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Kid-friendly activities in Richmond
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that the River City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
January 14, 2026 12:20 PM
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LEGO planting over 1,000 trees in Chesterfield
The company held a ceremonial planting to kick off the Parkland Reforestation Project in conjunction with its $1 billion manufacturing facility
April 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail
Representatives from across the region assembled to celebrate the multi-jurisdictional project
April 24, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Artful outdoor workshop space coming to Fonticello Park
Fonticello Food Forest worked with Storefront for Community Design to produce renderings of the adaptable outdoor space
April 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
See who’s performing at this summer’s Festival of Arts
The free series presented by the Dept. of Parks and Recreation includes concerts, performances, fireworks, and more at Dogwood Dell
April 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Henrico breaks ground on Lake Overton improvements
The county will install a new earthen dam, native plants, and a community walking trail to enhance the area
April 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Road trip: Spoleto Festival USA is back May 22-June 9 in downtown Charleston
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Travel and Outdoors
Everything you need to know for the 2024 Monument Avenue 10k
A guide for runners, walkers, spectators, and anyone just hoping to avoid traffic
April 16, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Sunset over the James river.
Travel and Outdoors
5 scenic routes for a run or walk in Richmond
Get a move on around these River City paths and see the best nature, history, and architecture Richmond has to offer.
April 10, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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James River Park System acquires more land for Richmond Slave Trail
Friends of the JRPS seeking donations to help with the deal
March 29, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Designs finalized for new baseball diamond
The first element of the Diamond District redevelopment is the construction of a new baseball diamond, to break ground April-June
March 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Meet Richmond’s new Northside bagel spot.
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River City Roller Derby: Let the good times roll
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