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Robin Schwartzkopf

Senior Newsletter 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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Food
Restaurant roundup: New and coming-soon to Richmond
Try out these new places and see what to look forward to in the River City’s restaurant scene.
August 20, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
When + where to expect traffic around university move-ins
VCU, UR, and VUU are getting ready to start classes again — here’s where to expect move-in traffic and when.
August 11, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Weekly trivia nights in Richmond
Assemble the dream team and test your trivia wits at these bars, breweries, and restaurants.
August 6, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Food
Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer returns to Richmond
It’s the Duke’s Mayo collab of the summer, featuring hundreds of restaurants across seven cities competing for the Golden Tomato Award.
July 15, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
5 iconic Raleigh signs
Do you recognize these landmarks in the City of Oaks?
July 9, 2025
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Anne Weber
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Fort Worth
Explore Cowtown through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
July 9, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Get your garden on with these local plant shops
Test out your green thumb with Richmond’s plant shops and garden centers.
July 8, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Hunt for mushrooms around the Upstate during this worldwide art event
Several local artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 14.
June 11, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Tiny Porch concerts return to Woodland Heights
This grassroots tradition kicks off its third season on Sunday, June 15.
June 10, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Work
Made in Richmond: 50+ things created in the River City
From bloody mary mix to hand-painted furniture, check out these products made right here in Richmond.
May 30, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Food
Dine Out for Pride in RVA
The week of June 1-8, over two dozen restaurants in Richmond will make donations to support local LGBTQ+ organizations.
May 28, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Activities for older adults in Richmond
From tai chi to college courses to candle-making, there’s plenty to do as an older adult in the River City.
May 19, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
How to make friends in Richmond
Here’s your guide to social clubs, public events, and other local ways to make pals in the River City
May 13, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Real Estate
Tudor Revival architecture in Richmond
Here’s where all the cross gables, half-timbering, prominent chimneys, and patterned brickwork come from.
April 23, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Richmond
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost without a backyard space?”
April 21, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Live
Farmers markets in and around Richmond
See where to stock up on seasonal produce around the city, from year-round shopping to in-season markets.
April 14, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
VMFA unveils Frida Kahlo exhibit in Richmond
Richmond becomes one of only two US cities to host “Frida: Beyond the Myth.”
April 6, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Food
10 easy picnic ideas in Richmond
Embrace the start of spring and dig into all the local food Richmond has to offer
March 19, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Live
Find your zen with our Louisville yoga guide
Check out these 13 yoga studios around Derby City, which offer beginner classes, memberships, and more.
January 21, 2025
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Katie Molck
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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.
January 16, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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Live
Find your zen with our Kansas City yoga guide
Check out these 15+ yoga studios around KC nickname, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
January 10, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Business
World’s first commercial fusion power plant coming to Chesterfield
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is investing billions to build the power plant at the James River Industrial Center.
December 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Listen Local: 20+ podcasts in Richmond
Whether you’re interested in local news, music, sports, or wellness, there’s a River City podcast for you.
December 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Live
Where to get your yoga on around Winston-Salem
Check out these 11 yoga studios around the Twin City with beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
December 17, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
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Culture
20+ giftable experiences for your favorite Richmonders
Here are our recommendations for memorable presents in the form of experiences.
December 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
Movieland undergoing multi-million dollar renovation in Richmond
The upgrades will include new recliner seats, large format auditoriums, and a family-friendly arcade space.
December 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
The ultimate guide to holiday lights in Richmond
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in the River City.
December 10, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Raleigh
Explore the City of Oaks on one of these many tours of Raleigh. Learn more about Raleigh’s brewery and food scene, its storied history, its many public art pieces, and more.
December 6, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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History
How to dine at some of the oldest restaurants in Richmond
Take a look at seven of the oldest restaurants in Richmond, Virginia, ranging from diners to restaurants and pubs.
December 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Find your zen at these yoga studios in Charlotte
Check out these 14 yoga studios around the Queen City, which offer beginner classes, hot yoga, memberships, and more.
December 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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