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.

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Culture
Get rolling at this weekly trail skating event
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
March 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
James River Branch Trail moves forward on Southside
The project is over a decade in the making — see trail plans and hear from the design team at a community meeting.
March 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Your ultimate guide to Richmond festivals
See when the biggest River City parties are going down in 2024
March 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
An employee at Scoop showcases a towering vanilla sundae topped with hot fudge and a pink macaroon.
Food
10 local ice cream shops in Richmond, VA
Enjoy the sunshine with one of these local scoops
March 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
W League RVA announces team name, branding
Richmond Ivy Soccer Club kicks off May 11, bringing pre-professional women’s soccer back to the River City
March 14, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sponsored
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We tried the DiamondGlow treatment at Synergy’s new Midlothian location
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Work
10 biggest employers in Richmond
Learn about the companies who employ the most Richmonders, by the numbers.
March 13, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Regional transportation group wants your help to improve public engagement
The Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization is accepting comments on its Public Engagement Plan through Friday, March 15
March 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Discover something new at Richmond Ballet’s New Works Festival
Get tickets to see performances of all-new, 10-minute ballets which are choreographed in just 25 hours at Studio Two.
March 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
Where to eat during Richmond Black Restaurant Experience
The local event returns March 10-17 with dozens of Black-owned restaurants and food trucks participating
March 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
How to spot native plants in Richmond
Put your plant knowledge to the test with these tips on how to identify what’s growing in Richmond.
March 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
GRTC expands LINK Microtransit service
The on-demand pilot service will now include zones in Clover Dale, Ashland, and Powhatan
March 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
How to attend the A10 Women’s Basketball Championship in Henrico
UR and VCU enter the tournament with the first and second seeds, respectively
March 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Richmond is rewriting its zoning ordinance. What does this mean?
Richmonders are invited to apply to join the Zoning Advisory Council to provide input to the planning commission.
March 1, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Kickers will appear on national television in July game against Forward Madison
The Henny Derby rivalry match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network
February 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Chesterfield announces inaugural Restaurant Week and Outdoor Festival
The two initiatives were announced in tandem with the new Experience Chesterfield tourism website.
February 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Erin Goins with Bites of the Bluegrass Tour leading a group.
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Lexington
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
February 27, 2024
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Outside of the Flying Squirrels stadium.
Sports
Go nuts at these themed Flying Squirrels games
Here are our picks for can’t-miss giveaways, happy hours, and specialty nights at the Diamond this season.
February 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Your guide to Virginia’s year-long commemoration of the American Revolution
Check this page month to month as we feature the Richmond-area events taking place as part of VAR250
February 21, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Your guide to Richmond theater — plus, what’s playing this season
Check out need-to-know info to see theatrical productions around the River City
February 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
See who’s playing Brown’s Island for Friday Cheers 2024
The summer outdoor concert series will return in May
February 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Meet Richmond’s sister cities
From our English namesake to cities in Japan, Namibia, and Poland, these are the cities Richmond shares long-term cultural partnerships with.
February 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
An otter perched on a rock looks at the camera
Culture
Help name Maymont’s new otter
Support the Adopt an Animal program to submit a suggestion for the new addition at The Robins Nature Center.
February 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A wheelchair basketball player lines up for a shot while three opposing players defend.
Sports
Live selection show will determine Wheelchair Basketball National Championships brackets
The live event will take place in advance of the 100-team NWBA competition in Richmond in April
February 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
The exterior of the Institute of Contemporary Art, looking down West Broad Street.
Culture
New exhibits open at the ICA for spring
Get a sneak peek at the spring season and a special event on Friday
February 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A vintage postcard shows Broad Street in the early 20th century.
Business
The oldest family-owned businesses in Richmond
These five businesses have kept things in the family for over a century
February 14, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A google earth screenshot of I-95 in Richmond. Arrows point to four of the bridges being rehabilitated — 1st, 4th, 5th, and 7th Street bridges.
City
Watch out for changing traffic patterns on 7th Street
VDOT enters final stage of I-95 bridge rehabilitation project for 7th Street Bridge this month
February 13, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Explore an interactive map of Central VA transportation projects
Find out what transportation projects the CVTA will consider for funding and share your thoughts during the public comment period.
February 9, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Meet the street artist behind Richmond’s yarn love bombs
February 9, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A watercolor sketch of Shockoe Slip with several storefronts and cobblestone streets. There are people milling about the street in the abstract.
City
Share your thoughts on the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan
The city wants to establish a comprehensive way to evaluate historic and cultural resources in our community — check out the project outline and see how you can contribute
February 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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