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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 03:10 PM
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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
A person with a grey shirt and brown cap holds up a large yellow paper with handwritten plans for a "Title Tot Lot Community Fridge." The paper also includes, "Description: revamp existing playground and place community fridge + little free libraries (kids focus)", "Cost: $10,000", and "Impact: Create safe space to promote collective community responsibility"
City
Vote for the Richmond People’s Budget project
Get the 101 on this community-driven funding project + how you can vote on the allocation of $3 million.
April 2, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
New build proposal could replace the James Monroe Building in downtown RVA
Virginia’s Department of General Services proposed a $400+ million build as it seeks a new location that fits its needs.
February 19, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Development
A quick update on the Mayo Bridge redesign project
The City of Richmond has released more info on the project.
February 11, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Business
World’s first commercial fusion power plant coming to Chesterfield
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is investing billions to build the power plant at the James River Industrial Center.
December 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Restaurant roundup: New and coming-soon to Richmond
Try out these new places and see what to look forward to in the River City’s restaurant scene.
August 20, 2025
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Culture
Richmond’s restaurant postcard revival
Immortalize your meal or write a spur-of-the-moment love note — restaurant postcards are trending, and Richmonders love getting nostalgic.
August 18, 2025
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Elise Steele
Grab a sandwich and a salad from Garnett's and transform your lunch break into a picnic on the VMFA lawn, just nearby.
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Where to find lunch for $15 or less in Richmond
From sailor sandwiches and junkyard dogs to curry plates and taco trucks.
August 13, 2025
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Richmond Raceway during a NASCAR race; sky depicts a sunset with orange hues.
Sports
How to have fun at NASCAR (without knowing anything about racing)
NASCAR isn’t just for racing fans, and we’ve cracked the code on how you and your friends can turn the racetrack into your favorite summer venture.
August 12, 2025
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Elise Steele
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When + where to expect traffic around university move-ins
VCU, UR, and VUU are getting ready to start classes again — here’s where to expect move-in traffic and when.
August 11, 2025
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A wooden postboard with decorative garland, a red vase of flowers, a green sign titled "Phone of the Wind," and a white wall-attached telephone.
Culture
Anonymous neighbor builds ‘wind phone’ for Fonticello Food Forest
Fonticello Forest unveils a new installation, which invites people to connect with lost loved ones and process grief.
August 7, 2025
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Elise Steele
An up-close shot of a beer with "The Answer" written on it (that's the name of the brewery). The amber liquid is in a clear pint glass on a wooden bar surface, with more glassware visible in the background blurry behind the bar.
Play
Weekly trivia nights in Richmond
Assemble the dream team and test your trivia wits at these bars, breweries, and restaurants.
August 6, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
Find the best matcha in Richmond
We rounded up six locally approved matcha picks so you can get your green fix.
August 4, 2025
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Elise Steele
A row of motorcycles in a hall of The Branch Museum of Design
Culture
Motorcycles at the museum: The Branch revs up for change
We visited The Branch Museum of Design to preview its new exhibits and talk to Executive Director Kristen Cavallo about her vision for change.
July 31, 2025
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Elise Steele