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89Events this week
22Free things to do
80New spots
99New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Richmond

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 89 events, day by day →

Ziegler Hoops

Monday 5pm · Cincinnati · Free

Cupcake Club

Monday 5:30pm · Morrisson-Reeves Library

College Application Essay Workshop

Monday 5:30pm · Morrisson-Reeves Library

Jazz at the Park

Monday 6pm · Washington Park · Free

Rooftop Sunset Yoga

Monday 7:30pm · Clifton Cultural Arts Center

New in Richmond

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Pets by Design

Pets

For a calmer groom: Pets by Design offers one-on-one, appointment-based grooming that keeps dogs relaxed and looking sharp.

pbdrichmond.com ↗

Karen Knowles Korner

Beauty

Fresh look, zero fuss: Karen Knowles Korner keeps Richmond looking sharp, a beauty salon that makes online booking painless and pays attention to the look you want.

vagaro.com ↗

The Cordial Cork

Nightlife

Cozy, classy sips: For an easy night that still feels special, The Cordial Cork pairs seasonal dishes with an extensive wine list and well-made cocktails in the Depot District.

thecordialcork.com ↗

Richmond’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Richmond’s best →

Most read in Richmond

The five stories Richmond readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Richmond faces liability in class action lawsuit over 2023 plastics warehouse fire

    A federal jury has found in favor of the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit brought against the city of Richmond, Seth Smith and Cornerstone Trading Group for a 2023 fire at a plastics warehouse.

    Full story at wishtv.com ↗

  2. Indiana Newsdesk

    Thousands of disabled people are losing benefits they rely on due to changes in the care they receive.

    Full story at ipm.org ↗

  3. Data breach, financial management flagged in town audit - Western Wayne News

    The Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) found several concerns during its audit of Centerville's 2025 finances, including a data breach that led to stolen funds and an unapproved child support payment for a town employee.

    Full story at westernwaynenews.com ↗

  4. Wayne County man sues Norfolk Southern over scooter crash at crossing

    A Wayne County man, Timothy Loyd, has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Corp.

    Full story at pal-item.com ↗

  5. Three other inmates died in Wayne County's jail in 2025

    Three inmates died in 2025 at Wayne County Jail in Richmond, IN, including Amanda Hewitt, Christopher Wells, Danny Myers, and Jamie Ledbetter.

    Full story at pal-item.com ↗

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