NL Headline: Hey Google... What did MKT City search this year?
It may come as no surprise that the Olympics was one of the most-searched topics on Google this year, but what about the fact that NBA star Anthony Edwards was the second-most searched Olympian in Richmond?

2024’s Google Year in Search is out, and its local search function provides an interesting peek into our city’s queries. Take a look at what we were searching most this year. Pro tip: The data is combined from Richmond and Petersburg.

Top local searches

Top trending songs | Kendrick Lamar captured the first and second spots on the list with "Not Like Us" and "Euphoria," followed by "Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan.
Top trending matches | Three of Richmond's trending sporting events were NFL games, including two Chiefs games — the Super Bowl and their 2024-25 season opener against the Ravens.

Top trending “near me” searches in the Richmond area

Eclipse glasses near me | Okay, we can't tell you there's a similar total solar eclipse around the corner. But if April's event had you looking to the stars, check out a Richmond Astronomical Society Skywatch event in the new year.
Bowtie near me | We assume this is movie theater related (good news on that front), but we're here for local fashion too.
Where to vote near me | Keep up with City Hall news as Richmond transitions to a new mayor, City Council, and School Board members.

The fact that "RICtoday" wasn’t a top local search only hurts our feelings a little bit. There’s always next year.