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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
Here’s how a Richmond riverfront amphitheater would compare to similar venues
The development group, led by Red Light Ventures, reached an agreement with the city and wants to open an amphitheater near Tredegar in 2025
May 23, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
35 intersections getting pedestrian safety improvements
The city has secured funds to improve safety features at 35 intersections around the city, including in Northside, Southside, the Fan, VCU, and Downtown
May 18, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
New traffic signals coming to these Richmond intersections
The city is installing Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons around town — learn what they are, how they work, and where to expect them to show up in the near future
May 16, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
James River Association breaks ground on new river education center
James A. Buzzard River Education Center could open as soon as Summer 2024 and will serve 10,000 students a year with river access, indoor and outdoor spaces, and activities
May 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Fox Elementary rebuild starts with new roof
Superintendent Jason Kamras stood with representatives from Fox, the school board, City Council, and the fire department to announce the beginning of construction
May 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Improvements coming to Kanawha Plaza
City will hold public meeting on May 22 to share proposed pedestrian improvements around the US-60 Downtown Expressway Gateway
May 5, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
What do you want for the future of Mayo Island?
Mayor Levar Stoney introduced two ordinances to facilitate the city’s purchase of Mayo Island
April 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
Chesterfield launches 42-acre Springline at District 60 development
The county began demolition of the Spring Rock Green shopping center to transform it into a retail destination
March 21, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Here’s a breakdown of Mayor Stoney’s budget proposal
The $3 billion budget focuses on money towards housing, education, services, and city employees
March 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Government
City provides updates on Richmond Master Plan
Annual report on Richmond 300 comes with updates on zoning, expanded housing, and growth
February 21, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Embrace the start of spring and dig into all the local food Richmond has to offer
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Culture
Literature and Her: Women’s History at Poe’s Garden
Peruse the courtyard + the intricate works of women writers at this easy-going meeting of minds.
March 18, 2025
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Elise Steele
A VCU basketball player reaches for the net, basketball in hand, as an opposing team member reaches up in an attempt to block.
Sports
🏀 VCU Rams + UR Spiders join the NCAA Tournament
Root for these RVA teams heading to the “Big Dance.”
March 17, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Travel and Outdoors
Return of the RVA Osprey Cam
Don’t let this news fly over your head. Get an inside look at the dramatic, awe-inspiring + occasionally silly lives of our local ospreys.
March 14, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Richmond’s “blood worm moon” + lunar eclipse
Don’t get thrown off by the worm reference — this celestial event will leave Richmonders starry-eyed and moonstruck.
March 12, 2025
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Elise Steele
Two Irish flags on flagpoles hang from front porches along a row of red-brick houses.
Events
St. Patrick’s Day festivities in RVA
We may not dye the James green, but we have a full agenda of festivities to help celebrate this Irish holiday.
March 11, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Show some love to your fave businesses in Richmond.
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Six people stand in line, smiling, at 2024's Mobile Soul Sunday.
Culture
Your guide to RBRE week
Celebrate culinary initiatives and uplift Black-owned restaurants during this fun + food-filled week.
March 5, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Small Business
Shop local craft stores in RVA
JOANN closed its doors last week, but what about the Richmonders half-way through crochet projects?
March 3, 2025
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Elise Steele