Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Robin Schwartzkopf

Senior City Editor

Robin is a born-and-raised Richmonder who has contributed to publications including RVA Magazine, The Cavalier Daily, and C-VILLE Weekly. She helped launch RICtoday in July 2021 and enjoys exploring James River trails in her free time.

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Travel and Outdoors
Tree-t yourself at these 40+ events for Richmond Tree Week
The citywide celebration of all things urban forestry returns Oct. 11-20.
October 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
City plans show possible changes coming to 2nd Street
The Jackson Ward destination was the central topic of a summit over the summer, which has since resulted in renderings and strategies open for public comment.
October 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
200 years later, Major General Marquis de Lafayette returns to Virginia
Here’s where you can meet the American Revolution figure at reenactment events and lectures around Richmond
October 2, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Outside shot of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.
Culture
Learn something new at these classes for adults in Richmond
Broaden your horizons with these programs around the River City
October 1, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Real Estate
Luxury apartment community opens near future Diamond District
NOVEL Scott’s Addition’s amenities include a speakeasy, record listening lounge, pool, and sky lounge.
September 30, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Erin Goins with Bites of the Bluegrass Tour leading a group.
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Lexington
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
September 30, 2024
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Live
Find your flow: A guide to yoga in San Diego
Check out these 23 yoga options around America’s Finest City.
September 27, 2024
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Live
Find your zen with our Sacramento yoga guide
Check out these 12 yoga studios around the City of Trees and find your zen.
September 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Women sit on yoga mats in a park.
Live
Find your zen with our San Jose yoga guide
Check out these 11 yoga studios around the great 408, which offer everything from beginner Vinyasa to full-fledged hot yoga + pilates.
September 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
VMFA bringing Frida Kahlo exhibit to Richmond in 2025
The museum will be one of only two in the country to host the exhibition “Frida: Beyond the Myth.”
September 26, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
River Arts District
Development
How to decode development news
Become a development terminology expert fast than you can say “special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
September 26, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
How to get involved with the Richmond People’s Budget
Next year, a portion of the city budget will be directly informed by residents.
September 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
Plenty opens indoor vertical farm in Chesterfield
The Meadowville Technology Park campus will grow Driscoll’s strawberries year-round.
September 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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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
The Valentine to open exhibition of paintings by Edmund Archer
See “Edmund Archer: Perspectives on Black Dignity” at the museum starting Sept. 26.
September 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Run Richmond: 1619
Culture
Run Richmond 16.19 returns for third year of unity, reconciliation, and celebration
The cultural run-walk event takes participants through 400 years of Black history and is put on by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation.
September 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Play
How to make friends in San Antonio
Here’s your guide to social clubs, public events, and more local ways to make new besties in the Alamo City.
September 19, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
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Culture
Studio Two Three opening storefront on Hull Street
The Southside shop will feature work by local artists as well as class and event space
September 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Tell GRTC what you think of the North-South Pulse route
Get involved with the first round of engagement for the new bus rapid transit line.
September 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Fall activities for every Richmonder
Whether you’re a pumpkin spice fan or want to have some hauntingly good times, the River City has plenty of fall fun in store.
September 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Richmond organizations get over $1.1 million in National Endowment for the Humanities grants
The Library of Virginia, University of Richmond, Valentine Museum, and Virginia Historical Society will receive funding for specific projects from the NEH.
September 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Mark your calendar for these Oktoberfest events
Enjoy brews, food, music, contests, and more at Oktoberfest celebrations around the River City
September 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Election preview + how to vote in Richmond
See what’s on the ballot, when and how to vote, and important information for Election Day in the River City
September 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
RPS plans 3 big goals for the next 5 years
The school district wants to focus on improving school ratings, graduation rates, and academic scores, alongside other key goals.
September 10, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Construction begins on CarMax Park in future Diamond District
Ground was broken on the new baseball stadium on Sept. 6, with a projected open date in April 2026.
September 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
The half-century history of Kings Dominion
The Doswell amusement park turns 50 in 2025 — share your KD memories with us.
September 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Tell VDOT what you think about the Mayo Bridge replacement options
VDOT has released the results of a public survey about the Mayo Bridge replacement and will host a citizen information meeting on Sept. 17.
September 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
ICA reopens for fall with three new exhibits
Register for the free season premiere to see “Dear Mazie,” “Caitlin Cherry: Eigengrau,” and “Loie Hollowell: Space Between, A Survey of Ten Years”
September 1, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
How to get free ice cream during Library Card Sign-Up Month
Here’s how Richmond Public Library branches are celebrating the month.
August 30, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
City breaks ground on Fall Line Trail in Bryan Park
Richmond joins several localities in working towards 43-mile shared-use Fall Line Trail.
August 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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