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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
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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David Lefkowitz
A still of the James River
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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David Lefkowitz
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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Robin Schwartzkopf
mary munford elementary school as seen from the street
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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David Lefkowitz
Sunset over Pony Pasture
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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David Lefkowitz
A satellite image of a hurricane
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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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
a Chili Peppers Player Swinging at an oncoming pitch
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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David Lefkowitz
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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David Lefkowitz
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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David Lefkowitz
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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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David Lefkowitz
Yoga students during a Midtown Yoga class.
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A hand holds a sticker that says "my vote counted" and an RICtoday sticker.
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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David Lefkowitz
People trying kayaks on the James River.
Travel and Outdoors
Get prepared for this year’s Dominion Energy Riverrock Festival
2024 is set to be the outdoor festival’s most sprawling year yet
May 8, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
RIC RRRC Summer Track Series
Sports
Lace up for the RRRC Summer Track Series
The free community track meets offer family-friendly races for athletes of all paces
May 6, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A dog upside down on a couch.
Culture
Richmond SPCA waiving adoption fees for long-term residents
For the month of May, all pets who’ve been at the SPCA for 90 days or more will come without an adoption fee
May 6, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A floral arrangement beside a painting
Culture
VMFA announces details for 2024 “Fine Arts and Flowers”
The four-day floral event will return to the art museum on October 23.
April 30, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A dog presenting his belly for rubs
City
Where to adopt a shelter pet in Richmond
Find your family’s next furry friend through one of these local animal rescue organizations
April 30, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A sunset shot of City Center over Leigh Street with the Coliseum in the foreground.
City
Henrico and Richmond team up to improve regional homeless shelters
Henrico has pledged to contribute $800,000 annually to the operation costs of Richmond’s new Northside shelter
April 26, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A paved trail through the trees on a sunny day
Travel and Outdoors
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail
Representatives from across the region assembled to celebrate the multi-jurisdictional project
April 24, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Richmond Choral Society’s Scholars Program now open to high school students around the region
High school juniors and seniors can learn from the pros and earn some cash in the process
April 22, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A player for the tri city chili peppers points to the stands gleefully after hitting a home run
Sports
Tri-City Chili Peppers to open their season on May 23
The Colonial Heights collegiate baseball team has released their full schedule of home games for 2024
April 22, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
GRTC extends zero fare program for another year
A draft of the Commonweath Transportation Board’s Six-Year Improvement Plan includes funding for more free bus rides
April 18, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A crowd of runners on a closed-off street
Travel and Outdoors
Everything you need to know for the 2024 Monument Avenue 10k
A guide for runners, walkers, spectators, and anyone just hoping to avoid traffic
April 16, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
I Voted sticker on a blue background
City
Voting opens for Richmond’s next “I Voted” sticker
Make your voice heard in deciding between electoral sticker designs submitted by VCU students
April 12, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Sunset over the James river.
Travel and Outdoors
5 scenic routes for a run or walk in Richmond
Get a move on around these River City paths and see the best nature, history, and architecture Richmond has to offer.
April 10, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Inside the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative
Check out how RPL is going green with the help of the James River Association
April 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Drone shot over the James River facing the Manchester-Richmond Bridge
Culture
Richmond organizations take home statewide awards
All three of the top winners of the Commonwealth Council on Aging’s 2024 Best Practices Awards are Richmond-based
April 5, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
An aerial shot of the Richmond skyline
Live
What’s new and coming soon to Richmond
As Richmond continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
April 4, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
An exhibit featuring Julia Child, renowned culinary icon.
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