BridgePark Receives Major International Design Award
Ted Elmore stands in front of a 28-foot-long architectural model of downtown Richmond. The model shows the falls of the James River, the original granite piers that once held the Richmond-Petersburg Railroad Bridge, five national historic landmarks, and a broad sweep of a city with unique natural and historic beauty. It’s the perfect vantage point […]
Strangers Helping Strangers
Nearly 53,000 people live in poverty in the City of Richmond.Richmond is one of the lowest ranked cities in the nation for individual economic progress. And we have one of the highest eviction rates in the country. Despite hard work and courage, many of our neighbors who are born into poverty find themselves still there […]
Pull for Pride Fundraiser at Triple Crossing
Richmond Balance, a three-story fitness facility in Shockoe Bottom, is bringing back Pull For Pride, a popular deadlifting event that benefits local LGBTQ non-profits. The fundraiser is scheduled for June 15, in conjunction with ten sister cities nationwide, at Triple Crossing Brewery in partnership with the Women’s Strength Coalition. The event will support Diversity Richmond, which serves as […]
New Virginians
With the approach of the 2020 federal census, a new exhibit at the Library of Virginia highlights the human experience behind Virginia’s increasingly diverse population.New Virginians: 1619-2019 and Beyond showcases the stories of immigrants who now call Virginia home and explores their contribution to the Commonwealth’s past, present, and future. A joint effort of the Library […]
History Maker: Candice Streett
The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating this year’s History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we celebrate Candice Streett! Candice is the executive director of Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, an organization focused on providing Richmond residents […]
History Makers: Richmond Triangle Players
A special shoutout to the impressive trailblazers recognized by The Valentine in this year’s History Makers & Community Update. The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating the History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we’re featuring Richmond Triangle […]
History Maker: Janine Bell
The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating this year’s History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we celebrate Janine Bell! Janine is the founder and artistic director of Elegba Folklore Society, an organization which offers immersive engagement in […]
History Maker: Dolly Hintz
The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating this year’s History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we celebrate Dolly Hintz. Dolly Hintz helped found the Hospital Hospitality House (now The Doorways, The Doorways) in 1984 and was instrumental […]
History Makers: Bike Walk RVA
The Valentine has been interpreting Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century. Along the way, the museum has done much more than collect and preserve our region’s story. The Valentine has committed itself to serving as a place of discovery and ongoing dialogue. As the museum works to tell the diverse perspectives of our region, it […]
105-Mile Freedom Ruck Kicks Off in Richmond
Victor Wise, son of a retired First Sergeant and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, began his sixth “Freedom Ruck,” a physical challenge he hopes will inspire support for our servicemen and women, today at 7:30AM EST at the Virginia War Memorial in downtown Richmond. Wise will continue north along Route 1, finishing at Arlington National Cemetery […]