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A biking group rides down Robinson Street in the Fan.

City

Share your advice for beginner bicyclists in Richmond

The more local intel shared, the better off beginner bicyclists will be while navigating Richmond.

October 20, 2025

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Elise Steele

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Celebrate a budget-friendly, give-back Halloween with Goodwill

Enjoy affordable costumes, décor, and DIY fun while supporting your local community.

Sponsored by Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia

Culture

Destiny’s Doodles: Meet Richmond’s new pop-up sketch artist

Two months ago, local artist Destiny Chew set up a spontaneous “doodle booth” in Carytown; now she’s booking events + connecting with strangers across the city.

October 16, 2025

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Elise Steele

City

GRTC rolls out TAP Into Transit Week

Celebrate zero-fare public transit in Richmond, and see how you can help keep GRTC rides free for locals.

October 14, 2025

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Elise Steele

A wall of shelves at Shelf Life Books; A window is in between the shelves, letting in sunlight; Books are lined and stacked on the windowsill.

Culture

Independent bookstores in the Richmond area

Whether you’re searching for your next read, a sentimental gift, or a coffee-table book to make you look cool, do it at your local independent bookstores.

October 13, 2025

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Patrick Sidwell

Andrew Ross Sorkin and his book "1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History."

Sponsored by Dominion Energy

A person wearing a bright-yellow/green vest stands by severall potted trees, holding a shovel and smiling.

October volunteer opportunities based on personality types

Plant a tree, help restore history, or pick up a DIY project with these three local volunteer opportunities.

October 9, 2025

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Elise Steele

A hand holding two voting stickers; One oval sticker, smaller, says "I Voted" with an American flag; The other, larger + circular, depicts an oppossum writing on a ballot with the text, "RVA Votes;" The background depicts a blurred outdoor setting.

City

Your guide to Virginia’s 2025 general election

Get all the essential information about the upcoming general election in Virginia, including key dates, how to vote, what’s on your ballot, and where to watch the gubernatorial debate.

October 7, 2025

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Elise Steele

Two hands meet while passing a paper bag labeled "Baltik's Bagel;" Both hands hold two white and red packets outside of the bag.

Food

Baltik’s Bagel to celebrate birthday with Free Bagel Day

Stop by Baltik’s on Tuesday, Oct. 14 for a free bagel, and congratulate the team on one milestone-marking year of business.

October 7, 2025

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Elise Steele