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Mitch Hooper

Senior City Editor

Mitch is based in Columbus, OH and has won multiple Associated Press awards for his writing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Ohio State University, and is always down for a cup of coffee.

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Sports
Boston Celtics end regular season with 60+ wins for 12th time in franchise history
The Boston Celtics won 60+ games this season and we want to know: How did the other 60+ win teams in history fare?
April 14, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Events
10 spring and summer concerts you can’t miss in Madison
Round out spring and rock into summer with this lineup of can’t-miss concerts in Madison, Wisconsin from April through July 2025.
April 7, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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The 2025 James Beard nominees have been announced; here’s who made it from Boston
The 2025 James Beard Award nominee list has been released and it features multiple chefs and restaurants from Boston and other parts of Massachusetts.
April 7, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Best places to read a book around Asheville
If reading is your activity of choice, try one of these Asheville spots the next time you crack open your favorite novel.
March 31, 2025
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Arts
Craft Watch “friend-raiser” goes live in April after being delayed by Helene
Center for Craft is hosting a live-streaming event with celebrities and media personalities to raise funds to recover from Helene.
March 27, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
This Day In AVL History: March 27, 1911 and the US Forest Service
The eastern national forests in the US are thanks in part to these efforts more than 100 years ago in Western North Carolina.
March 26, 2025
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Real Estate
The top five most expensive homes for sale in Boston
Take a look at the top five most expensive single-family homes for sale in Boston, including popular neighborhoods across the city.
March 14, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Real Estate
Three Madison zip codes earn national recognition for rent prices
Rent Cafe ranked the top 100 zip codes in the US that offer high-end rentals that cost less than the city’s average renting price.
March 14, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Real Estate
The top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Richmond
Take a look at the top 10 most expensive single-family homes for sale in Richmond, including popular suburbs all across the city.
February 28, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Events
Richmond Flying Squirrels announce Star-Spangled Squirrel Fest in July
The local Double A-affiliate team is hosting an Independence Day celebration with music, games, and fireworks.
February 26, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at RICtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
New build proposal could replace the James Monroe Building in downtown RVA
Virginia’s Department of General Services proposed a $400+ million build as it seeks a new location that fits its needs.
February 19, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Events
24th annual Pet Expo returns to Richmond this weekend
Henrico County Humane Society is taking over Richmond Raceway with an annual day of fun for pets featuring 70+ vendors.
February 19, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Fly out of Kansas City on one of these affordable flights
Escape the cold in KC by taking one of these affordable flights to a new city.
February 17, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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RVA on SNL: Richmonders featured on Saturday Night Live
Can you name all three Richmond-born artists that have been featured as musical guests on Saturday Night Live throughout its 50 years?
February 17, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Details on severe snowstorm approaching Richmond this week
National and local weather forecasters are predicting 4-9 inches of snow in RVA with wintery conditions expected to begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
February 17, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
City details timeline that led to January water crisis in new report
The city of Richmond released a report where it explained the events the led to and proceeded the water boil emergency that occurred in January 2025.
February 14, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Events
Science Museum of Virginia to host 21+ detective mystery night this month
Throw on your best detective outfit and help solve this case that is full of riddles and puzzles at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond.
February 7, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Virginia State Parks Adventure Series returns for 8th year in RVA
The multi-sport race will be held at 11 different parks across Virginia in spring 2025 in Richmond.
February 6, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Sports
5 Virginia connections to Super Bowl LIX you might not know
Super Bowl LIX is on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, and there are plenty of Virginia connections for both teams.
February 4, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Sports
Chronicles of contempt: VCU’s rivalries with Richmond and George Mason
February 2025 features three rivalry games for VCU men’s basketball, and we’re diving into each one’s history.
February 3, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Artificial Insults: We asked ChatGPT to roast Richmond
Artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere in the modern day, and we honed its powers to halfheartedly roast Richmond for its quirks.
January 28, 2025
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Food
Hop into Richmond: 6 local breweries you should try
Richmond is one of the top beer cities in the US and these locally owned breweries are helping put the beer scene on the map.
January 22, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Airports and Transportation
Fly out of Indianapolis on one of these affordable flights
Escape the cold and snow in Indianapolis by taking one of these affordable flights to a new city.
January 21, 2025
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Events
Richmond Symphony hosts concert to honor and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Richmond Symphony is hosting an all-ages concert that will honor the life, work, and message of Martin Luther King Jr. by playing the music of contemporary Black composers.
January 16, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Richmond in 1925: A look back at the city a century ago
Richmond has a rich history in the United States, dating back to the early 17th century, but what did it look like 100 years ago?
January 15, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Travel and Outdoors
Fly out of Richmond on one of these affordable flights this winter
Escape the cold and snow by taking one of these affordable flights to a new city.
January 14, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Metro Richmond Zoo launches livestream featuring pygmy hippos
Metro Richmond Zoo is putting their new pgymy hippos — Iris and Poppy — front and center on its daily live stream feed on YouTube.
January 13, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Food
These Richmond diners are serving comfort food and local flavor
Take a look at these locally owned classic diners in Richmond, Virginia that are serving plates of comfort food.
January 10, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Culture
19 books written by Columbus authors you have to read
From poems to nonfiction, these are our top recommendations of books written by authors based in Columbus, Ohio.
January 7, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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