Wellness

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Wellness

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU continues to grow

Sponsored by Children’s Hospital Foundation

City

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

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

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

Robin Schwartzkopf

Yoga students during a Midtown Yoga class.

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A cypress swamp at First Landing State Park; the surface of the water features a prismatic, multicolored effect.

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Quest for a “rainbow swamp” near Richmond, VA

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A Slippery Slope mocktail in a clear glass with one square ice cube; the glass sits on a wooden surface.

Food

Mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Richmond

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City

Gilpin Court art installation unveiled + redevelopment plan set in motion

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City

26 reader questions for 2026 in Richmond, VA

Let us know what River City news we should cover in 2026.

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Events

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An opened box with three Sub Rosa pastries sitting on a red table.

Food

Sub Rosa Bakery reopening Dec. 16, one year after building fire

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Culture

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