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Travel and Outdoors
A bucket list activity for every traveler in Virginia’s Blue Ridge
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City
River Education Center opens on Dock Street
The James A. Buzzard River Education Center will serve thousands of students each year.
July 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
VDH lifts advisory over sewage in the James
Testing has shown bacteria population in river water has returned to safe levels.
July 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
$250,000 is up for grabs for local community groups
Community organizations working on the front lines of climate change can apply for the Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant Program and receive funds to support their mission.
July 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Henrico to open new park July 16
The county will host a five-day grand opening celebration for Taylor Farm Park in Sandston
July 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Share your thoughts on this statewide outdoors plan
The Virginia Outdoors Plan is open for public comment through the end of July
July 10, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Where to take visitors in Richmond
Show your guests all the best spots in the city
July 5, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Richmond Parks and Recreation to create first citywide vision plan since 1970s
Richmond INSPIRE will involve city leaders, community members, local experts, and stakeholders to develop a vision for Richmond Parks and Recreation
July 2, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Fourth of July events in Richmond
Whether you want to join a parade, watch a laser light show, or sit back and enjoy some fireworks, there’s an Independence Day celebration in Richmond for you.
July 1, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
GRTC completes launch of on-demand transit service
The fifth of five LINK Microtransit zones in the pilot program opens July 1.
June 28, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
CNN names Richmond no. 1 US town to visit
Richmond takes top spot in the inaugural ranking
June 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Anonymous neighbor builds ‘wind phone’ for Fonticello Food Forest
Fonticello Forest unveils a new installation, which invites people to connect with lost loved ones and process grief.
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Weekly trivia nights in Richmond
Assemble the dream team and test your trivia wits at these bars, breweries, and restaurants.
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