North of the James

Voting Rights Act of 1965, RIP

Jack R. Johnson 05.2026

“What Doesn’t Kill You”

Fran Withrow 05.2026

The Byways of Madison County

Fayeruz Regan 05.2026

Brett Cassis: The Music Man

Almost two decades ago, Shanan Chambers opened what was destined from its inception to become one of the most popular restaurants on the Northside, called, appropriately enough, Northside Grille. Shanan found the property on Bellevue back in 2006, but it would take well over a year for the restaurant to open. Along with the city dragging its heels on inspections, the building itself was an absolute mess. Shanan’s father came in from Seattle to help with the renovations, and Craig Nattoon, a master carpenter, lent his expertise to the project. Shanan’s dad built the massive rectangular bar, which seats more than 25 people, in the dead center of the restaurant. It’s flanked on either side by a total of 16 ample booths.

By Charles McGuigan 05.2026

“The Drama”

Ginter Park Home And Garden Tours Return

ARGS Hub At Holton

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Happening now in the community

Green Thumbs At Richmond Waldorf

04.2026
Richmond Waldorf School will celebrate the arrival of spring at its annual May Faire from 10 am till 2 pm on Saturday, May 2. In addition to the day’s festivities, the school will also offer a selection of native perennials, herbs, vegetables, houseplants, and pollinator-friendly flowers for sale.

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Earth Day at The Science Museum of Virginia

04.2026
Going green has never been more fun! Celebrate Earth Month by enjoying a family friendly, activity-packed festival exploring sustainability, natural resources and environmental science.
On April 18, the Dewey Gottwald Center, with nearly 30 community partners, will be presenting hands-on activities to help your family learn all about watersheds, forestry, native plants, conservation efforts, recycling, bike infrastructure, floodplains, birds and much more. Our Earth Day celebration is sponsored by Meta.

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