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Good day Richmond! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Richmond teacher boosted reading scores across city schools
  • How did Bucko become Richmond's most fiercely loved new band?
  • How Richmond Pride Fest is rallying voters before November's marriage decision

Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Richmond's Teacher of the Year is changing the story for young readers: 'Great teaching is magical' (wtvr.com) — At Fairfield Court Elementary in Richmond, literacy coach Tiffany Sneed is transforming early reading skills and was honored as Richmond Public Schools' 2026 Teacher of the Year. Her work with students and teachers, plus book-giveaway campaigns, has pushed literacy screening scores near 80 percent and now extends across six schools in the district.
   

• Virginia is for Bucko (styleweekly.com) — Richmond music fans are rallying around Bucko, an alt-country-grunge band that's quickly becoming a local favorite with packed shows at spots like The Camel and festival appearances at Dominion Energy Riverrock. Band members, many of whom moved here for school, credit Richmond's quirky, supportive scene for fueling their ambitious new album "Casinos & Landfills" and their growing regional following.
   

• Hundreds gather at Richmond Pride Fest as marriage equality vote nears (nbc12.com) — Richmond's Pride Fest filled Midtown Green with hundreds of attendees, more than 200 vendors, and a strong push to support November's statewide marriage equality amendment. Local organizers and residents framed the joyful celebration as both community-building and a call to vote, stressing how constitutional protections could affect LGBTQ+ families in Richmond and across Virginia.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors!
    Reaching out to see if anyone is interested or willing to let me use their backyard for concerts! I run a diy event curation group known as Clayhouse… (Nextdoor Manchester Bridge)
  • This beautiful Tawny Emperor landed on our fence today, stayed a few seconds, then flew off.
    One of the very few times I've seen one. Hope it comes back! 9/11/26 #BackyardBirdsRVA (Nextdoor Clubview)
  • Campus Apartments, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Richmond. Apply here.
  • YMCA of Greater Richmond posted a job opening for Assistant Site Coordinator (Part time) - Bellwood Elementary in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tuckahoe

  • Henrico officials break ground on Tuckahoe Park upgrades (henricocitizen.com)
  • Henrico school board downplays HVAC crisis across division, despite well-known issues (nbc12.com)

Mechanicsville

  • Thousands of American flags planted in front of two Hanover schools to honor 9/11 victims (wric.com)
  • 'We still grieve': Richmond remembers 9/11 with Patriot Day Ceremony (wric.com)
  • Former Navy Commander recalls his rescue efforts on 9/11 (wric.com)

Ok Richmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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