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Editor’s Pick
Cast your votes for local faves. | Design via RVA Magazine
“Support local, vote local,” and boost local media. RVA Magazine unveiled its semi-annual 2025 Readers’ Poll, a chance to show love for the Richmond staples that keep us grounded.
Take a look at the 2023 results, which pedestaled businesses like Zorch Pizza, TBT El Gallo, Perly’s, World of Mirth, and Two Rabbits Vintage.
Bonus: Once you submit, the site generates your results and compares them to other voters.
If we see a house for sale on Monument Avenue, we’re clicking. Built in 1909, this 7-bed, 6-bath Georgian manor greets you with a checkered porch and a stark-white entryway. Take a look, and see how this home slips in and out of modernity and antiquity (with patterned wallpaper to boot).
Weather
The Climate Prediction Center’s latest seasonal outlook is in: Richmond can expect a warmer and drier winter than usual. Now through January, temperatures are predicted to trend above average, while rainfall is expected to stay below normal. Translation: Patio season might stick around a bit longer this year.
Try This
Punk Shakespeare. Harry’s at Hofheimer in Scott’s Addition will host Elsewhere Shakespeare’s bold, brazen, and brutal rendition of “Coriolanus” tomorrow at 7 p.m. The most “punk” thing about it: it’s free to attend.
Today Is
National Homemade Bread Day. If you’re inspired to haul some flour home, we love that. If not, that’s perfectly okay too. You can still celebrate with Richmond’s made-with-love local bakeries. Keep in mind: Sub Rosa’s shop is closed, so watch for pop-up events.
State
House Beautiful just named the most famous building in each US state, and the Capitol of Williamsburg took the title for Virginia. Closer to home, Richmond has no shortage of stunning architecture. We’d vouch for these iconic historic landmarks, especially Old City Hall.
Trending
“Hey, I just saw a Roseate Spoonbill.” If your partner perked up, congrats — they’ve passed the bird theory test. The trend supposedly tests how tuned-in your sweetheart really is. Bonus: Who doesn’t love local bird talk?
Community
What do a strategic multimodal transportation plan, a near-term action plan, and a long-term scenario plan have in common? They’re all outcomes of Richmond Connects — an equity-focused initiative that identifies and prioritizes multimodal transportation projects and programs across the City of Richmond. Learn more.*
Home
Your home equity is yours. With Unison’s Equity Sharing Agreement, you can turn it into cash without monthly payments or interest. Use the funds to renovate, travel, pay off debt, or invest in your future.*
Contribution
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection. Your contribution to our giving campaign supports more than Editor Elise and RICtoday — it supports our colleagues in other cities, our account managers, and everyone who helps keep this newsletter coming to your inbox each morning. If you support our hardworking team, consider donating.
Job
Do you need hiring help? We’ve got your back. Post your open roles on our Job Board + get connected with local candidates in no time. Pssst — did we mention it’s free?
Wellness
Tried everything for joint pain? Natural gummy Swift Soother provides fast comfort + pain relief, thanks to powerhouse, anti-inflammatory ingredients. Use code 6AM for 20% off.*
Category
Shop
Our Holiday Gift Guide is here fore you
Including best-selling socks and a magnetic golf towel. | Graphic by 6AM City
Grab a holiday gift golfers will love — no ifs, ands, or putts.
Local pick: Fore Craft Cocktails | $45 | The golfer in your life may already have clubs and gear, but do they have golf cocktails?
Frustrated golfer socks | $9.99 | This No. 1 best-selling pair of men’s novelty socks is sure to get a laugh.
Magnetic golf towel | $31.95 | This microfiber towel sticks to golf carts + clubs so golfers won’t lose it around the green.
A really good heating pad to get you through the winter season. The Buy Editor Sarah recently tested one from Pure Enrichment’s selection — its plush cover is ultra soft, it heats up quickly, and it features an automatic shut-off feature. Pro tip: Heat the pad up under your bed covers before you climb in on cold winter nights.
Bonus: Use code HSN2025 to save $10 off $20 through November.
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.
It seems our bike score may have surprised some of you. 31% of our readers steered into the right answer. RVA scored a 25out of 100, according to PeopleForBike’s latest report.
The score reflects the city’s overall bike network by considering features like protected bike lanes, safe crossings, and connected off-road trails.
Did you submit your votes for RVA Mag’s 2025 Readers’ Poll? Now’s your chance to show some loyalty to your local haunts. I cast my votes, and it took me less than 10 minutes.
The RVA hill I’ll die on: Moore Street Cafe is the absolute best breakfast spot (but everyone needs to stop going when I do so I can get a table).
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