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30 years later: Remembering Richmond’s blizzard of 1996

Where were you when the blizzard hit?

January 7, 2026

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David Lefkowitz

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A cypress swamp at First Landing State Park; the surface of the water features a prismatic, multicolored effect.

Travel and Outdoors

Quest for a “rainbow swamp” near Richmond, VA

This prismatic phenomenon has captivated curiosity in Virginia Beach, but you might be able to find the mystical occurrence closer to home.

January 6, 2026

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Elise Steele

A Slippery Slope mocktail in a clear glass with one square ice cube; the glass sits on a wooden surface.

Food

Mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Richmond

Whether you’re sober, trying out Dry January, or just want more options for delicious drinks, here are several local menus with robust NA options.

January 5, 2026

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Elise Steele

Events

Plan Ahead: 20+ January events in Richmond

Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.

December 30, 2025

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Elise Steele

A white restaurant facade with top-lining blue and red stripes; a white, yellow, and red sign with an illustration of a person's face and shoulders; The sign reads "Auntie Ning's Filipino Food."

Food

Restaurant roundup: New and coming-soon to Richmond

Try out these new places and see what to look forward to in the River City’s restaurant scene.

December 29, 2025

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Elise Steele

City

Gilpin Court art installation unveiled + redevelopment plan set in motion

Over the past few days, Gilpin Court has made headlines with two new community-shaping developments.

December 17, 2025

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Elise Steele

City

26 reader questions for 2026 in Richmond, VA

Let us know what River City news we should cover in 2026.

December 17, 2025

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Elise Steele

Copy image of the Declaration of Independence overlayed with a cut-out image of Nicolas Cage from the film cover of "National Teasure."

Events

Fact or fiction: Watch “National Treasure” with local historians at the VMHC

The Virginia Museum of History and Culture will host a screening of “National Treasure” with live commentary from studious staff.

December 16, 2025

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Elise Steele