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Culture
Iron Blossom returns for year 2
Expect some extra traffic and parking congestion near the former Training Center on Leigh
September 19, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Richmond organizations get over $1.1 million in National Endowment for the Humanities grants
The Library of Virginia, University of Richmond, Valentine Museum, and Virginia Historical Society will receive funding for specific projects from the NEH.
September 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
The half-century history of Kings Dominion
The Doswell amusement park turns 50 in 2025 — share your KD memories with us.
September 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
City breaks ground on Fall Line Trail in Bryan Park
Richmond joins several localities in working towards 43-mile shared-use Fall Line Trail.
August 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Local awards recognize Black tourism and culture in Richmond
The winners of the BLK RVA Commmunity Awards were announced at an event at the Hippodrome Theater.
August 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
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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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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Travel and Outdoors
3 routes for a scenic drive near Richmond
Take a relaxing drive down through the Richmond region.
August 14, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Get a look inside the upcoming Shockoe Institute
Shockoe Institute preview provides look at forthcoming museum and master plan
July 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
The Branch challenges Richmonders to “Re-Think Design”
The event series at the museum will explore new ways of thinking about design, from fashion to city planning to holiday cards.
July 26, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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A hand-painted emblem represents Legend Brewing Company's "My Faire Lady" beer. The painting is in the shape of an oval with two overlaid gold and navy blue banners below the bottom rim of the oval; the first, outer layer of the oval includes the text, "My Faire Lady" and a wreath of greenery; the interier oval includes encompassing greenery over a red background on the top section and a green background on the bottom section; a white unicorn, central to the emblem, rears its front legs upward, and a woman wearing a navy blue dress with red and gold accent + a gold hood sits atop the unicorn, weilding an upward sword.
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RVA Ren Faire + Legend Brewing Co. collab on specialty beer + release party
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Elise Steele
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