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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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Airports and Transportation
GRTC announces bus stop improvements plan in Richmond, VA
Currently, 5% of active local bus stops have a shelter and 21% have seating.
September 28, 2022
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A little free library is filled with books on Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Culture
5 day date ideas in Richmond, VA
Plan the perfect afternoon out in River City with our local date suggestions.
September 22, 2022
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Four colorful compost bins sit near a fence with City of Richmond signage.
Travel and Outdoors
Richmond Grows Gardens launches compost initiative
The Richmond Compost Initiative is funded through early fall 2023 thanks to a grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
September 20, 2022
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Food
Asked: What are your sushi superlatives in Richmond, VA?
Let us know the sushi standouts in Richmond and your thoughts could make it into a future newsletter.
September 20, 2022
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An exterior view of the VMFA. A banner advertises the upcoming Storied Strings exhibit.
Arts
VMFA + Starr Hill team up for special strings brew
The limited-edition Storied Strings Lager coincides with the upcoming exhibition, “Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art,” opening October 8.
September 16, 2022
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Two farmers work in a vertical farm plant.
Development
Plenty bringing largest vertical farm campus in the world to Richmond, VA
Plenty Richmond Farm Campus is set to open in winter 2023/2024 growing Driscoll’s strawberries out of Chesterfield.
September 14, 2022
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The exterior of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. People are seen sitting on a bench and walking out of the entrance.
Culture
Get free admission at Richmond institutions for Museum Day 2022
Reserve a ticket for free admission to a local museum, or plan a weekend road trip to a cultural institution.
September 12, 2022
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Business
10 Arts District tenants receive state grants
Venture Richmond awarded $10,000 to ten different businesses that opened between Jan. 1 and May 15, 2022.
September 8, 2022
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A wide view of The Dome theater as guests look up at galaxies on display above them.
Culture
Science Museum introduces new features at The Dome
Richmonders can see four new giant screen films + astronomy shows at the Science Museum of Virginia.
September 6, 2022
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A line of RVA Bike Share bikes are docked on Broad Street by the Science Museum.
City
Micromobility options in Richmond, VA
Bikes, scooters, and skateboards are all considered forms of micromobility. Learn what Richmond’s future might look like and see how other cities take advantage of these resources.
September 1, 2022
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Culture
The ultimate Richmond, VA bucket list
Did you really visit Richmond if you didn’t walk along the James or see a show at The National? Check out this 804 bucket list, assembled from reader submissions.
August 30, 2022
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Food
Bucket list restaurants in Richmond, VA
August 25, 2022
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Culture
Map of dog parks in Richmond, VA
August 25, 2022
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Food
Try This: Lunch and drinks at the expanded Three Notch’d RVA
August 24, 2022
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Food
A battle of the bagels in Richmond, VA
We asked readers what they love about Richmond’s two bastions of bagel-making.
August 22, 2022
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The Richmond skyline as seen from the James River
Government
Three proposed zoning changes in Richmond, VA
The city is looking to revise short-term rental regulations, eliminate parking space minimums, and permit accessory dwelling units.
August 17, 2022
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City
CRLC purchases 40+ acres for public park along Appomattox River
August 5, 2022
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City
Should Carytown be pedestrian only?
Readers chimed in on the popular Richmond question
August 3, 2022
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Food
Q+A with three Richmond beverage industry pros
July 28, 2022
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History
The history of Valentine’s Meat Juice
The 19th century tonic became a grocery store staple and built a fortune for a Richmond family.
July 26, 2022
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City
VMHC to award Commonwealth History Fund grants to RPL, Richmond Hill
July 14, 2022
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History
The history of Richmond’s flood wall
July 12, 2022
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City
Reconnect Jackson Ward seeking feedback on feasibility study
July 6, 2022
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City
Test your knowledge on Richmond Gas Works ahead of price hikes
July 5, 2022
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Culture
Help us house hunt for 5 famous Richmonders
June 24, 2022
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History
The Valentine unveils temporary exhibit of Jefferson Davis statue
June 22, 2022
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Culture
Little Free Libraries in Richmond, VA
Check out our neighborhood-specific recommendations to see multiple little free libraries.
June 20, 2022
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Food
We tried 10 scoops at 10 Richmond ice cream shops
We’re highlighting these local shops with super sweet superlatives.
June 16, 2022
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City
City unveils new “Richmond Real” brand
June 14, 2022
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City
City seeking input on 8 proposed bike lanes
June 10, 2022
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