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The VCU men's basketball team posing on a basketball court with the A10 Championship title.
Sports
🏀 VCU Rams + UR Spiders join the NCAA Tournament
Root for these RVA teams heading to the “Big Dance.”
March 16, 2026 11:20 AM
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Elise Steele
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Sports
Rams top A-10 for planned TV appearances
VCU Men’s Basketball scheduled for 15 games on national TV
September 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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River City Sting is seeking new players
The women’s tackle football team is filling out its roster
September 23, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Free ways to exercise around Richmond
You don’t need to pay a membership fee to stay active around the River City
September 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Runners take off at the starting line of the Richmond Marathon.
Travel and Outdoors
Run or walk your way to a PR at a race near Richmond
Get out on the roads and enjoy the fall weather at these races around the Richmond Region
September 9, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
Construction begins on CarMax Park in future Diamond District
Ground was broken on the new baseball stadium on Sept. 6, with a projected open date in April 2026.
September 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Spark your engines: Nitrocross is coming to Richmond
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New video scoreboard to be unveiled at City Stadium Aug. 29
The state-of-the-art video scoreboard will give fans the ability to watch high-definition replay and participate in interactive activities
August 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Tell us what you think about the new ballpark renderings
Ground should be broken on the new stadium soon — in the meantime, check out our breakdown of the renderings and share your thoughts.
August 21, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Flying Squirrels release schedule for 2025 season
Announce inaugural July 4 festival in place of home game.
August 12, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
The Olympic and Paralympic Symbols in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Sports
7 Richmond Olympians from across history
Richmond’s been sending athletes to the Olympic Games since 1928.
August 2, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sub Rosa Bakery reopening Dec. 16, one year after building fire
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Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in RVA.
December 11, 2025
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