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RVA Bikeshare offers free rides for National Bike to Work Week
In celebration of National Bike to Work Week, RVA Bikeshare is encouraging Richmond residents to leave their cars behind and hop on one of the program’s electric bikes.
Virginia Chamber of Commerce welcomes two new members
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of two new members to its team: Carter T. Whitelow and Sarah Muse. Whitelow has joined as vice president of government relations and Muse is the new director of marketing and brand management.
Pamunkey Reservation named among nation’s most endangered historic places
The Pamunkey Indian Reservation in King William County, home to one of the nation’s oldest Indigenous communities, has been named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
City Council appoints RJ Warren as chief of staff
Richmond City Council has named RJ Warren as its new chief of staff.
Nominations open for BLK RVA Community Awards
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation’s BLK RVA initiative is now accepting nominations for the second annual BLK RVA Community Awards, presented by Wells Fargo.
Annual tourism awards highlight achievements in hospitality, events
Richmond Region Tourism recognized key individuals and organizations for their contributions to the area’s hospitality industry during its 2025 Awards and Annual Meeting on May 7 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Bishop Knestout reflects on election of first American pope
Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond recently offered reflections following the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope The election, which took place May 8, brought Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, to the papacy as the 267th pope.
Climbing, kayaking and concerts converge at Riverrock weekend
It’s where gravity, grit and groove collide. Richmond’s Dominion Energy Riverrock returns May 17-19 to turn Brown’s Island into a high-octane playground of trail runs, climbing walls, flying dogs and thumping bass lines. Now in its 16th year, the free, three-day adrenaline fest draws over 100,000 fans annually—blending elite outdoor sport with live music in a setting where kayakers battle in polo scrums and boulderers scale walls to roaring crowds.
Boone named president of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Sentara Health has announced the appointment of Elwood Bernard “Bernie” Boone III as the next president of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Boone will assume the role on June 2.
Richmond beats VCU, 6-3, for coach’s 600th career win
The University of Richmond baseball team defeated Virginia Commonwealth University, 6-3, on Saturday at The Diamond, marking Coach Mik Aoki’s 600th career victory across 24 seasons coaching five NCAA Division I programs.
