Falling for the Culture: A Festival of Unity, Peace, and Hope

 

September 26, 2025

    Falling for the Culture: A Festival of Unity, Peace, and Hope

    Richmond Community Invited to Celebrate, Connect, and Uplift on September 28

 

The Richmond Police Department’s Community Youth, & Intervention Services (CYIS) Unit, in partnership with the City of Richmond’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, will host Falling for the Culture: A Festival of Unity, Peace, and Hope on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. in the Jackson Ward and Gilpin Court corridor.

The festival will bring together residents, families, and community partners for an afternoon of live entertainment, local vendors, free food, youth activities, and access to valuable resources. Highlights include performances from local artists, a community praise break, games, a basketball trailer, and parade-style participation from Virginia Union University’s band.

Festival goals include:

• Fostering Unity and Trust among residents, organizations, and city partners.
• Promoting Peace and Hope by encouraging dialogue and positive engagement.
• Celebrating Community through local talent, food, arts, and family-friendly activities.
• Supporting Families and Youth with safe, uplifting spaces and resources

“This festival is more than a celebration — it’s an opportunity to create space for creativity, connection, and hope, while building greater unity within the Richmond community,” said Dee Anderson, Public Safety Program Manager with RPD’s CYIS Unit. “We’re grateful to stand alongside so many community partners in bringing this vision to life.”

The festival is free and open to the public.

 

Media is invited to attend.

Chelsea Taylor

804-337-4724

Lane Closure – Broad Rock Blvd, Bells Road & Commerce Road

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 25, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                      Lane Closure – Broad Rock Blvd, Bells Road  & Commerce Road  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: September 30 through October 31 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: The following areas:

·         Commerce Road from Walmsley Blvd to Bells Road to Commerce

·         Broad Rock Blvd South from Belt Blvd to Terminal Avenue

 BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure: U Street between North 28th and North 31st streets

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 25, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                                                         Lane Closure – U Street  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: September 30 through October 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: U Street between North 28th Street to North 31st Street (in the 7th voter district)

 BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Street Closure: Dock Street at Pear Street

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 25, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                                        Street Closure – Dock at Pear Street  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: October 6 through October 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Dock Street at Pear Street (in the 7th voter district)

 BACKGROUND: The area will be closed to allow CSX crew to replace rails on the overhead trestle.  Car traffic will be routed to Main Street however no trucks will be allowed because there is insufficient clearance for trucks under the trestle over Main Street. Inbound trucks on Rt 5 or Williamsburg Avenue will need to reroute to Rt 360, or I-95. Outbound trucks will be able to continue to use Main to Williamsburg Road.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure: Caledonia Road between Westover Hills Boulevard and Peterborough Road

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 22, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                                        Lane Closure – Caledonia Road  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: September 24 through October 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Caledonia Road between Westover Hills Boulevard and Peterborough Road (in the 4th voter district)

 BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure: Augusta Ave between Westmoreland Street to the city line past Staples Mill

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 22, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                                        Lane Closure – Augusta Avenue  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: September 23 through September 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Augusta Ave between Westmoreland Street to the city line past Staples Mill  (in the 1st voter district)

 BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure – Grove Avenue at Westview Avenue

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 18, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                              Lane Closure – Grove Avenue at Westview Avenue  

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: September 22 and September 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: Grove Avenue at Westview Avenue (in the 1st voter district)

 BACKGROUND: The right lane on Grove Avenue will be closed to perform various excavation tests. Note: flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic during the closure. Residents will have access to their properties throughout the duration of the closure.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closures – Midlothian Area (various streets)

 

                                    Lane Closures – Midlothian Area 

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: September 22 through October 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (daily)

WHERE: The following streets in the 8th voter district:

• Red Oak Lane between Arizona Drive and Circlewood Drive
• Green Acres Avenue between Chuckatuck Avenue and Red Oak Lane
• Rice Road between Green Acres Avenue ant the dead end
• Bartee Road between Chuckatuck Avenue and the dead end
• Chuckatuck Avenue between Old Midlothian Turnpike and the dead end
• Old Midlothian Turnpike between Pember Lane and the dead end
• Pember Lane between Old Midlothian Turnpike and the dead end
• Rodman Road between Midlothian Turnpike and the dead end
• Covington Road between Midlothian Turnpike and Old Midlothian Turnpike
• Arizona Drive between Alberene Road and Red Oak Lane
• Woodhaven Drive between Hull Street and Red Oak Lane
• Hull Street Service Road between Ridgecliff Drive and Arizona Drive
• Circlewood Drive between Hull Street Service Road and Red Oak Lane
• Alberene Road between Warwick Road and Newkirk Drive
• Weatherford Road between Jarvis Road and Warwick Road
• Felton Road between Warwick Road and the dead end
• Division Street between Midlothian Turnpike and Old Midlothian Turnpike
• Plazaview Road between Brandon Road and Berkley Road

 BACKGROUND: There will be alternating lane closures for paving.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Lane Closure: North Arthur Ashe Blvd at Avenue of Champions between East Leigh Street and Robin Hood Road

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 17, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                                        Lane Closure – Arthur Ashe Boulevard

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Lane Closure
 
WHEN: September 22 through October 22 from 7

WHERE: North Arthur Ashe Blvd at Avenue of Champions between East Leigh Street and Robin Hood Road (in the 3rd voter district).

BACKGROUND: The northbound lane of North Arthur Ashe Boulevard between East Leigh Street and Robin Hood Road will be closed to install multiple utilities on Arthur Ashe Boulevard This project is in association with the construction of the Diamond District.

 

Note: Northbound traffic will be directed to Hermitage Road.

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1

Street/Alley Closure – intersecting with Atwell Drive

 

                                                                                                                                                    

Traffic Advisory

September 3, 2025

Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)

                            804-385-0409 (Cell) 

 

 

                           Street/Alley Closure – Atwell Drive

WHO:  City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA) 
 
WHAT:  Street Closure
 
WHEN: September 4 through September 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: The alley that runs south to north and intersects with Atwell. The alley ends on the backside of the southeastern corner of 2507 Richmond Highway (in the 8th voter district.

BACKGROUND: The area will be closed for paving. Access to businesses will be maintained.  

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, DPW maintains upkeep on most city buildings; issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1