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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
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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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City
Benches, bike lanes, and bus stops — help shape the future of the Diamond District
Give your feedback on the public elements of the Diamond District development, which will help shape the look and feel of the new neighborhood
May 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Share your thoughts on the future of Brown’s Island
What would you add to the manmade island?
May 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Learn more about the Diamond District at these open house events
The city is hosting three events to get community input on the public realm aspects of the upcoming Diamond District development
May 1, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
LEGO planting over 1,000 trees in Chesterfield
The company held a ceremonial planting to kick off the Parkland Reforestation Project in conjunction with its $1 billion manufacturing facility
April 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail
Representatives from across the region assembled to celebrate the multi-jurisdictional project
April 24, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Henrico breaks ground on Lake Overton improvements
The county will install a new earthen dam, native plants, and a community walking trail to enhance the area
April 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
5 transportation improvements coming to the River City
The city wants your feedback on five planned improvements concentrated on High Injury Network streets around Richmond
April 17, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Everything you need to know about RVA 311
Richmond’s non-emergency call center responds to tens of thousands of requests a year.
April 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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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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From tai chi to college courses to candle-making, there’s plenty to do as an older adult in the River City.
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Richmond pets: our reigning cats
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