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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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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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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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Culture
Local awards recognize Black tourism and culture in Richmond
The winners of the BLK RVA Commmunity Awards were announced at an event at the Hippodrome Theater.
August 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
New video scoreboard to be unveiled at City Stadium Aug. 29
The state-of-the-art video scoreboard will give fans the ability to watch high-definition replay and participate in interactive activities
August 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
11 pop-ups and supper clubs in Richmond
Get a taste of the up-and-coming concepts in the Richmond food scene.
August 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Tell us what you think about the new ballpark renderings
Ground should be broken on the new stadium soon — in the meantime, check out our breakdown of the renderings and share your thoughts.
August 21, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
City to host public meeting for Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground Memorial
Participate in the design process and see the next steps at the Black History Museum
August 21, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
The history of cobblestone streets in Shockoe Slip
The story behind the iconic — and unmistakably bumpy — street surface
August 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
New Lewis Ginter exhibit lets visitors explore augmented reality
Artist-in-residence Kyle M. Epps invites visitors to step into “Blooms of Light” at the Garden
August 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
New bagel shop coming to Northside
The new shop comes from the owner of Pizza Bones and will open in the former Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar.
August 13, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Your ultimate guide to tours of Asheville
Explore the Land of the Sky through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
August 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
RPS will get $15 million to upgrade schools
The federal funds are from the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant, which will award $190 million to public schools nationwide.
August 9, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Your ultimate guide to Richmond festivals
See when the biggest River City parties are going down in 2024
August 9, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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