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“Any chance you will have a link where we can post nonprofit events for free in 2026? Nonprofits are typically trying to raise funds and can use all the help we can get! – Liz T.
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“Top employers in the city?” – Christine T.
On it. We have an existing article listing top employers in Richmond, but it seems high time we gave it a proper update. Stay tuned.
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Snowball Festival | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | River City Sportsplex, Midlothian | Free
University of Richmond Women’s Basketball vs. George Mason | 6-8 p.m. | Robins Center | $8+ | Cheer on the University of Richmond women’s basketball team as they take on the George Mason Patriots at the Robins Center — wear pink for the Breast Cancer Awareness game. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.*
Introducing the 1910 Bagley Mansion, a cornerstone Chimborazo property, and potentially one of the grandest houses in the neighborhood. Take a look inside — it’s hard not to, but it took us a minute to move on from the wraparound porch.
Sports
Super Bowl LX is locked in — the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. Turns out, there are a few Super Bowl players with Virginia connections, as reported by WTVR. (USA Today)
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Active
It can be tough to find time to work out. Good news — a new study suggests that a couple of 30-45 minute sessions per week could be enough to make “very good gains.” If you have the time but prefer to stay inside, see which indoor workouts in Richmond might suit your schedule. (NPR)
Irish novelist and poet James Joyce was born on this day, February 2, 1882. As he once wisely said, “life is too short to read a bad book.” Find a good one instead at one of Richmond’s independent bookstores.
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles + watch the applications roll in.
$0. That’s how much 94% of Nourish patients pay out of pocket to talk to a dietitian covered by their insurance. You could be covered, too — check your coverage + get matched with a dietitian who can cut through the food noise and build you a plan to thrive.*
We’re in the depths of winter — that might explain why people are so interested in soup at the moment. Personally, I’m partial to pho, particularly from Pho Thien Phat off Horespen Road in Henrico.
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