Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

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.

There are several opportunities for public engagement with the budget process for fiscal year 2025.
From the Squirrels to the Kickers, we’re sharing all the details on sports teams in the River City, including basketball, baseball, roller derby, and more — so you can cheer on Richmond.
The first element of the Diamond District redevelopment is the construction of a new baseball diamond, to break ground April-June
The plan will go before City Council for final approval at the end of March
JRPS has a survey and several workshops to get feedback on park experience and spread the word about invasive species.
The 58th annual conference will take place March 20-23 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with the theme Coalescence.
All levels of roller skaters are welcome at Rollin’ on the River, a new partnership between the Capital Trail, River City Roller Derby, and RVA Roll Patrol
The project is over a decade in the making — see trail plans and hear from the design team at a community meeting.
See when the biggest River City parties are going down in 2024.
Enjoy the sunshine with one of these local scoops
Richmond Ivy Soccer Club kicks off May 11, bringing pre-professional women’s soccer back to the River City
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We tried the DiamondGlow treatment at Synergy’s new Midlothian location
Learn about the companies who employ the most Richmonders, by the numbers.
The Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization is accepting comments on its Public Engagement Plan through Friday, March 15
Get tickets to see performances of all-new, 10-minute ballets which are choreographed in just 25 hours at Studio Two.
The local event returns March 10-17 with dozens of Black-owned restaurants and food trucks participating
Put your plant knowledge to the test with these tips on how to identify what’s growing in Richmond.
The on-demand pilot service will now include zones in Clover Dale, Ashland, and Powhatan
UR and VCU enter the tournament with the first and second seeds, respectively
Richmonders are invited to apply to join the Zoning Advisory Council to provide input to the planning commission.
The Henny Derby rivalry match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network
The two initiatives were announced in tandem with the new Experience Chesterfield tourism website.
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
Here are our picks for can’t-miss giveaways, happy hours, and specialty nights at the Diamond this season.
Check this page month to month as we feature the Richmond-area events taking place as part of VAR250
Check out need-to-know info to see theatrical productions around the River City
The summer outdoor concert series will return in May
From our English namesake to cities in Japan, Namibia, and Poland, these are the cities Richmond shares long-term cultural partnerships with.
Support the Adopt an Animal program to submit a suggestion for the new addition at The Robins Nature Center.
The live event will take place in advance of the 100-team NWBA competition in Richmond in April