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Robin Schwartzkopf

Senior City Editor

Robin is a born-and-raised Richmonder who has contributed to publications including RVA Magazine, The Cavalier Daily, and C-VILLE Weekly. She helped launch RICtoday in July 2021 and enjoys exploring James River trails in her free time.

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Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Richmond
Here’s your guide to completing your New Year’s resolutions, whether you want to practice more self-care or get more involved with your city.
December 18, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
New Year’s events to ring in 2024
Welcome the new year with these parties around the River City.
December 15, 2023
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Food
Restaurants with heated patios in Richmond
Here’s our list of places to eat outdoors, even when it’s chilly out.
December 15, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Live
Find your zen with our Louisville yoga guide
Check out these 13 yoga studios around Derby City, which offer beginner classes, memberships, and more.
December 14, 2023
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Live
Where to find lunch for $12 or less in Richmond
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 16 options for more affordable lunches from takeout carbonara to wagyu meatloaf.
December 14, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
City gets another $10 million for street safety improvements
The grant comes from USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
December 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
New in-season tournament could spice up Kickers season
The USL League One cup competition will group teams based on regional rivalries.
December 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Virginia gets federal dollars to expand passenger rail service
More than $1.7 billion will be granted to help expand and speed service from DC to Richmond to Raleigh
December 11, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
20+ giftable experiences for your favorite Richmonders
Here are our recommendations for memorable presents in the form of experiences.
December 11, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Richmond Public Library gets $900,000 to expand Memory Lab
RPL won the grant from the Mellon Foundation and will use funds over five years
December 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
What are your dreams for Richmond Public Schools?
District is in the midst of the strategic plan to improve accreditation, graduation, literacy, enrollment, and more
December 5, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
A giant hot dog could be coming to a Kroger near you
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make stops at several Richmond area Krogers Dec. 7-8.
December 5, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Asheville
Explore the Land of the Sky through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
December 4, 2023
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Development
Let us answer your Nashville construction questions
If you’ve driven past high fences, work crews, and cranes and wondered what’s going on, don’t worry. Leave the construction investigating to us.
December 1, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
The ultimate guide to holiday lights in Richmond
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in the River City.
December 1, 2023
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City
How to avoid traffic from East Broad Street bridge construction
VDOT says the I-95 bridge rehabilitation will cause nightly traffic delays
November 29, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
GRTC introduces proposed changes for next 10+ years of Richmond transit
Explore the proposed changes, fill out a survey to share your thoughts, and shape the official Transit Strategic Plan
November 27, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Kid-friendly activities in Richmond
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that the River City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
November 24, 2023
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Live
Find your zen with our Raleigh yoga guide
Check out these 20 yoga studios around the City of Oaks, which offer holistic wellness outside the studio, smoothies, international retreats, and more.
November 24, 2023
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City
Share your thoughts on the Richmond Connects transportation plan
The draft plan highlights strategies to improve multimodal transportation in Richmond over the next 5-10 years and beyond
November 22, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
5 pre-Thanksgiving parties around Richmond
Whether you’re back in town or just love an excuse to party, check out these shindigs at local bars and restaurants around the River City.
November 21, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Live
Winter weather forecast for Richmond
Prepare for winter weather in Richmond, VA with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 20, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
GardenFest of Lights returns to Lewis Ginter for holiday season
Advanced tickets are required to explore the millions of lights throughout the gardens
November 16, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Date ideas for every type of Richmonder
Whether you’ve got a hot new fling or are looking to spice things up with your longtime partner, we’re here to help plan your next date in the River City.
November 15, 2023
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Culture
Your guide to holiday markets, bazaars, and craft fairs in Richmond
Here are several places to stock up on goods from local artisans and traveling markets.
November 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Live
Flow at these Seattle yoga studios
Check out these 17 yoga studios around the Emerald City, which offer private classes, trauma-informed healing, and sessions set to rap music.
November 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
Work it with these 12 business and networking groups in Richmond
Meet other entrepreneurs, share ideas, and make lasting connections with these local events.
November 9, 2023
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Sports
The Kickers rebranded their subscription service — here’s how it works
See what CityStadium+ offers in terms of ticket deals, discounts, and deals for the Kickers and the upcoming W League RVA team
November 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Flow at these Chattanooga yoga studios
Check out these 14 yoga studios around the Scenic City, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more offerings.
November 8, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
Pre-order Thanksgiving dinner — and dessert — at these local restaurants
A cornucopia of local restaurants where you can fill out your holiday feast.
November 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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