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5 ways to cut energy costs this winter
A few small adjustments can lead to big savings throughout the season.
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Richmond leaf collection program starts soon
Curbside leaf pickups begin October 6.
September 30, 2025
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David Lefkowitz
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Home Services
How to save on your summer energy bills
Follow these tips to help save money and conserve energy on water, landscaping, electricity, and AC.
June 24, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Business
World’s first commercial fusion power plant coming to Chesterfield
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is investing billions to build the power plant at the James River Industrial Center.
December 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Win $100 just for recycling — see how
The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority is holding a contest through Jan. 10 to reward recyclers who dispose of cardboard boxes properly
November 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Got old stuff? Mark your calendar for this antiques evaluation event
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and the Bon Air Historical Society are holding an antiques evaluation event on Saturday, Oct. 12
October 10, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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See when DPW is stopping by your neighborhood for a clean-up
The city’s Neighborhood Clean-Up Program takes place across the city in two cycles per year.
July 12, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
GRTC completes launch of on-demand transit service
The fifth of five LINK Microtransit zones in the pilot program opens July 1.
June 28, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Remote work spots to make Richmond your office
From coffee shops to coworking spaces to libraries, here’s where you can set yourself up for work success.
June 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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DPU to host community meeting for Forest Hill project
Residents have raised concerns about ongoing repairs to failed sewer lines
June 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Get your garden questions answered at this Pollinator Festival
Henrico County Master Gardeners will host plant sale and pollinator festival June 8 at Deep Run Park
May 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Quest for a “rainbow swamp” near Richmond, VA
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Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
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Food
Restaurant roundup: New and coming-soon to Richmond
Try out these new places and see what to look forward to in the River City’s restaurant scene.
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Gilpin Court art installation unveiled + redevelopment plan set in motion
Over the past few days, Gilpin Court has made headlines with two new community-shaping developments.
December 17, 2025
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26 reader questions for 2026 in Richmond, VA
Let us know what River City news we should cover in 2026.
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Events
Fact or fiction: Watch “National Treasure” with local historians at the VMHC
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture will host a screening of “National Treasure” with live commentary from studious staff.
December 16, 2025
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