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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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Sports
Kick Off festival coming to City Stadium Aug. 3
The family-oriented festival celebrates the beginning of youth soccer season
July 23, 2024
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City
VDH issues advisory over sewage in the James
Testing has shown significant levels of E. coli in river water
July 17, 2024
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Culture
Know Your City: Pump House Park
The history of the Gothic building on the bank of the James
July 17, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
The non-cyclist’s guide to getting around Richmond on a bike
Richmond is navigable by bike even for casual two-wheel warriors
July 15, 2024
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Culture
Where to take visitors in Richmond
Show your guests all the best spots in the city
July 5, 2024
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Drone shot over the James River facing the Manchester-Richmond Bridge
City
Office of Sustainability unveils online guide to help Richmonders go green
RVAgreen 2050 will host four workshops to accompany online resources
July 3, 2024
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Sports
Final Richmond Ivy game of 2024 draws nearly 6,000 fans to City Stadium
The Ivy wrap their inaugural season with a winning record
July 1, 2024
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Culture
Remote work spots to make Richmond your office
From coffee shops to coworking spaces to libraries, here’s where you can set yourself up for work success.
June 27, 2024
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Events
Hanover, Henrico announce July 4 festivities
Both counties have Independence Day plans on the books
June 25, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
CNN names Richmond no. 1 US town to visit
Richmond takes top spot in the inaugural ranking
June 25, 2024
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Sports
Professional runner Keira D’Amato’s favorite spots for a run in Richmond
The Nike-sponsored marathoner and multi-American record setter broke down her six favorite places to rack up some miles.
June 21, 2024
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Culture
Catch Richmond Folk Fest flashbacks on VPM all summer
The local public radio station will play highlights from the 2023 Folk Fest every Saturday until September
June 19, 2024
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Culture
Honor Juneteenth at these local events
Mark your calendar for these events in honor of the national holiday
June 14, 2024
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City
Dock Street Park opens to the public Saturday, June 15
Richmond’s newest park is open for business
June 13, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
James River Association and Artspace offering a sunset sketching cruise
Explore the James River and get sketching guidance from a local artist on this pontoon boat cruise
June 11, 2024
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A watercolor sketch of Shockoe Slip with several storefronts and cobblestone streets. There are people milling about the street in the abstract.
City
Share your thoughts on the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan
The city is establishing a comprehensive way to evaluate historic and cultural resources in our community — check out the first draft and see how you can contribute
June 11, 2024
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City
RPS opens 10 summer meal sites for students
Students ages 18 and under can eat breakfast and lunch at schools beginning June 10.
June 7, 2024
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City
Know Your City: Pony Pasture Rapids
Over the years, Pony Pasture has been a popular spot for everyone from bicyclists to biker gangs.
June 7, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
June 7-9 is Free Fishing Weekend in Virginia
No license is required for this beginner-friendly weekend of angling events
June 5, 2024
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Real Estate
Virginia hurricane season starts June 1
Make sure you’re prepared for what NOAA says could be an “above-normal” hurricane season
May 30, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to go camping near Richmond
Enjoy the beauty of the Richmond region from the comfort of a tent
May 28, 2024
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Business
7 record stores in Richmond
Find your next favorite band or album at a local shop.
May 28, 2024
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City
Richmond receives AAA designation from credit rating agency
Mayor Levar Stoney called the AAA rating from Fitch Ratings “a game changer for Richmond”
May 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Tri-City Chili Peppers kick off 2024 season
The team’s roster is stacked with baseball players from colleges around the country.
May 22, 2024
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A clay studio in VisArts
Culture
VisArts summer classes begin June 10
Financial aid is available for the in-person and online classes, for everything from pottery to poetry
May 20, 2024
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The VMFA from the sidewalk. A "Storied Strings" banner hangs from the side of the museum building.
City
The history of Richmond’s Museum District
One of Richmond’s most iconic neighborhoods, the area once called “West of the Boulevard” has seen a lot of changes in the last 150 years
May 20, 2024
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City
DesignRVA returns for its second year on June 8
Storefront for Community Design’s family-oriented event lets parents and kids design
May 16, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
5 less-than-obvious things to do on the James River this summer
Explore the the river while exploring a new hobby with one of our outdoor-oriented suggestions
May 14, 2024
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Yoga students during a Midtown Yoga class.
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City
How to vote early for Virginia’s 2024 congressional primary
The 45-day period of in-person early voting began on May 3
May 8, 2024
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