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Your map to refreshing beverages in the River City
Whether you’re on the hunt for a smoothie, juice, boba tea, or frozen marg, here’s your guide to local drinks to cool you down.
July 22, 2024 03:11 PM
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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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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Travel and Outdoors
The non-cyclist’s guide to getting around Richmond on a bike
Richmond is navigable by bike even for casual two-wheel warriors
July 15, 2024
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$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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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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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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Sports
Local athlete receives ESPN Youth Leadership Award
Hannah Smith will be honored at the ESPYs as a recipient of the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award.
June 26, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
PlanRVA gets $1 million for pollution reduction efforts
The regional organization received the grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and is asking Richmonders how they want to reduce emissions
May 31, 2024
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