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Farmers markets in and around Richmond
See where to stock up on seasonal produce around the city, from year-round shopping to in-season markets.
November 06, 2025 11:10 AM
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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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
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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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History + charming architecture meet at this Charleston, SC event
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Arts
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
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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
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Check out the proposed bike lanes near the Nickel Bridge
The Dept. of Public Works is seeking public feedback on the proposal, which would affect SR 161 north and south of the James.
February 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Make the most of the coast in Mount Pleasant, SC 🏖️
Here are four ways to enjoy this slice of coastal paradise
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Get jazzed about this upcoming Charleston, SC event 🎷
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Culture
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns in March
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is bringing back its environmental film festival for the fifth year, in-person at the Science Museum and virtual.
January 19, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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The history of Richmond’s electric trolley system
The Richmond Union Passenger Railway was a global leader in electric transportation — but its been gone for 70+ years.
January 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Got old stuff? Mark your calendar for this antiques evaluation event
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and the Bon Air Historical Society are holding an antiques evaluation event on Saturday, Oct. 12
October 10, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Where to get fall drinks in Richmond
From specialty lattes to spicy chais and all things pumpkin spice, here’s where you can go to get a taste of fall in your cup of coffee.
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Sports
Richmond Marathon announces full docket of race weekend events
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October 9, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
Tree-t yourself at these 40+ events for Richmond Tree Week
The citywide celebration of all things urban forestry returns Oct. 11-20.
October 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City plans show possible changes coming to 2nd Street
The Jackson Ward destination was the central topic of a summit over the summer, which has since resulted in renderings and strategies open for public comment.
October 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
Abi’s Books and Brews is coming soon to Cary Street
The new space will be a local book store/coffee shop combo
October 7, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
GRTC to improve service for several routes in October
Coverage for five bus routes and two microtransit areas will be extended starting Sunday, Oct. 20
October 3, 2024
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David Lefkowitz