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Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 Articles that carry the Subscriber Plus logo (at left) can only be accessed by Richmond Times-Dispatch subscribers with digital access. To learn more or to subscribe, click here. Top Story A Richmond tradition for more than 40 years: This is how Halloween on Hanover Avenue happens On Halloween, they will come: Supergirl, ninjas, unicorns and pirates. Characters from "Fortnite" and "PAW Patrol," too. Norfolk's only lesbian bar, one of the oldest on the East Coast, is closing this week. Its regulars vow it's not over. At the wake, people read poems and wiped away tears. Blue and green lights danced across a rainbow flag. A mannequin that has lingered for … Featured From the Archives: Halloween in Richmond in the 1950s -1980s Give us your best holiday cookie recipes: The Times-Dispatch's annual contest is underway Editorial: Proposed constitutional amendments on Nov. 6 ballot At vigil, Richmond faith leaders and Virginia officials urge unity after Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, decry hatred  Restaurant review: River City Roll isn't your mama's bowling alley, nor does it serve your mama's food From the Richmond restaurant archives: The Palm Court Café; a short-lived seafood and jazz restaurant in Main Street Station This year may be the last for the Oregon Hill Halloween parade Virginia -- the perfect state for a beercation The Richmond area bought nearly $6M worth of Hennessy last year. See the rest of the Top 10 sellers from Virginia ABC. Richmond restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner 2018 VCU to begin beer sales at men's basketball games Dirtwoman documentary - 'Spider Mites of Jesus: The Dirtwoman Documentary' premieres Saturday at Virginia Film Festival In the News Stoney's special tax zone for $1.4 billion coliseum plan in downtown Richmond may be 8 times bigger than initial 10-block project area Man who is deaf and mute argues for dismissal of capital murder charges in 2005 rape, murder Chesterfield schools need more school resource officers and mental health staff, task force says PepsiCo acquires Richmond-based energy bar maker Health Warrior Judge dismisses all charges against last remaining defendant in Chesdin Landing 'mansion party' killings 2 years ago Subscribe to more RTD newsletters with a single click Jobs Career opportunities and tips to help you make your next career move. Sponsor Promotions RTD advertiser special offers for real estate, autos, events, entertainment & more. Richmond Dish The latest in local dining, drinking and food news, delivered every Wednesday. More from the Richmond Times-Dispatch Download the RTD App Do you want local breaking news, updates on Richmond's hot dining scene and the latest in Virginia politics? The RTD has you covered. About the RTD 14 great years of sponsoring the Richmond Folk Festival Ten Richmond Times-Dispatch and BH Media employees (along with their friends and families) volunteered at our RTD booth just outside of the Virginia Folklife stage on Saturday and Sunday. Team RTD talked with festivalgoers throughout the weekend, and gave away two great prizes – an acoustic guitar and a framed 2018 festival poster by Hamilton Glass. Featured Businesses Pearson Hyundai | New & Pre-owned Vehicles 855-337-7730 Richmond, VA 23235   More Info Haley Buick GMC | Auto Dealership | Richmond, VA 855-217-7718 Richmond, VA 23235   More Info Renew Health and Wellness 804-447-2332 Glen Allen, VA 23060   More Info News ​ ​ Sports ​ ​ Business ​ ​ Food & Drink ​ ​ Events ​ ​ Video ​ ​ Opinion ​ ​ Weather