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Real Estate
5 ways to cut energy costs this winter
A few small adjustments can lead to big savings throughout the season.
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Four colorful compost bins sit near a fence with City of Richmond signage.
Travel and Outdoors
Richmond Grows Gardens launches compost initiative
The Richmond Compost Initiative is funded through early fall 2023 thanks to a grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
September 20, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Farmers collecting leafy greens from rows of a garden.
Travel and Outdoors
Shalom Farms partners with Tito’s program to expand Northside site
The five acre Westwood Avenue urban farm site provides fresh produce, accessible culinary tools + on-farm food education.
September 19, 2022
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Katie Potter
Two farmers work in a vertical farm plant.
Development
Plenty bringing largest vertical farm campus in the world to Richmond, VA
Plenty Richmond Farm Campus is set to open in winter 2023/2024 growing Driscoll’s strawberries out of Chesterfield.
September 14, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
RVA Diamond Partners chosen for Diamond District development project
The Thalhimer-based firm was chosen by the city after nearly a year of deliberations.
September 13, 2022
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Katie Potter
A couple relaxes in pool chairs and looks at rental properties on their phone while their two children play in the pool in front of them.
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Government
Three proposed zoning changes in Richmond, VA
The city is looking to revise short-term rental regulations, eliminate parking space minimums, and permit accessory dwelling units.
August 17, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Two design options for the Richmond Public Library merchandise design contest; Left design: features a black background, colorful stars, spirals, and a moon and sun; A character with green-colored skin and a red outfit is on an open book with boosting flames at the back; the character reaches for a white rectangle. Right design: An open book designed with yellow and green colors; a green hand holds a Richmond Public Library card atop the book; The background depicts water, a castle, a spaceship, flowers, pets, and other various things.
Culture
Richmond Public Library announces online store + community vote for merch designs
RPL is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month in style.
August 29, 2025
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All you need to know about Richmond International Airport
To help make your entire process at RIC as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s flights.
August 29, 2025
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An aeriel rendering of Brown's Island according to the Brown's Island Improvement Plan.
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
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Elise Steele
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City
A guide to city departments in Richmond
We’re here to connect you with the right Richmond city departments to address your needs.
August 26, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
A North American porcupine in a fence, on top of a piece of the exhibit.
City
Help name Maymont’s new porcupette
Maymont launched a public vote to help name one of its new “porcupettes” — a baby North American porcupine.
August 21, 2025
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Elise Steele
a pond on a sunny day
Travel and Outdoors
Know Your City: Dorey Park
Go for a run, a bike ride, a fish, a trip to the playground, and a picnic — all in the same Henrico park
August 19, 2025
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David Lefkowitz
postcard, front and back with handwritten note
Culture
Richmond’s restaurant postcard revival
Immortalize your meal or write a spur-of-the-moment love note — restaurant postcards are trending, and Richmonders love getting nostalgic.
August 18, 2025
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Elise Steele
Grab a sandwich and a salad from Garnett's and transform your lunch break into a picnic on the VMFA lawn, just nearby.
Live
Where to find lunch for $15 or less in Richmond
From sailor sandwiches and junkyard dogs to curry plates and taco trucks.
August 13, 2025
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Staff
Richmond Raceway during a NASCAR race; sky depicts a sunset with orange hues.
Sports
How to have fun at NASCAR (without knowing anything about racing)
NASCAR isn’t just for racing fans, and we’ve cracked the code on how you and your friends can turn the racetrack into your favorite summer venture.
August 12, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
When + where to expect traffic around university move-ins
VCU, UR, and VUU are getting ready to start classes again — here’s where to expect move-in traffic and when.
August 11, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf