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Seven people stand, smiling, in front of one of Richmond's harm-reduction vending machines; the machine is primarily blue and features items on each shelf behind a clear window.
City
Project status update: Richmond’s harm reduction vending machines
How has the project progressed so far, and what’s next?
November 03, 2025 04:24 PM
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Elise Steele
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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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City
Estes cuts ribbon on new Richmond terminal
New terminal is next step in company’s 90+ year history in Richmond
December 4, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
An aerial shot of the Richmond skyline
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Looking forward to the Fall Line Trail
The 43-mile trail is set to be a north/south companion to the Capital Trail in Virginia
November 8, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
GRTC extends deadline to apply for Rider Advisory Council
Richmonders can now apply to join the group until Dec. 4
November 6, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A postcard of Richmond's lakeside park
City
Know Your City: Richmond’s first suburbs
The “streetcar suburbs” that changed the River City city forever
November 6, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Richmond approves reconstruction of illegally demolished buildings
After two historic Church Hill storefronts were torn down in August, the city has now approved the development to continue
October 27, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
An intersection on VCU campus, with students and other pedestrians crossing in front of a large VCU sign
City
Department of Public Works expanding LPIs at Richmond intersections
Leading Pedestrian Intervals enhance safety for non-drivers at intersections around the city
October 17, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
What’s the future for Willow Lawn?
The shopping center is set for a long-term mixed-use redevelopment that could take place over 20 years.
October 16, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A field of Dominion solar panels surrounded by sheep tending to the grass.
Small Business
Dominion plans to expand River City solar power
Proposed projects would build solar facilities in Powhatan and Hanover
October 5, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Elise Steele
The Richmond skyline as seen from the James River
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Staff
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Travel and Outdoors
Six less-than-obvious things to do on the James River this summer
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Tiny Porch concerts return to Woodland Heights
This grassroots tradition kicks off its third season on Sunday, June 15.
June 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
The photo shows the facade of Old City Hall, a gothic-style building with angular roofs, points, and dozens of arches windows.
History
10 Richmond locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Travel through River City history at these nationally relevant spots.
June 6, 2025
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Katie Potter