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In today's newsletter:
- Want a free tour inside one of Richmond's oldest buildings?
- What should Richmonders do if a bat appears in their bedroom?
- Are VCU students using Richmond's safest late-night walking routes?
Also on today's calendar: safeTALK and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Richmond
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richmond
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- safeTALK →
Mechanicsville Branch Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl, Mechanicsville
12:30 pm - Bier-Garden →
Maymont 1700 Hampton Street Richmond, VA 23220
11:30 am - RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
Glen Lea Elementary 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, VA 23075, USA
6:00 pm - Floorball Open Gym - Richmond →
River City Annex, 7505 Ranco Road, Richmond, VA 23228
6:30 pm - Book Launch and Panel Discussion - We the People: The World In Virginia →
Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond
6:00 pm - THE LATENT IMAGE OF US
Grace Street Theater The Anderson, 907 1/2 W Franklin St., Richmond, 23284, United States - Seismic Holler | Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition
Grace Street Theater The Anderson, 907 1/2 W Franklin St., Richmond, 23284, United States - A System Of Exceptions
Grace Street Theater The Anderson, 907 1/2 W Franklin St., Richmond, 23284, United States - End of Summer Market at Strangeways →
Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition, 3110 W Leigh St, Richmond
12:00 pm - Gimme Gimme Disco →
The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad St, Richmond
9:30 pm - RVA Adaptive Athletics Day →
Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Blvd, Glen Allen
2:00 pm - First Fridays →
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond
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