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09/01/2024

Find something local to listen to with our guide to 20+ podcasts made in the River City.

Whether you're interested in local news, music, sports, or wellness, there's a River City podcast for you.

09/01/2024

The new Visit Richmond VA Visitor Center will open at The Valentine on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The center will welcome guests to the region by providing sightseeing options and local highlights.

The museum will welcome museum guests and travelers to the River City with sightseeing and activity recommendations.

08/31/2024

Craving something sweet? Here's our bite-size guide to the best local donuts in the 804.

We asked our readers for their go-to River City donuts — here's what they said.

08/31/2024

Looking to do some shopping this weekend? Check out our guide to secondhand stores, thrift shops, and more.

See where you can shop secondhand for clothes, household items, and more at thrift shops and resale markets around the 804

08/30/2024

The Fall Line Trail is a step closer to completion after the city groundbreaking this week.

Richmond joins several localities in working towards 43-mile shared-use Fall Line Trail.

08/28/2024

Meet the winners of the inaugural Visit BLK RVA Community Awards.

The winners of the BLK RVA Commmunity Awards were announced at an event at the Hippodrome Theater.

08/28/2024

See how you can help improve your neighborhood with Richmond People's Budget.

Next year, a portion of the city budget will be directly informed by residents.

08/27/2024

Want to bask in these last few weeks of summer weather and to enjoy a good meal in the process? These local restaurants have great outdoor seating options to soak in the late-summer sun.

Enjoy a meal and get some fresh air at these local dining establishments

08/27/2024

We’re sharing the stories of three architects from Richmond’s history, and one of their buildings that may have made you stop and stare.

Richmond history is full of notable architects, and the streets of the city have the buildings to prove it

08/27/2024

Think you know what it costs to live in Richmond? Check out our breakdown of the River City cost of living and see how we compare to other cities.

How much does it cost to live in the River City compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.

08/26/2024

Get a taste of the up-and-coming concepts, pop-ups, and supper clubs in the Richmond food scene.

Get a taste of the up-and-coming concepts in the Richmond food scene.

08/26/2024

There's some new tech coming to Richmond Kickers and Richmond Ivy SC games at City Stadium. 👀

The state-of-the-art video scoreboard will give fans the ability to watch high-definition replay and participate in interactive activities

08/25/2024

American Sign Language instructors at RPS had their contracts officially renewed after the School Board meeting last Tuesday night.

“I wasn’t joking. The contracts will literally go out tomorrow morning.”

08/25/2024

Zorch Pizza’s second location is hosting a grand opening on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The NY-style pizza place — and our readers’ favorite local slice — is coming to the Forest Hill space formerly occupied by Don’t Look Back.

Zorch debuts its second location in South Side Richmond.

08/24/2024

Learn about plans to create a memorial at the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground at a meeting at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center tomorrow.

Participate in the design process and see the next steps at the Black History Museum

08/24/2024

See what readers had to say about the new diamond renderings.

Ground should be broken on the new stadium soon — in the meantime, check out our breakdown of the renderings and share your thoughts.

08/23/2024

This beautiful weather looks set to stick around through most of the weekend. If you want to get out and enjoy a fair-weather picnic, we’ve got some suggestions.

Enjoy the warm weather and dig in to all the local food Richmond has to offer

08/23/2024

Richmond, we've got a question: What in the world is a "street road?"

Unpacking the history of some of Richmond's most redundant street names

08/21/2024

Lately we've been pondering: What are our readers’ favorite local spots to get donuts?

We want your picks for the best River City donuts

08/21/2024

Gas prices getting you down, or just ready to leave parking worries behind? We’ve got you covered with four ways to be fuel frugal.

Save the planet and save at the pump without staying at home

08/20/2024

Tell us your unwritten rules in the comments and you could be featured in a future newsletter.

Here are a few to start you off:

🌊 Don’t go in the river if it’s been raining.
🍽️ If it’s local, it’s closed on Monday.
🌺 Tattoos are almost mandatory.

We want to hear your thoughts — if you’re from the 804, share what it seems like all Richmonders seem to be born knowing.

08/20/2024

Love them or hate them, the bumpy roads of Shockoe Slip are iconic. Read about their history ⬇️

The story behind the iconic — and unmistakably bumpy — street surface

08/19/2024

The Chesterfield County School Board is picking a name for the new west area middle school — and it wants your help.

Pick one of three potential names before August 28

08/19/2024

With Richmond constantly growing and undertaking multiple high-profile developments this year, we figured it was time to talk about the cost of planting roots in the River City.

How much does it cost to live in the River City compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.

08/16/2024

See Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in a whole new light through a new exhibition.

Artist-in-residence Kyle M. Epps invites visitors to step into "Blooms of Light" at the Garden

08/16/2024

It's back-to-school season. Check out the stats on 16 school districts in the Greater Richmond area.

From Richmond City to New Kent, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the school districts in and around the River City.

08/14/2024

A new bagel shop is coming to Northside. 🥯

The new shop comes from the owner of Pizza Bones and will open in the former Ms. Bee's Juice Bar.

08/14/2024

We want to hear your thoughts on the renderings for the new ballpark. Check them out ⬇️

Ground should be broken on the new stadium soon — in the meantime, check out our breakdown of the renderings and share your thoughts.

08/13/2024

The current season might still be underway, but the Flying Squirrels have announced the schedule for their 2025 season. Opening Day will be Friday, April 4, kicking off the team’s 15th season.

Announce inaugural July 4 festival in place of home game.

08/13/2024

Did you know that late summer is nearly as good a time for planting in Richmond as early spring? Even after August heat gives way to cooler temps, we still have plenty of time before the first frosts start to settle on the River City.

Don Moore talks about the program he's been involved with for almost a decade