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In today's newsletter:

  • How you can help shape Richmond's next circuit court judge
  • Police seek answers after deadly Fairfield Court block party shooting
  • How Richmond's new zoning draft could change your block next

Also on today's calendar: All Improvised Wrestling and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Richmond Bar Association seeking candidates for circuit court vacancy (valawyersweekly.com) — Richmond's legal community is gearing up to help choose the next Circuit Court judge as the Richmond Bar Association seeks nominations to fill Judge Bradley Cavedo's upcoming vacancy. Local attorneys have until noon on Oct. 6 to submit names, after which several area bar groups will interview candidates and coordinate recommendations for this influential city court seat.
   

2. Police ID man killed in block party shooting in Richmond neighborhood (wtvr.com) — Richmond police have identified the man killed after a weekend block party shooting in the Fairfield Court neighborhood and are still piecing together what happened. Officers found 23-year-old Andrew Jones with life-threatening injuries on 23rd Street; he later died at the hospital, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
   

3. Richmond releases third draft of zoning code overhaul (nbc12.com) — Richmond officials have released what could be the final draft of the long-running "Code Refresh" zoning overhaul, reshaping how and where homes can be built across the city. The new proposal scales back earlier density plans, adds green space and tree canopy rules, and now heads to City Council, where residents can still review details and share feedback online.
   

4. Former Richmond breast surgeon fined in Alabama for prescribing controlled substances without certificate (wtvr.com) — A former Richmond breast surgeon who surrendered her Virginia license is now facing a fine in Alabama for prescribing controlled substances without the required state certificate, while still licensed there. She remains the subject of numerous malpractice lawsuits filed in Richmond, with former patients alleging unqualified breast reconstruction procedures and long-lasting physical and emotional harm.
   

5. Colombian community in Virginia sends aid after deadly earthquake (nbc12.com) — Colombian residents from Richmond and nearby Hopewell are rallying to send urgently needed supplies back home after a deadly earthquake devastated parts of Colombia. Local business Rio Suarez Foods and other partners quickly filled about 100 cases with essentials, which are now being shipped from Hopewell to Miami and on to hard‑hit communities abroad.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Residents and Staff Members Work Together at Avery Point —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • AAA: Local Travelers Can Take Advantage of Limited-time Viking Summer Savings through August 31 —Morgan Read on Patch
  • Thanks to all for keeping an eye out for our missing Angel cat.
    She was found last night after a neighbor contacted us. She was found several blocks away. They kept her for a few days and saw our missing cat signs… (Nextdoor Battery Park)
  • So this sweet girl is very much in need of a home.
    She's a Stray, who's been outside for months. The only time she seems to be inside somewhere is when they are breeding her to have her spit out more… (Nextdoor Duntreath)
  • Jetro / Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Porter in Richmond. Apply here.
  • American Red Cross posted a job opening for Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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