Cheers RVA!

Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 63 and a low of 45. The weekend is expected to be a bit warmer with highs around 70.

the juice:

The 48th running of the Richmond Marathon takes place tomorrow beginning at 7:00 am at 1st and Broad Street.

A few roads have already been closed or are restricting parking, with the majority of road closures occurring today.

Road closures will be lifted as early as 11:00 am on Saturday and will continue until 5:00 pm. Most road closures will be lifted by the early afternoon.

Sixty-two hundred participants will participate in the three races, including an Army Veteran who lost his sight and a woman celebrating her 50th birthday by running her first marathon, via WTVR.

the pulp:

• Henrico County is suing the Virginia Racing Commission over the decision to approve a gaming license for the Roseshire Gambling Parlor, according to Ryan Nadeau at WRIC. Henrico’s county manager John A. Vithoulkas issued the following statement:

Henrico is appealing the flawed decision to allow the Roseshire wagering facility in our community because the voices of our residents were intentionally and wrongly silenced as part of the review process.

• The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has launched Mobile ID, a way to carry your driver’s license or state identification card on your smartphone. The Mobile ID is valid at TSA checkpoints and with law enforcement.

• The Richmond Flying Squirrels have announced their 2026 schedule, with opening day at the new ball park taking place on April 7.

the vibe:

Have a flourishable day RVA!

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