin Ransomware Claims Target Legal and Insurance Organizations in New Dark-Web Listings + Video (undercodenews.com) — Richmond readers should know that a local firm, Shaheen Law Group PLC, has been named on a ransomware group's leak site, though there's currently no independent evidence confirming a breach or data theft. The article explains how such unverified listings are used to pressure legal and insurance organizations, urges cautious, evidence-based responses, and highlights steps customers and firms can take to protect themselves from follow-on fraud.
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