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Elise Steele

Newsletter Editor

Elise moved to Richmond on a whim after graduating from college in 2021, and she’s loved the city ever since. When she’s not crafting the next RICtoday newsletter, she’s probably spending time outside, shopping local thrift stores, reading (as a proud library book borrower), or making a trip to Lamplighter for a Thai Coffee + Slayer Bagel.

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Maymont Community Garden hosted a volunteer-based Mosaic Day to help beautify the backsides of ramps at Texas Beach Skate Park.
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
Lend a hand outdoors at these regional volunteer events.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the first major section of the Fall Line Trail to open.
There’s a whole lot to love about spending the fall season in Richmond, from pumpkin + apple picking to scare-worthy haunts + classic movie screenings.
Dust off your cowboy boots and work up an appetite — the state fair returns Sept. 26-Oct. 5.
From thrilling rides and farm animals to deep-fried treats, live music, and giant pumpkin contests, here’s your complete guide to making the most of the 2025 State Fair of Virginia.
A Manhattan-style penthouse is up for sale in Shockoe Slip, remixing a historically charged relic with high-end modernity.
In honor of The Diamond’s last week in action, we asked our readers to share nostalgic stories that take them back to the stands.
The City of Richmond will host a drive-through E-Cycle Day to collect residents’ recyclable electronics and hazardous waste.
Reminisce with us as The Diamond wraps up its final stadium season after 40 years.
Lewis Ginter is now an accredited Autism Friendly Community, a title provided by the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
See when the biggest River City parties are going down.
RPL is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month in style.
We compare your 2024 Brown’s Island improvement suggestions to this year’s $30 million approved project plans.
Step into the Augusts of Kansas City’s past with archived photos from the 1920s to the 1960s.
We’re here to connect you with the right Richmond city departments to address your needs.
Maymont launched a public vote to help name one of its new “porcupettes” — a baby North American porcupine.
Try out these new places and see what to look forward to in the River City’s restaurant scene.
Go for a run, a bike ride, a fish, a trip to the playground, and a picnic — all in the same Henrico park
Immortalize your meal or write a spur-of-the-moment love note — restaurant postcards are trending, and Richmonders love getting nostalgic.
See what’s on the market, from a Tudor-style mansion to a house with a tiki-style cabana.
NASCAR isn’t just for racing fans, and we’ve cracked the code on how you and your friends can turn the racetrack into your favorite summer venture.
Fonticello Forest unveils a new installation, which invites people to connect with lost loved ones and process grief.
Assemble the dream team and test your trivia wits at these bars, breweries, and restaurants.
We rounded up six locally approved matcha picks so you can get your green fix.
We visited The Branch Museum of Design to preview its new exhibits and talk to Executive Director Kristen Cavallo about her vision for change.
Sharpen thy swords for Warriors in Bloom, a one-day festival spotlighting the unapologetic vigor of “viragos.”
Step into the Julys of Richmond’s past with archival photos from 1975 to 1989.