How far does $1,500 in rent really go? It depends on the city skyline you’re looking at. | Photo by @cwclarke_photos
RentCafe recently studied 200 cities across the US to determine how much space $1,500 a month could get you. Will you be surprised about what you can find in Richmond? Let’s find out.
A monthly rent of $1,500 will get you an average of 828 sqft — compared to Manhattan’s 216 sqft, we’ll take it.
Want to dream bigger? Scroll down to see our pick for this week’s Mansion Monday.
Events
Events
Monday, Sept. 1
Genworth Free Community Day | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Free | Don’t have any plans for today? Peruse 50 acres of gardens with no admission cost.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Men I Trust | 6 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $35+ | This indie band blends cathartic lyricism with dreamy bedroom-pop sounds.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Regional Recovery Day | 4:30 p.m. | Henrico Center, Glen Allen | Free | Richmond’s surrounding counties come together to celebrate people and families in recovery with educational training, mutual aid groups, and a community resource fair.
Richmond Kickers Watch Party | 7-11 p.m. | Triple Crossing | Free | If you can’t make it to the stadium, gather a crew and catch the match over pizza and beer.
Labor Day. We dove into the archives to research Richmond’s ties to the federal holiday, noting the grassroots initiatives + Black worker campaigns that helped define our city’s historic labor movement. Learn the history — don’t worry, it’s not too much work.
Mansion Monday
Do you need a fireplace in your bedroom? We think you do — it goes great with the marble bath tub in this mansion overlooking James River. What’s the price tag?
Coming Soon
The 77th Emmy Awards is right around the corner. “The Bear,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus” are among the nominees, as is Owen Cooper — the youngest-ever Emmy nominee. The 15-year-old was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series. Although nothing filmed in Richmond made the cut, we still think they’re winners.
Real Estate
How much do you think the most expensive single-family home listing in the United States is? If you guessed $300 million, congratulations. This recent listing in Aspen, Colorado sits on 74+ acres and boasts 27,000+ sqft within the idyllic, scarcely believable beauty of the Rocky Mountains. We’ll start a GoFundMe.
Sports
Peaceful Sundays were fun while they lasted, but now it’s time for the NFL to return this Thursday, Sept. 4. The reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles are hosting their division rival Dallas Cowboys to start the season in front of a typically raucous crowd. Catch the games on Hulu.
Quoted
“Something about walking in nature is benefiting our attention.” Those were words spoken by University of California informatics professor Gloria Mark, who has spent decades studying society’s declining attention spans. Swapping the doomscroll for a local hike is a good way to start. (New York Times)
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Lines aren’t super common at RIC. | Photo by RICtoday
Traveling can be great, butthe wholenavigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful.
To help make your time at Richmond International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to nonstop flight options.
What to know
TSA: RIC recommends arriving at the airport around 90 minutes prior to departure if you’re traveling during non-peak periods. For peak periods — think weekends and holidays — shoot for two hours.
Map it out: If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before setting foot inside, these airport maps will be your saving grace.
Food and drink: Upwards of 10 options will keep you fueled up for your trip.
Nonstop flights
Richmond offers ~150 daily domestic flights that go to six US regions. In recent news, RIC added a new nonstop flight to Bermuda via BermudAir — RIC’s first international flight service since 2013.
A three-pack of women’s athletic leggings, marked down by 42% for Labor Day. Perfect for cycling, dance, yoga, workouts, or everyday wear, stock up on a high-waisted style in your choice of neutral colors.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
“Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” — except for a good ol’ holiday in Richmond.
Whether you’re keeping it simple this Labor Day weekend or hosting folks from out of town, our City Guides have you covered when it comes to planning your perfect weekend itinerary, from the best spots to grab an end-of-summer brunch to kid-friendly activities that will keep even the littlest members of the family entertained.
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