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In today's newsletter:
- Which Richmond intersections do you think most need safety upgrades?
- How many of these Richmond adventures have you actually tried?
- How does Richmond’s Main Street Station anchor Virginia’s storytelling journey?
Also on today's calendar: Sensory Friendly Morning and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Richmondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Much colder, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 32.
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Richmond wants your input on intersection safety improvements (wtvr.com) — Richmond is asking residents to weigh in on how to make local intersections safer through two online surveys open until January 16. The city’s Vision Zero effort targets the intersections where 82% of deadly crashes have occurred, using quick-build tools like paint, posts, curb extensions, and high-visibility crosswalks to protect people walking, biking, and driving. 
2. Got a day off? Here's fun things to do in Richmond! (12onyourside.com) — If you’ve got a day off in Richmond, this guide is packed with local adventures, from canal cruises and James River outings to mini golf, VR, fencing, and climbing. It also highlights nearby options in Henrico, Midlothian, and Ashland, giving you plenty of ideas for family fun, date nights, or solo exploring close to home.
3. From quills to fiber optics, how Virginia's stories have traveled through time (fredericksburg.com) — Richmond readers will recognize Main Street Station and I-95 as the visual jumping-off point for a broader look at how Virginians have shared stories from handwritten letters to today’s digital networks. The piece appears to explore the evolution of communication technology and storytelling across the Commonwealth, using a familiar Richmond landmark to ground that journey through time.
4. Virginia hate crimes jump 25% in 2024 with anti-Jewish incidents leading increase, new data shows (wtvr.com) — Virginia saw a 25% jump in reported hate crimes in 2024, with anti-Jewish incidents rising fastest and deeply affecting Richmond’s Jewish community. A Richmond rabbi describes increased fear, added police security at his synagogue, and congregants even considering moving abroad as officials and residents debate how to better protect targeted groups.
📸 Around Richmond
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richmond
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- Sensory Friendly Morning
Virginia Museum of History & Culture , 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd , Richmond
9:00 am - Preschool Storytime
North Avenue Meeting Room
11:00 am - Noon Year's Eve
Goochland Branch Library , 3075 River Rd W , Goochland
11:00 am - New Years Eve at Dave & Buster's - Richmond
4001 Brownstone Blvd , Glen Allen
4:00 pm - NYE! with Antoine Scott
Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant , 11800 W Broad St , Richmond
7:00 pm - KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie - Richmond
Movieland At Boulevard Square , 1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd , Richmond
10:50 am - Burlesque Bingo
Blue Bee Cider , 4811 Bethlehem Rd , Richmond
8:00 pm - PE Games w/Robinson Staff 3rd-5th
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center , 2903 Q St , Richmond
3:45 pm - Contemporary Modern Dance w/Allisen 3rd-5th grade
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center , 2903 Q St , Richmond
3:45 pm - Zumba w/Sam 15-Adult
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center , 2903 Q St , Richmond
5:30 pm - Tomorrow, the War with Max Watman
Fountain Bookstore Inc , 1307 E Cary St , Richmond
6:00 pm - Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses
Funny Bone Comedy Club 11800 West Broad Street Suite 1090 Richmond, VA 23233
7:00 pm
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Friday January 2
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Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi I found this dog in my yard today and I saw him on my street yesterday.
He doesn’t have a tag on him. I gave him some water he seems very friendly. Not sure if anyone is missing him. (Nextdoor Laburnum) - Update;
I had no idea I’d receive so many positive reactions! Thanks. Kinda blows my mind away! I’m just a simple guy. Haven’t done anything special. I’m… (Nextdoor The Fan South)
- We are honored to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the NSPS Level 2 STAND Award! We’ve been awarded $500K to strengthen our... (X: VCUHealth)
- We're very sorry to pass along the news that beloved Richmonder Bill Martin, director of The Valentine, died today. The former Style Weekly 2024... (X: StyleWeekly)
- carstar posted a job opening for Porter in Richmond. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Cleaner in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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