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RICtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
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Richmond-owned grocery stores and markets
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Richmond restaurants receive major grant money
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November 10, 2023
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Work it with these 12 business and networking groups in Richmond
Meet other entrepreneurs, share ideas, and make lasting connections with these local events.
November 9, 2023
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City Editor David’s 3 favorite Richmond news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting RICtoday with the gift of your membership.
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Holiday shopping alert: Craft + Design returns this Friday
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City Editor Robin’s 3 favorite Richmond news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting RICtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 1, 2023
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Mark your calendar for these First Friday November events
The Arts District will be abuzz this Friday with community events — catch them this month before the seasons change.
November 1, 2023
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Food
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The Dessert Emporium and a storefront for 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be coming to the Manchester food hall in November
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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.
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Dominion plans to expand River City solar power
Proposed projects would build solar facilities in Powhatan and Hanover
October 5, 2023
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