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Valentine director Bill Martin dies after being hit by a car Martin dedicated his life "to telling Richmond’s stories with care, integrity and a deep love for this community."
Catching up: The Fall Line Trail is finding its way through Richmond “People need to understand that it's economic development.”
Dec. 26 Newsletter: The rest of the story Great news for fans of the free amphitheater seating, a plastic bag tax is arriving on Jan. 1, and what's up with the Secret Sandwich dispute? Plus, how Pridefest persevered in a difficult environment and a CarMax Park update.
Catching up: The amphitheater will allow free viewing once again in 2026 "We are in our off-season capital planning process right now ... and bathrooms are top of mind for us."
Catching up: Richmond's plastic bag tax goes into effect on Jan. 1 The 5-cent charge will be applied to disposable plastic bags used by grocery stores, convenience stores and drug stores.
Catching up: CarMax Park remains on track for April opening The new Diamond is poised to open in April. Will it be a home run?