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Renderings of solar panels in the middle of a meadow area with colorful wildflowers.
City
From landfill to meadow: City of Richmond seeks feedback on solar farm project
Share your feedback on the the East End Solar Meadow Project at three upcoming community meetings.
November 13, 2025 03:11 PM
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Elise Steele
Seven people stand, smiling, in front of one of Richmond's harm-reduction vending machines; the machine is primarily blue and features items on each shelf behind a clear window.
City
Project status update: Richmond’s harm reduction vending machines
How has the project progressed so far, and what’s next?
November 3, 2025
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Elise Steele
A boardwalk trail with black railings, presented as part of Fall Line Trail's northern section in Hanover County.
Travel and Outdoors
Fall Line Trail reaches new construction milestone
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the first major section of the Fall Line Trail to open.
September 23, 2025
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Elise Steele
Two people hold a framed "Designation" sign and smile.
Culture
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden becomes designated Autism Friendly Community
Lewis Ginter is now an accredited Autism Friendly Community, a title provided by the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
September 4, 2025
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Elise Steele
An aeriel rendering of Brown's Island according to the Brown's Island Improvement Plan.
Development
Brown’s Island $30 million makeover: reader suggestions vs. reality
We compare your 2024 Brown’s Island improvement suggestions to this year’s $30 million approved project plans.
August 28, 2025
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Elise Steele
Rendering of concete building facade with verticle spaces for windows and several multi-story-size windows; paths with garden space leading to a common area in front of the building
City
Sink your teeth into VCU’s future School of Dentistry
Bite down on the details of VCU’s $5.2 million School of Dentistry, slated for construction in 2027.
July 10, 2025
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Elise Steele
A rendering depicts concepts for the new Arthur Ashe bridge. Pedestrians walk and bike on a sidewalk along the right side of the rendering. The sidewalk is lined with stone flower troughs and arched with an art installation of grey columns. Cars travel on the road to the left of the sidewalk.
Development
Share your feedback on the Arthur Ashe Boulevard bridge replacement project
Attend a community meeting regarding the $38 million bridge replacement project near Scott’s Addition and the Diamond District.
June 9, 2025
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Elise Steele
A rendered image shows people and one dog on a park path surrounded by wildflowers and grasses. A train path goes over the path in the background. Three large rocks line the path and two children stand on them.
Development
Mayo Island Park designs and timeline revealed
See what’s in store for Mayo Island’s new public park, a 15-acre project in the heart of Richmond.
May 19, 2025
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Elise Steele
The register and green-tiled ordering counter at Julio's Bagel, backed by a white wall with a menu and a cut-out window featuring plant shelves + an opening to the back kitchen.
City
Julio’s Bagel Shop opens in Brookland Park, RVA
Meet Richmond’s new Northside bagel spot.
May 2, 2025
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Elise Steele
Seven people stand together in a line, three wearing yellow construction hard hats and two carrying audio and video equipment.
Culture
Rebuilding history: Skipwith-Roper Homecoming
Join the countdown for the 2026 grand opening of Skipwith-Roper Cottage, the once-relocated residence of Jackson Ward’s first known Black homeowner.
April 16, 2025
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Elise Steele
A boardwalk leads over the wetlands of Tuckahoe Creek.
Parks and Recreation
Henrico proposes Tuckahoe Creek Park expansion
Following a land donation of 20+ acres, Henrico County introduced plans for a new boardwalk + more at Tuckahoe Creek Park.
April 15, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Two deer photographed from a trail camera, facing in the direction of each other; the deer are in a wooded area; the smaller deer on the left has one spots; the bigger deer on the right has no noticeable spots.
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The inside of The Smoky Mug's new location, populated by customers and workers; Wicker light shades hand from the cieling and a colorful mural covers one of the back walls.
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Our RICtoday Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add some local flair to your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025
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Elise Steele
The conservatory at Lewis Ginter, decorated with colored lights.
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Plan Ahead: 30+ December events in Richmond
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
November 25, 2025
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November 20, 2025
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A student stands in front of a piece of art by Kehinde Wiley, a portrait of Alicia Keys.
Culture
Alicia Keys + Swizz Beatz join local students for “Giants” pep rally
The VMFA hosted 15 Richmond-area schools (and two very special guests) for the premiere of the new “Giants” collection.
November 19, 2025
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Elise Steele
A vendor table at Studio Two Three's Winter Market with pottery placed on shelves.
Culture
Holiday markets, bazaars, and craft shows in Richmond
Here’s your guide to stocking up on seasonal goods from local artisans and traveling markets.
November 18, 2025
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