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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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Staff
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Richmond
Explore the River City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
March 17, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Airports and Transportation
Public Works starts citywide traffic signal retiming project
Changes to signalized intersections will improve safety, air quality, and traffic flow
March 14, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Culture
Spring equinox in Richmond, VA
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Arts
RVA Environmental Film Festival returns March 10-21
Get all the details to attend and see our picks for can’t-miss screenings.
March 3, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Richmond?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Airports and Transportation
City lands $8 million for street safety improvements
Money from the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Plan will go towards improvements for high-injury streets
February 23, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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See who’s playing Brown’s Island for Friday Cheers 2023
The summer outdoor concert series will return in May
February 14, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Government
Nearly $1 million granted to create safe streets in Richmond
Hello, new speed safety cameras.
February 10, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
The Buy
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Ring Video Doorbell Bundle Review: Surprisingly useful, even if you’re not paranoid about package theft
September 19, 2025
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Victoria Bardega
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I’ll never mop again thanks to the BISSELL CrossWave Edge Wet/Dry Vacuum
September 17, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Never overpay for flights or hotels again with this AI-powered travel hack
September 17, 2025
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Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
June 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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30 museums in Richmond
June 20, 2025
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Events
Honor Juneteenth in RVA with these local events
June 17, 2025
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Elise Steele
Real Estate
Three unique properties for sale in and around Richmond, VA
June 16, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Books written by authors with ties to Richmond
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in the River City.
November 11, 2024
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RICtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 8, 2024
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City announces plan to continue Health Equity Fund, add new advisory committee members
The fund was launched in 2021 with support from the American Rescue Plan Act — now, it continues with diversified funding sources
November 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City updating traffic signs, adding stop bars at intersections around Richmond
The “citywide blitz” should be complete this winter and will focus on the High Injury Network.
November 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Your guide to local election results in Richmond
See who will represent Richmond on City Council, Richmond School Board, and in the mayor’s office after Election Day 2024.
November 6, 2024
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Rock out at these Richmond live music venues
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
October 30, 2024
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Staff
City
Revitalized Public Art Commission seeking new members
The formal body advises city leaders on public art projects around the city — learn more and apply by December 15.
October 28, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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VCU to break ground on 42-acre Athletic Village
The VCU Athletic Village will include an indoor/outdoor tennis facility, soccer stadium, track and field complex, and multipurpose training center.
October 28, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
City
Tickets available for 2024 Golden Hammer Awards
Storefront for Community Design will present the awards at Hardywood
October 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
City
What’s next for the Intermediate Terminal Building?
The city wants to reimagine the old warehouse — read up on its past and let us know what you want for it in the future.
October 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
