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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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Live
Where to get your yoga flow on in San Antonio
Check out these 13 yoga studios around the Count Down City
January 8, 2024
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Adriana Christian
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Food
Where to find non-alcoholic drinks in Richmond
Whether you’re sober, trying out Dry January, or just want more options for delicious drinks, here are several local menus with robust NA options.
January 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Two exhibits coming soon to Iridian Gallery
Take in a new solo show as well as a series of inventive video games at Diversity Richmond
January 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
24 reader questions for 2024 in Richmond
Let us know what we should cover in the River City in 2024.
December 21, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Construction starts on new Richmond High School for the Arts
RPS says early site work should be complete in January, projects building ready for students in 2026
December 19, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Richmond
Here’s your guide to completing your New Year’s resolutions, whether you want to practice more self-care or get more involved with your city.
December 18, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
New Year’s events to ring in 2024
Welcome the new year with these parties around the River City.
December 15, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
Restaurants with heated patios in Richmond
Here’s our list of places to eat outdoors, even when it’s chilly out.
December 15, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
City gets another $10 million for street safety improvements
The grant comes from USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
December 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
New in-season tournament could spice up Kickers season
The USL League One cup competition will group teams based on regional rivalries.
December 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Aerial Shot of Main Street Station Amtrak
Travel and Outdoors
Virginia gets federal dollars to expand passenger rail service
More than $1.7 billion will be granted to help expand and speed service from DC to Richmond to Raleigh
December 11, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Richmond Public Library gets $900,000 to expand Memory Lab
RPL won the grant from the Mellon Foundation and will use funds over five years
December 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
What are your dreams for Richmond Public Schools?
District is in the midst of the strategic plan to improve accreditation, graduation, literacy, enrollment, and more
December 5, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
A giant hot dog could be coming to a Kroger near you
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make stops at several Richmond area Krogers Dec. 7-8.
December 5, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
Let us answer your Nashville construction questions
If you’ve driven past high fences, work crews, and cranes and wondered what’s going on, don’t worry. Leave the construction investigating to us.
December 1, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
How to avoid traffic from East Broad Street bridge construction
VDOT says the I-95 bridge rehabilitation will cause nightly traffic delays
November 29, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A person stands inside an empty GRTC bus.
City
GRTC introduces proposed changes for next 10+ years of Richmond transit
Explore the proposed changes, fill out a survey to share your thoughts, and shape the official Transit Strategic Plan
November 27, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A line of RVA Bike Share bikes are docked on Broad Street by the Science Museum.
City
Share your thoughts on the Richmond Connects transportation plan
The draft plan highlights strategies to improve multimodal transportation in Richmond over the next 5-10 years and beyond
November 22, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
5 pre-Thanksgiving parties around Richmond
Whether you’re back in town or just love an excuse to party, check out these shindigs at local bars and restaurants around the River City.
November 21, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A woman strikes a yoga pose on top of a wooden bench.
Travel and Outdoors
Flow at these Seattle yoga studios
Check out these 17 yoga studios around the Emerald City, which offer private classes, trauma-informed healing, and sessions set to rap music.
November 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
Work it with these 12 business and networking groups in Richmond
Meet other entrepreneurs, share ideas, and make lasting connections with these local events.
November 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
The Kickers rebranded their subscription service — here’s how it works
See what CityStadium+ offers in terms of ticket deals, discounts, and deals for the Kickers and the upcoming W League RVA team
November 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Wellness
Flow at these Chattanooga yoga studios
Check out these 14 yoga studios around the Scenic City, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more offerings.
November 8, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
Pre-order Thanksgiving dinner — and dessert — at these local restaurants
A cornucopia of local restaurants where you can fill out your holiday feast.
November 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Contents of iconic Cactus House up for auction
Buz and Chloe Pemberton have outfitted their Glen Allen home, the Saguaro Hill estate, as a Southwestern oasis for 40+ years.
November 6, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
The ultimate Richmond mac and cheese map
No matter where you are in Richmond, you’re probably only a few blocks — or fewer — from delicious mac and cheese from a local restaurant.
November 3, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Groundbreaking of the Buncombe County General Services Complex
City
Let us answer your Asheville construction questions
If you’ve driven past high fences, work crews, and cranes and wondered what’s going on, don’t worry. Leave the investigating to us.
November 3, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Mark your calendar for these First Friday November events
The Arts District will be abuzz this Friday with community events — catch them this month before the seasons change.
November 1, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
City Council looks to create Public Utilities and Services Commission
Public hearing on the books for Nov. 13 to discuss new advisory commission for public utilities
November 1, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
See what grade the James River got for 2023
The James River Association released its State of the James report for 2023
October 26, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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