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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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Development
A quick update on the Mayo Bridge redesign project
The City of Richmond has released more info on the project.
February 11, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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🔍 Your (virtual) guide to downtown Richmond
Venture Richmond’s new virtual platform lets you explore every nook and cranny of the city.
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City
City plans show possible changes coming to 2nd Street
The Jackson Ward destination was the central topic of a summit over the summer, which has since resulted in renderings and strategies open for public comment.
October 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Real Estate
Luxury apartment community opens near future Diamond District
NOVEL Scott’s Addition’s amenities include a speakeasy, record listening lounge, pool, and sky lounge.
September 30, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Richmond leaf collection program starts soon
Bag leaf pickup begins October 2
September 27, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Real Estate
Richmond’s architects, remembered by their work
Richmond history is full of notable architects, and the streets of the city have the buildings to prove it
August 26, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Richmond?
An NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Richmond.
July 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Real Estate
Local history is still for sale on West Main Street
The Ellen Glasgow House is currently listed for just under $1.4 million
July 29, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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CNN names Richmond no. 1 US town to visit
Richmond takes top spot in the inaugural ranking
June 25, 2024
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City
Richmond is rewriting its zoning ordinance. What does this mean?
Richmonders are invited to apply to join the Zoning Advisory Council to provide input to the planning commission.
June 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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July 31, 2025
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Culture
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July in the archives: Richmond, VA
Step into the Julys of Richmond’s past with archival photos from 1975 to 1989.
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Elise Steele
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Plan a road trip to Shenandoah National Park
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