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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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City
Budget season has started. What does this mean?
There are several opportunities for public engagement with the budget process for fiscal year 2025.
April 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
LEGO planting over 1,000 trees in Chesterfield
The company held a ceremonial planting to kick off the Parkland Reforestation Project in conjunction with its $1 billion manufacturing facility
April 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Artful outdoor workshop space coming to Fonticello Park
Fonticello Food Forest worked with Storefront for Community Design to produce renderings of the adaptable outdoor space
April 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
See who’s performing at this summer’s Festival of Arts
The free series presented by the Dept. of Parks and Recreation includes concerts, performances, fireworks, and more at Dogwood Dell
April 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Henrico breaks ground on Lake Overton improvements
The county will install a new earthen dam, native plants, and a community walking trail to enhance the area
April 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Look inside “Samurai Armor” at the VMFA
The extensive exhibition “Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller” is on display at the museum April 20-August 4.
April 17, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
5 transportation improvements coming to the River City
The city wants your feedback on five planned improvements concentrated on High Injury Network streets around Richmond
April 17, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Everything you need to know about RVA 311
Richmond’s non-emergency call center responds to tens of thousands of requests a year.
April 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Inside the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative
Check out how RPL is going green with the help of the James River Association
April 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Play
Your guide to sports teams in Richmond
From the Squirrels to the Kickers, we’re sharing all the details on sports teams in the River City, including basketball, baseball, roller derby, and more — so you can cheer on Richmond.
March 26, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Designs finalized for new baseball diamond
The first element of the Diamond District redevelopment is the construction of a new baseball diamond, to break ground April-June
March 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Final Richmond Connects transportation plan released
The plan will go before City Council for final approval at the end of March
March 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Help the James River Park System battle invasive plants
JRPS has a survey and several workshops to get feedback on park experience and spread the word about invasive species.
March 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
National ceramics conference coming to the River City
The 58th annual conference will take place March 20-23 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with the theme Coalescence.
March 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Get rolling at this weekly trail skating event
All levels of roller skaters are welcome at Rollin’ on the River, a new partnership between the Capital Trail, River City Roller Derby, and RVA Roll Patrol
March 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
James River Branch Trail moves forward on Southside
The project is over a decade in the making — see trail plans and hear from the design team at a community meeting.
March 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
W League RVA announces team name, branding
Richmond Ivy Soccer Club kicks off May 11, bringing pre-professional women’s soccer back to the River City
March 14, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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10 biggest employers in Richmond
Learn about the companies who employ the most Richmonders, by the numbers.
March 13, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Regional transportation group wants your help to improve public engagement
The Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization is accepting comments on its Public Engagement Plan through Friday, March 15
March 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Discover something new at Richmond Ballet’s New Works Festival
Get tickets to see performances of all-new, 10-minute ballets which are choreographed in just 25 hours at Studio Two.
March 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
Where to eat during Richmond Black Restaurant Experience
The local event returns March 10-17 with dozens of Black-owned restaurants and food trucks participating
March 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
How to spot native plants in Richmond
Put your plant knowledge to the test with these tips on how to identify what’s growing in Richmond.
March 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
GRTC expands LINK Microtransit service
The on-demand pilot service will now include zones in Clover Dale, Ashland, and Powhatan
March 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
How to attend the A10 Women’s Basketball Championship in Henrico
UR and VCU enter the tournament with the first and second seeds, respectively
March 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Kickers will appear on national television in July game against Forward Madison
The Henny Derby rivalry match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network
February 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Chesterfield announces inaugural Restaurant Week and Outdoor Festival
The two initiatives were announced in tandem with the new Experience Chesterfield tourism website.
February 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Go nuts at these themed Flying Squirrels games
Here are our picks for can’t-miss giveaways, happy hours, and specialty nights at the Diamond this season.
February 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Your guide to Virginia’s year-long commemoration of the American Revolution
Check this page month to month as we feature the Richmond-area events taking place as part of VAR250
February 21, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Your guide to Richmond theater — plus, what’s playing this season
Check out need-to-know info to see theatrical productions around the River City
February 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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