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Wellness
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is expanding
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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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Robin Schwartzkopf
Yoga students during a Midtown Yoga class.
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Try This: Sweat + flow during hot yoga at Midtown Yoga
Work up a sweat and find your zen in the heart of Carytown.
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You’re invited to this pop-up park block party
The park near Scott’s Addition will host local food and drink vendors and activities to illustrate the potential of the pop-up
May 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Welcome to Bike Month, Richmond
Check out dozens of events happening all around the River City as part of the 11th annual RVA Bike Month
May 3, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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FAQ with a local physician for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Henrico breaks ground on Lake Overton improvements
The county will install a new earthen dam, native plants, and a community walking trail to enhance the area
April 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Midtown Yoga members during a hot flow class.
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Our latest giveaway is bringing the heat
One lucky winner will score a one-year membership to Midtown Yoga.
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Get your sweat on at gyms around Richmond
From lifting weights to indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up dozens of gyms and fitness offerings around Richmond.
March 27, 2024
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Culture
Get rolling at this weekly trail skating event
All levels of roller skaters are welcome at Rollin’ on the River, a new partnership between the Capital Trail, River City Roller Derby, and RVA Roll Patrol
March 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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James River Branch Trail moves forward on Southside
The project is over a decade in the making — see trail plans and hear from the design team at a community meeting.
March 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Richmond Tree Week to host 30+ free community events
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October 29, 2025
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Halloween happenings in Richmond, VA
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October 29, 2025
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RVA Class of 2025: Have your portrait taken for a community yearbook
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October 28, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Travel and Outdoors
Go camping within an hour of Richmond
Enjoy the beauty of the Richmond region from the comfort of a tent, cabin, or yurt.
October 27, 2025
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RICtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
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October 24, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
See the 2025 State of the James report
The James River Association unveiled the biennial State of the James report, scoring 18 individual features of Virginia’s grand river.
October 23, 2025
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Share your advice for beginner bicyclists in Richmond
The more local intel shared, the better off beginner bicyclists will be while navigating Richmond.
October 20, 2025
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Elise Steele