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In today's newsletter:

• What an alarming new audit reveals about Richmond school building upkeep
• Will Richmond commit to a 25-year solar deal on city buildings?
• Who has the edge in Friday's L.C. Bird–Highland Springs showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Upstaged: An Improvised Sitcom Set in the 1960's New York Theatre Scene and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Richmond schools have 'zero' preventive maintenance, audit says amid mold issues (wric.com) — Richmond Public Schools' internal audit found the district has virtually no preventive maintenance system, a weakness highlighted by recent mold problems and delayed school openings. Officials are overhauling work order approvals, inventory use, and invoice controls, while planning additional audits to better protect students, staff, and facilities across Richmond.
   

2. Richmond City Council debates push for solar panels on city-owned buildings (nbc12.com) — Richmond City Council is weighing a 25-year deal to add Secure Solar panels to nearly 40 city-owned buildings, raising questions about contract risk, termination fees, and repair responsibilities. A council committee advanced the proposal without recommendation, and members have requested a full risk assessment before Monday's vote that could shape the city's long-term energy strategy.
   

3. Game of the Week Preview: L.C. Bird @ Highland Springs (wric.com) — High school football fans in the Richmond area can circle Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., when Highland Springs hosts L.C. Bird for the Springers' homecoming game. With both head coaches closely connected and recent strong performances on each side, this matchup promises a physical, disciplined battle that could define the midseason for two prominent Richmond-area programs.
   

4. Sr. Staff AI Engineer - Capital One - RICHMOND, VA, US (dice.com) — Capital One is hiring a Sr. Staff AI Engineer with a listed Richmond salary range, offering a chance to work on large-scale AI systems that power its banking products. Experienced AI and ML engineers in the Richmond area could find a high-paying, leadership-level role shaping the company's long-term AI strategy and infrastructure.
   

5. Senior Network Engineer - isolve technology inc - Hybrid in Richmond, VA, US (dice.com) — A new Senior Network Engineer role with VDOT is open in Richmond, offering an experienced candidate the chance to manage and improve the agency's critical network infrastructure. If you have deep hands-on experience with enterprise networking, security, cloud connectivity, and hold an industry certification like CCNA or JNCIA, this hybrid position could be a strong local career move.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Upstaged: An Improvised Sitcom Set in the 1960's New York Theatre Scene →
  CSz Richmond Theater, 8906-H W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23294,
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Blanton & Pleasants 97th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day →
  Blanton & Pleasants General Store, 2308 Cartersville Rd, Cartersville
  8:00 am
• Nature Raw and Uncut: An Improvised Nature Documentary →
  CSz Richmond Theater, 8906-H W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23294,
  9:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Virtual Hiring Event Skipwith Academy Westchester Commons →
  Skipwith Academy at Westchester Commons, 300 Schofield Dr, Midlothian
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• George Washington, Slavery, and America's Historical Memory →
  Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond
  12:00 pm
• Divine Ruin with Margot Douaihy →
  Fountain Bookstore Inc, 1307 E Cary St, Richmond
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Meet and greet with Wilbert Cooper →
  Fountain Bookstore Inc, 1307 E Cary St, Richmond
  12:30 pm
• Next Level KPop →
  Ember Music Hall, 309 E Broad St, Richmond
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Virginia Train Collectors Association "Richmond Depot" Open House →
  Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond
  11:00 am
• Autumn Craft Fair at Strangeways →
  Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition, 3110 W Leigh St, Richmond
  12:00 pm
• Meet and Greet with Ed Burns →
  Fountain Bookstore Inc, 1307 E Cary St, Richmond
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Fall Artisan Market at CONEX RVA →
  Conex RVA, 900 Axtell St, Richmond
  12:00 pm

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