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Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday the loosening of some public COVID-19 restrictions, including the lifting of a stay-at-home curfew and an expansion of alcohol sales.
Honoring the legacy of the Richmond 34 at the Diamond
A newly-installed mural at the Richmond Diamond honors the legacy of the Richmond 34, but it s just the start of an initiative to honor the historic group.
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RICHMOND, Va. The Richmond Flying Squirrels planned to hold
an event Wednesday announcing the launch of several initiatives to honor the Richmond 34.
One of those initiatives could be seen in large letters painted across the Diamond just above home plate.
Over the weekend, artist, Andre Shank painted a mural that says, Richmond 34 Legacy.
Monday marked the 61 anniversary of the Thalhimer s sit-in, in which a group of former Virginia Union University now known as the Richmond 34 peacefully protested at the whites-only lunch counter of Thalhimer s Department store in downtown Richmond.
Flying Squirrels release 2021 schedule, open at home on May 4 (Source: NBC12) By Marc Davis | February 18, 2021 at 8:35 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 8:35 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After a summer in which The Diamond remained silent, baseball is returning to the River City.
The Flying Squirrels have announced their 2021 schedule, kicking off the season on May 4 at home against the Hartford Yard Goats. Itâs the first of 60 games at home during the campaign as the Squirrels will embark on a 120 game slate.
âIt certainly felt like Christmas morning,â said team vice president and chi Todd âParneyâ Parnell. âWe still have a lot of unanswered questions, but the fact that we donât have an unanswered question on Opening Day is just a wonderful thing that makes me smile like, honestly, I havenât smiled in a long time.â
Richmond Flying Squirrels set to open 2021 season at The Diamond on May 4
Published Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, 12:11 pm
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Front Page » Sports » Sports2 » Richmond Flying Squirrels set to open 2021 season at The Diamond on May 4
Major League Baseball announced the full 2021 Minor League Baseball schedule on Thursday, including the 120-game slate for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, who will open their season at The Diamond on Tuesday, May 4.
Information regarding game times and ticket details will be announced at a later date.