There are about 10 mayoral forums planned in the community over the next two months. 

One held late in August at the Second Baptist Church Southside drew hundreds of voters. It was organized by Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities — a network of religious-based community organizations focused on social justice issues, specifically housing and gun violence.  

A pilot program expanding access to mental health care at Virginia’s public colleges has been extended for two more years. Also: Check your eggs, don’t leave firearms in the oven and more news from around Central Virginia.

Richmond’s new baseball stadium will be called CarMax Park; GRTC announced the site of their new bus transfer station; Steam Bell Beer Works filed for bankruptcy in the wake of their closure; and Burger Bach in West Broad Village and Slingshot game club in Scott's Addition closed their doors unexpectedly.

Also: Investigation continues into the cause of Orange County's August water contamination; Richmond’s finance department does not proactively notify residents or business owners of tax credits on their accounts; and other stories.

CarMax Park coming to the Diamond District, students walked out of classes at VCU, Goochland quarry expansion approved, and other stories.

Also: The University of Richmond announced more students will qualify for its “Richmond’s Promise to Virginia” program, federal health officials still urge caution in the wake of the Boar’s Head listeria outbreak, and other news from across Central Virginia.

Also: Former Del. Jay Jones has filed paperwork signaling a 2025 campaign for attorney general, Albemarle County's activated new speed cameras in several school zones and more news from across Central Virginia.

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Steam Bell Beer Works in Chesterfield has poured its last beer; the workers of Stone Brewing Co. are looking to unionize; Richmond International Airport’s controversial bid to take over certain airline fueling and maintenance operations from two longtime local operators has been put on hold; and work on the Fall Line Trail is making its way into Richmond city limits.

Plus: Metallica teams up with Virginia Tech