Katie Potter in a sunflower field

Katie Potter

City Editor

Katie has lived in Richmond since RICtoday launched in July 2021. She’s produced content for five years in broadcast + print journalism across Virginia. She loves Richmond in summer, rock climbing, reading historical fiction + dancing on the Hof Rooftop.

An exhibit from The Valentine Museum of the lunch counter from Richmond sit-ins
History
Honoring the legacy of the Richmond 34
In February 1960, 34 Virginia Union Students were arrested for a sit-in protest — a pivotal moment in Richmond’s Civil Rights Movement.
February 20, 2026
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Katie Potter
The photo shows the facade of Old City Hall, a gothic-style building with angular roofs, points, and dozens of arches windows.
History
10 Richmond locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Travel through River City history at these nationally relevant spots.
June 6, 2025
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Katie Potter
A woman flips into an aerial hoop.
Wellness
10 alternative ways to workout in RVA
Get curious about Richmond’s out-of-the-box fitness fixes, from ballet-inspired barre to dukes-up boxing.
April 25, 2025
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Elise Steele
Ellwood Thompson's Market in the background, a drink with its name in the foreground
Food
Richmond-owned grocery stores and markets
Stock up for Thanksgiving at these local favorites
November 20, 2023
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Katie Potter
Winding paved paths through a scenic cemetery on a rainy day
History
How to explore Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery
A tour of the historic cemetery can be beautiful and educational
October 17, 2023
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Katie Potter