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Hey there, Richmond! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the latest Confederate statue removals mean for Capitol Square
  • How a Richmond hoops showdown is doubling as a peace movement
  • How Richmond's classic car lovers are driving lifesaving trips for kids

Also on today's calendar: RVA Adaptive Athletics Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Virginia removes three Confederate memorials (rocketnews.com) — State leaders have finished removing three long-standing Confederate statues from Capitol Square in downtown Richmond, shifting them from the Capitol lawn to planned displays at Shenandoah Valley battlefield sites. The move, ordered by the General Assembly, continues years of rethinking how Richmond's public spaces reflect Virginia's history and values while still preserving the monuments for contextual viewing elsewhere.
   

2. Battle of 64: League for Safer Streets unites Richmond and 757 communities (wtvr.com) — Richmond residents packed Liberation Church off Midlothian Turnpike for the League for Safer Streets' "Battle of 64," a basketball championship aimed at curbing violence and uniting communities. With appearances from Allen Iverson and local activists, organizers stressed communication, resilience, and giving young people safer options than the streets.
   

3. ACCA Shrine Car Club raises money to transport sick kids to hospitals for free: 'Great group of people' (wtvr.com) — Richmond's ACCA Shrine Car Club just wrapped its third annual car show, raising money so local children can travel free to specialized Shriners hospitals in Philadelphia and Greenville. Volunteers use club vans and donated food proceeds to cover thousands of miles each year, ensuring families can reach critical burn and orthopedic care regardless of their finances.
   

4. Sea Dogs Win Fourth Straight in Richmond (mlb.com) — Richmond baseball fans saw the Flying Squirrels routed 14–3 by the Portland Sea Dogs at CarMax Park, with Portland piling on late-inning homers. The series wraps up Sunday evening in Richmond, with both teams sending debuting pitchers to the mound for the finale.
   

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    1. No Woman, No Cry 2. Three Little Birds 3. Redemption Song 4. Buffalo Soldier 5. Jamming 6. One Love 7. Could You Be Loved 8. Stir It Up (Nextdoor Cedarhurst)
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  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health posted a job opening for Outreach Athletic Trainer - New Kent Public Schools 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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