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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 03:09 PM
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Elise Steele
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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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City
Designs finalized for new baseball diamond
The first element of the Diamond District redevelopment is the construction of a new baseball diamond, to break ground April-June
March 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
City of Richmond aims to beautify utility boxes
Pilot program brings art to ten Broad Street boxes
March 1, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
City of Richmond announces Shockoe Project
Anchored by National Slavery Museum, the project aims to help Richmond come to terms with its history
February 28, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Explore an interactive map of Central VA transportation projects
Find out what transportation projects the CVTA will consider for funding and share your thoughts during the public comment period.
February 9, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Real Estate
VUU makes major investment in Northside housing
The university has partnered with out of state firm to build 130+ apartments
February 8, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
Fall Line Vision Plan shows possibilities for upcoming trail
The 43-mile multi-use trail will run from Petersburg to Ashland with natural attractions, amenities, public art, and development opportunities
February 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Henrico County to buy historic Varina Farms
Board of Supervisors votes to purchase 2,095-acre property
January 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Share your thoughts on bicycle and pedestrian improvements near Willow Lawn
Henrico County has released a survey to gather feedback on proposed designs around Libbie, Monument, and Willow Lawn
January 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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