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City
A closer look at VMFA’s $261M expansion
With new project renderings, Richmonders can better understand what VMFA’s upcoming expansion will look like.
January 21, 2026 04:49 PM
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Elise Steele
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City
What’s next for the Intermediate Terminal Building?
The city wants to reimagine the old warehouse — read up on its past and let us know what you want for it in the future.
October 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Share your thoughts on the future Mayo Island Park
The city will host an open house and has a public survey to collect comments and questions about the upcoming public space
October 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Share your Squirrels memories for a chance to make it into the 2025 calendar
Share your photos and you could be featured
October 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
VMFA to break ground on $261 million expansion in late 2025
The project will add a new wing for American, African, and contemporary art, expected to open in 2028.
October 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Asked: What bands will play the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront?
Give us your best guess — the amphitheater is set to open in summer 2025.
October 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Second phase of Jefferson Avenue improvements set to begin
Plans include more improving drainage and accessible infrastructure
October 11, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
City plans show possible changes coming to 2nd Street
The Jackson Ward destination was the central topic of a summit over the summer, which has since resulted in renderings and strategies open for public comment.
October 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
GRTC to improve service for several routes in October
Coverage for five bus routes and two microtransit areas will be extended starting Sunday, Oct. 20
October 3, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Real Estate
Luxury apartment community opens near future Diamond District
NOVEL Scott’s Addition’s amenities include a speakeasy, record listening lounge, pool, and sky lounge.
September 30, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
Plenty opens indoor vertical farm in Chesterfield
The Meadowville Technology Park campus will grow Driscoll’s strawberries year-round.
September 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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