Retail

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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors David and Robin are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023 06:11 AM
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Shop local this holiday season at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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The Bizarre Bazaar
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🎁 Find unique gifts at The Bizarre Bazaar holiday market
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Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw MD is expanding to Midlothian
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Small Business
Richmond restaurants receive major grant money
Five Black-owned restaurants in the Richmond area received grants of up to $25,000
November 10, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 1, 2023
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Try This: A wreath making workshop at The Mercantile at Three Crosses
Gather your pals and get your moss-shaping skills in order for a festive evening at the Village of Powhatan’s newest home, garden, and gift store.
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City
VCU Free Store back open for business
VCU Sustainability project reopens Oct. 25
October 23, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
What’s the future for Willow Lawn?
The shopping center is set for a long-term mixed-use redevelopment that could take place over 20 years.
October 16, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Chesterfield breaks ground on Springline development
The first phase of the project, which includes apartments and retail, is scheduled for completion in 2025
September 28, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Live
Your guide to Richmond coffee shops
Here’s where to find local coffee around the River City — plus a map to find the spot closest to you for your morning fix.
September 28, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Keira DAmato
Sports
Richmond runner heads to Hungary for World Champs
Midlothian-based runner Keira D’Amato races against the best in the world at marathon championships
August 22, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Local groups partner to open Matchbox Mutual Aid
RVA Community Fridges and Richmond Food Not Bombs planning Matchbox community space in Northside
August 18, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Live
Your guide to Richmond-area farmers markets
See where to stock up on seasonal produce around the city, from year-round shopping to in-season markets.
May 3, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Kick off spring at First Fridays around the city
Make plans for the evening of April 7 and beyond.
April 6, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Shop PopUp RVA this spring
The largest weekly vendor market in Richmond returns to the Diamond April-October.
March 28, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
10 boba tea places to refresh your day
Check out our map to spots all over town to get your boba fix.
March 24, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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