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.

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
Chop Suey Books in Richmond
Culture
Seven local bookshops in Richmond, VA
Find your next read at one of these River City establishments
October 25, 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
Altria Theater stage
Play
Rock out at these Richmond live music venues
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 10, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Workers packing meals to be distributed across Central VA.
Play
35+ volunteering opportunities in Richmond
Explore organizations whose mission is to make Richmond a healthy place to live, work, and play.
July 19, 2023
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Katie Potter
CrossKeys Vineyard-Harrisonburg, VA-Photo by crosskeysvineyards on Instagram.png
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Harrisonburg, VA
Planning a getaway? Check out Harrisonburg, VA, a mountain town with a lot of spirit, sports, and so many snacks.
December 13, 2022
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Katie Potter
Runners take off at the starting line of the Richmond Marathon.
Sports
Road closures and race watching spots for the Richmond Marathon
America’s Friendliest Marathon will kick off Saturday morning, and will impact traffic, parking, and bus routes for the rest of the day.
November 10, 2022
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Katie Potter
Shovels stuck in the dirt at a groundbreaking.
City
Henrico and Chesterfield approve bond referendums on Election Day
These questions asked voters where they wanted certain project money allocated.
November 10, 2022
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Katie Potter
A hand holds a sticker that says "my vote counted" and an RICtoday sticker.
City
2022 General Election results in Richmond, VA
Voting numbers jumped nearly double since the 2018 midterms in many districts.
November 9, 2022
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Katie Potter
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