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Wellness
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is expanding
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Travel and Outdoors
City breaks ground on Fall Line Trail in Bryan Park
Richmond joins several localities in working towards 43-mile shared-use Fall Line Trail.
August 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
See how you can help during this region-wide James River cleanup
The James River Advisory Council will host events in Richmond and surrounding counties for the annual James River Regional Cleanup.
August 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
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
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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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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Physician Q+A: Everything to know about uterine fibroids
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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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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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