Chances are, Spotify 2025 Wrapped is filling your social media feeds, and we're taking inspiration to recap Richmond's top stories of the year, but first, let's take a look at the stats:

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You've read 242 newsletters this year. In those newsletters, we welcomed a new City Editor, played around with some fresh looks, and shared over 1,000 News Notes. Thanks for being here!

We keep tabs on what you engage with the most to make sure our newsletters are always packed with what you want to see. So let's see which RICtoday articles reigned supreme?

City guides

We already know Richmonders love getting out and about in the community, but of our 25 go-to city guides, which ones were visited the most?

Bring home a bouquet of flowers for yourself or for a loved one at Dorey Park Farmers Market. | Photo by Dragonswood Farm, @dragonswoodfarm

1. Farmers markets
2. Volunteer opportunities
3. Weekly trivia nights

News articles

You're locked in for down-to-earth local narratives, like our interview with Dot's Back Inn, but you're also keen on keeping up with the latest news announcements.

Dot (left) and Cookie (right) standing in front of her newly founded restaurant in 1990. | Photo via Dot's Back Inn

1. Dot's Back Inn: A love letter to "the quintessential Richmond server "
2. VCU Rams + UR Spiders join the NCAA Tournament
3. New build proposal could replace the James Monroe Building

Plan aheads

At the end of each month, we update our signature "plan ahead" article to prepare you for the most anticipated upcoming events. Which monthly roundups garnered the most curious clicks in 2025?

Get social this spring season, from busy festivals crowds to quiet, quaint gatherings. | Photo by RICtoday

1. October
2. May
3. February

Events

Now, let's get more specific. Across 12 months of weekday newsletters, which individual events caught your interest the most? Looks like the fall season takes the crown this year.

1. Richmond Oktoberfest, October
2. Hardywood Bluegrass Festival, November
3. Museum District Art Walk, October

Editor's pick

What were my favorite pieces to write in 2025? The ones where our readers pitched in. Here are three examples of how you stepped up to help us share the best local insight.

1. Richmond pets: Paws up for the pups + our reigning cats
2. Richmonders share their beginner-friendly bike advice
3. Your small biz's favorite small biz