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Virginia medical weed prices rank among highest in U.S.

Patients pay about $10 a gram in Virginia, far above prices in states like Colorado.

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Virginians are paying some of the highest weed prices in the nation through the state&#x27;s medical marijuana dispensaries. Why it matters: High prices have been cited as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pain point" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/11/21/virginia-medical-weed-patients-high-prices-survey" data-vars-content-id="3647cb31-7c41-47ae-a1b9-781f6fbac46e" data-vars-headline="Virginia medical weed prices rank among highest in U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/11/21/virginia-medical-weed-patients-high-prices-survey" target="_self">pain point</a> for Virginia medicinal weed patients, one that can push them out of state or to the black market.

NASA crew honors astronaut's late wife with Carroll moon crater

Carroll was a VCU and JMU grad born in Virginia Beach. She died in 2020 from cancer.

This week, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" data-vars-content-id="e88fc89f-c24e-4dff-92a4-3cc7c9c1cc4b" data-vars-headline="NASA crew honors astronaut&#x27;s late wife with Carroll moon crater" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" target="_self">Artemis II</a> crew called down to mission control in Houston and asked to dedicate a moon crater to their commander&#x27;s late wife, Carroll Wiseman, who died from cancer in 2020.The big picture: The tribute carries her legacy into space, but Wiseman&#x27;s story started much closer to home.

What to know before going to CarMax Park

From parking and clear bag policies to food prices and fireworks nights, here's your full game-day guide.

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Here&#x27;s everything to know if you&#x27;re planning to hit up a game for CarMax Park&#x27;s inaugural season.

CarMax Park suites, perks in Richmond range from $25 to $6,000

Fans can pay for everything from first pitches to party decks, with some luxury spaces sold out.

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With CarMax Park, the Richmond Flying Squirrels are going all-in on game-day extras for 2026.Why it matters: If you want to book one of the premium, private suites, it might cost you anywhere from $800 to $6,000, according to figures shared with Axios.

CarMax Park opens amid $6.5M dispute, unclear VCU deal

As opening day arrives, there are unresolved questions about money and whether VCU will play at the ballpark.

A legal threat, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$6.5 million funding dispute" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/02/27/carmax-park-flying-squirrels-funding-fight" data-vars-content-id="224f8fab-af0e-49e6-8397-bf7ba5c9bbd7" data-vars-headline="CarMax Park opens amid $6.5M dispute, unclear VCU deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/02/27/carmax-park-flying-squirrels-funding-fight" target="_self">$6.5 million funding dispute</a> and an unresolved VCU deal are hanging over Richmond&#x27;s new ballpark on opening day. Why it matters: Officials aren&#x27;t publicly saying where those fights stand, and taxpayer money <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="is on the line" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/05/diamond-district-taxpayer-risk-richmond-avula" data-vars-content-id="224f8fab-af0e-49e6-8397-bf7ba5c9bbd7" data-vars-headline="CarMax Park opens amid $6.5M dispute, unclear VCU deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/05/diamond-district-taxpayer-risk-richmond-avula" target="_self">is on the line</a>.

Richmond opens CarMax Park after decades of delays

It's one of the priciest minor league baseball stadiums ever.

Opening day at CarMax Park has arrived.Why it matters: It took three decades for Richmond to get here.

CarMax Park debuts with concert, first look inside

The Taking Flight Festival gives locals an early look at Richmond's long-awaited stadium.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CarMax Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/06/carmax-park-adds-playground-family-zone-richmond" data-vars-content-id="cfb1540f-32ee-4b16-a094-4cd90991cad6" data-vars-headline="CarMax Park debuts with concert, first look inside" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/06/carmax-park-adds-playground-family-zone-richmond" target="_self">CarMax Park</a> will get its first real test run this week with the venue&#x27;s inaugural concert, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taking Flight Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.milb.com/richmond/news/carmax-park-to-host-taking-flight-festival-on-march-26" data-vars-content-id="cfb1540f-32ee-4b16-a094-4cd90991cad6" data-vars-headline="CarMax Park debuts with concert, first look inside" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.milb.com/richmond/news/carmax-park-to-host-taking-flight-festival-on-march-26" target="_blank">Taking Flight Festival</a>. Why it matters: The festival is also locals&#x27; first look at Richmond&#x27;s new, decades-in-the-making baseball stadium.

VCU comeback helps deliver record NCAA first-round  viewership

A dramatic Rams comeback helped lift first-round viewership to the best opening day ever recorded.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="VCU&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/01/16/vcu-basketball-siegel-center-home-court-advantage" data-vars-content-id="aa6f7726-9e21-41b0-97f0-bb9a58d5c3f3" data-vars-headline="VCU comeback helps deliver record NCAA first-round viewership" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/01/16/vcu-basketball-siegel-center-home-court-advantage" target="_self">VCU&#x27;s</a> epic win over UNC last week helped deliver the NCAA Tournament&#x27;s most-watched first round ever. Why it matters: Everybody loves the Rams, especially when they crush UNC in overtime.

Girls' flag football rises in Richmond as sport expands

Local schools add teams as the sport heads toward the Olympics and gains major backing from the NFL.

Women are increasingly joining high school football teams, despite fewer leagues and opportunities.Why it matters: Women&#x27;s football is growing, and Richmond schools are getting in on the push.

UVA, JMU and Virginia Tech spent $374K on football fireworks

That was just in the 2025 college football season. Guess how much "Enter Sandman" costs.

Three Virginia universities spent more than $120,000 each on fireworks during the 2025 college football season, according to records obtained by investigative newsletter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FOIAball." data-vars-click-url="https://www.foiaball.com/p/college-football-fireworks-budgets-2025" data-vars-content-id="aea21caa-067b-4c0b-a44f-9f34e0221fb8" data-vars-headline="UVA, JMU and Virginia Tech spent $374K on football fireworks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.foiaball.com/p/college-football-fireworks-budgets-2025" target="_blank">FOIAball.</a> Why it matters: As fireworks become a staple of the modern college football experience, one season of them can cost about double the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="median annual income" data-vars-click-url="https://data.census.gov/profile/Richmond_city,_Virginia?g=050XX00US51760" data-vars-content-id="aea21caa-067b-4c0b-a44f-9f34e0221fb8" data-vars-headline="UVA, JMU and Virginia Tech spent $374K on football fireworks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://data.census.gov/profile/Richmond_city,_Virginia?g=050XX00US51760" target="_blank">median annual income</a> in Richmond.

Lawmakers launch caucus to save Virginia's NASCAR tracks

From Richmond Raceway to Martinsville, racing leaders warn Virginia's tracks are under threat.

Virginia gave NASCAR some of its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="earliest speedways" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nascar.com/gallery/historic-moments-at-martinsville/" data-vars-content-id="f596d3ba-c260-43a0-8500-dd4087d4888b" data-vars-headline="Lawmakers launch caucus to save Virginia&#x27;s NASCAR tracks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nascar.com/gallery/historic-moments-at-martinsville/" target="_blank">earliest speedways</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legendary short tracks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/03/11/southside-speedway-racing-returns-chesterfield" data-vars-content-id="f596d3ba-c260-43a0-8500-dd4087d4888b" data-vars-headline="Lawmakers launch caucus to save Virginia&#x27;s NASCAR tracks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/03/11/southside-speedway-racing-returns-chesterfield" target="_self">legendary short tracks</a> and its first Black champion: Wendell Scott. Why it matters: Now the state is trying to figure out how to keep the struggling sport alive for the next generation of Virginians.

CarMax Park adds playground, family zone for Richmond

Bon Secours-backed play areas, $10 lawn seats and a nursing suite debut April 7 at CarMax Park.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CarMax Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/02/27/carmax-park-flying-squirrels-funding-fight" data-vars-content-id="e76a33aa-25df-4bcd-93f7-fd75b3976813" data-vars-headline="CarMax Park adds playground, family zone for Richmond" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/02/27/carmax-park-flying-squirrels-funding-fight" target="_self">CarMax Park</a> will have a playground and family-friendly area when it opens next month. Why it matters: The Richmond Flying Squirrels are going all out to try to make the city-owned and funded stadium a destination for locals beyond baseball.

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Gov. Spanberger, Mayor Avula throw first pitch at CarMax Park

CarMax Park suites, perks in Richmond range from $25 to $6,000

What to know before going to CarMax Park

CarMax Park opens amid $6.5M dispute, unclear VCU deal

Richmond opens CarMax Park after decades of delays