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David Lefkowitz

City Editor

David Lefkowitz moved to Richmond when he was eight years old and never really left. After four years at William & Mary, David spent a year reporting for WRVA before joining RICtoday. When he’s not writing, you can usually find him buried in a book or out on a run.

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City
Tickets available for 2024 Golden Hammer Awards
Storefront for Community Design will present the awards at Hardywood
October 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Greyhound delays departure from Arthur Ashe station
The company is still working to reach an agreement with the city for a long-term stop at Main Street Station.
October 23, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
What would you do with $100 in Richmond?
We asked readers what they’d do if we appeared and handed them $100 — here’s what they said.
October 22, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
Share your Squirrels memories for a chance to make it into the 2025 calendar
Share your photos and you could be featured
October 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A photo of Belle Isle, Richmond. Swimmers are playing in the water and on the rocks.
City
Dive into Belle Isle’s past and present
Take a class to learn about the iconic island’s past and sign up to help keep it clean
October 15, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
3 routes for a scenic drive around Dallas
Take a relaxing drive down through the Dallas, TX region.
October 14, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Second phase of Jefferson Avenue improvements set to begin
Plans include more improving drainage and accessible infrastructure
October 11, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Runners take off at the starting line of the Richmond Marathon.
Sports
Richmond Marathon announces full docket of race weekend events
Plans for “America’s Friendliest Marathon” include live podcast tapings and group shakeout runs.
October 9, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Food
The best hot dogs you can only get in Richmond
We asked you where to find the best frank in the city
October 8, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Business
Abi’s Books and Brews is coming soon to Cary Street
The new space will be a local book store/coffee shop combo
October 7, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A GRTC bus at a stop with a small shelter and bench.
City
GRTC to improve service for several routes in October
Coverage for five bus routes and two microtransit areas will be extended starting Sunday, Oct. 20
October 3, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Food
In search of the best milkshakes in Richmond
We want to know: Where’s your favorite local spot to get a milkshake?
September 27, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Richmond leaf collection program starts soon
Bag leaf pickup begins October 2
September 27, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A cardinal perched on a seed feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed Richmond birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
September 27, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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Sports
Rams top A-10 for planned TV appearances
VCU Men’s Basketball scheduled for 15 games on national TV
September 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
River City Sting is seeking new players
The women’s tackle football team is filling out its roster
September 23, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
How to attend this year’s Folk Festival
Tips for transportation, timing, and getting the most out of the folk festivities
September 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Iron Blossom returns for year 2
Expect some extra traffic and parking congestion near the former Training Center on Leigh
September 19, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Three women dressed in white in foreground, on a stage with a Greek background.
Culture
Virginia Rep seeking donations to stay afloat
The local theater company says it needs $600,000 before the end of September to avoid closing
September 19, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Henrico previews “living building” project at Wilton Farm
The environmental education project is slated to be the first of its kind worldwide
September 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
Free ways to exercise around Richmond
You don’t need to pay a membership fee to stay active around the River City
September 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Elko Tract: Looking back on Henrico’s “lost city”
Learn the decades-long story behind the apparent ghost town on Henrico’s east end.
September 13, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Runners take off at the starting line of the Richmond Marathon.
Travel and Outdoors
Run or walk your way to a PR at a race near Richmond
Get out on the roads and enjoy the fall weather at these races around the Richmond Region
September 9, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Food
RVA Brunch Weekend raising money for pets September 6-8
Fundraise for the SPCA by enjoying some local brunch specials
September 5, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
The history of Labor Day in Richmond
What to know about the local history of this federal holiday
August 30, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A view of the river and colorful fall foliage from a drone south of the river
Culture
Richmond: What are you most excited for this fall?
Whether it’s the cooler weather or one of the myriad local festivals, we want to know what you’re looking forward to this autumn
August 28, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Real Estate
Richmond’s architects, remembered by their work
Richmond history is full of notable architects, and the streets of the city have the buildings to prove it
August 26, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Food
10 easy picnic ideas in Richmond
Enjoy the warm weather and dig in to all the local food Richmond has to offer
August 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A road sign reading "Cary Street Rd."
City
What in the world is a street road?
Unpacking the history of some of Richmond’s most redundant street names
August 22, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
With riverside trails like these, it’s easy to give your car a break. | Photo by @padraig_ian
Culture
Getting around without gas in Richmond, VA
Save the planet and save at the pump without staying at home
August 20, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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