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City
Get a look inside the upcoming Shockoe Institute
Shockoe Institute preview provides look at forthcoming museum and master plan
July 26, 2024 03:01 PM
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Henrico to open new park July 16
The county will host a five-day grand opening celebration for Taylor Farm Park in Sandston
July 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
CNN names Richmond no. 1 US town to visit
Richmond takes top spot in the inaugural ranking
June 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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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.
June 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
Condair announces $57 million production facility in Chesterfield
The evaporative technologies manufacturing company will construct a new 400,000-sqft facility to open in 2025
June 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Look inside the State of Transit in Richmond
RVA Rapid Transit released its annual report with statistics and goals for public transit in the Richmond Region.
June 14, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Dock Street Park opens to the public Saturday, June 15
Richmond’s newest park is open for business
June 13, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Share your thoughts on the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan
The city is establishing a comprehensive way to evaluate historic and cultural resources in our community — check out the first draft and see how you can contribute
June 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Richmond receives AAA designation from credit rating agency
Mayor Levar Stoney called the AAA rating from Fitch Ratings “a game changer for Richmond”
May 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
What’s the future of the Mayo Bridge? Community leaders stress creativity
The Manchester Alliance and Shockoe Partnership brought together city leaders and stakeholders to discuss the future of the to-be-replaced bridge
May 21, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
DesignRVA returns for its second year on June 8
Storefront for Community Design’s family-oriented event lets parents and kids design
May 16, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Virginia is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
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July 22, 2024
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Your map to refreshing beverages in the River City
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July 22, 2024
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Richmond.
July 19, 2024
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Food
Your ultimate guide to ice cream shops in Richmond
Whether you’re looking for the freshest flavors, dairy-free options, or ice cream on-the-go, use our guide to find your next sweet treat in Richmond.
July 19, 2024
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Staff
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City
River Education Center opens on Dock Street
The James A. Buzzard River Education Center will serve thousands of students each year.
July 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
VDH issues advisory over sewage in the James
Testing has shown significant levels of E. coli in river water
July 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Know Your City: Pump House Park
The history of the Gothic building on the bank of the James
July 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Food
Hot Tomato Summer returns to Richmond July 18-28
The annual Duke’s Mayo event features 330 restaurants across six cities competing for the Golden Tomato Award.
July 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf