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In today's newsletter:
- Which Richmond intersections will get safety upgrades first? Add your voice.
- How worried should Richmond families be about this “super flu” uptick?
- How a Richmond family turns their grief into healing trips for others
Also on today's calendar: Burlesque Bingo and 4 more events.
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- Tuesday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 57, low: 36.
- Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Richmond wants feedback on how to make city intersections safer (wric.com) — Richmond is asking residents to weigh in on how to make dangerous intersections safer, with two city surveys open through Jan. 16, 2026. Feedback will guide where Public Works installs low-cost fixes like left-turn hardening, high-visibility crosswalks, and other quick-build safety upgrades across neighborhoods. If you travel Richmond’s streets, your input could shape which intersections change first. 
2. Richmond area sees increase in flu cases ahead of holidays (nbc12.com) — Flu cases are climbing in Richmond and Henrico as holiday gatherings approach, with respiratory-related ER visits higher than earlier this fall. Local health officials say a “super flu” variant may not perfectly match this year’s vaccine but still urge residents to get the shot, practice good hygiene, and protect vulnerable family members heading into the new year.
3. Sawyer's Warriors helps families take 'grief vacation' after losing a child (wtvr.com) — A Richmond-based nonprofit, Sawyer's Warriors, is helping families who’ve lost a child to cancer with emergency financial aid, funeral support, and fully funded “grief vacations.” Started by the family of 10-year-old Sawyer Perkins, the group is based in Richmond and hopes to expand the number of local and regional families it can send on healing retreats, relying on ongoing donations and sponsorships.
4. How people in recovery can prepare for the challenges of the holiday season (wric.com) — Richmond recovery leaders at CARITAS are sharing practical ways people in sobriety can navigate holiday gatherings, from having an exit plan to bringing a support partner. They also urge families to reduce triggers, use non-stigmatizing language, and remember that local help is available when feelings of isolation or cravings surface.
5. What's driving holiday prices? Richmond economist weighs in (wric.com) — If holiday prices feel steep around Richmond, a local VCU economist says you’re not imagining it. Stephen Day explains how new tariffs, lingering inflation, interest rates and supply chain issues are combining to raise costs on Christmas trees, electronics, wrapping paper and more, while offering practical tips for stretching your budget this season and planning ahead for next year’s sales.
📸 Around Richmond
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richmond
- Preschool Storytime
North Avenue Meeting Room
11:00 am - Burlesque Bingo
Basic City Beer Co. Southside RVA , 212 W 6th St , Richmond
7:30 pm - Winter Camp
Camp Hanover 3163 Parsleys Mill Road Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
10:00 am - Sensory Friendly Morning
Virginia Museum of History & Culture , 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd , Richmond
9:00 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
Wednesday December 24
Friday December 26
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Book Babies
North Avenue Meeting Room
10:30 am - Stuffed Animal Cozy Camp
Varina Area Library VA Meeting Room,
2:00 pm - Virginia Career Works Job Club
Virginia Career Works - Henrico , 121 Cedar Fork Rd , Richmond
2:00 pm - Not Just Anime Club
Fairfield Area Library , FA Meeting Room , Tuckahoe
7:00 pm - Preschool Storytime
North Avenue Meeting Room
11:00 am
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AMBER IS BACK HOME!!
She came back home this morning after getting a call from a neighbor who found her walking around last night and took her in to keep her safe. Thank… (Nextdoor Fort Hill) - please if anyone has seen my cat miso please contact me at 631-988-6970 !!
She's 5 months she isn't collard or microchipped but she's a tuxedo cat and has a black spot on her chest. She's an indoor cat and got out in the… (Nextdoor Randolph)
- Gold's Gym International, Inc. posted a job opening for Experienced Housekeeping in Richmond. Apply here.
- The Salvation Army posted a job opening for Building Maintenance Worker & Custodian in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.
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