Maymont is using an $8 million COVID-era grant to enhance its facilities
Among the new additions will be porcupines.
Features
First Fridays turns 28; one studio owner reflects on its beginnings
First begun in February 1997, galleries, shops, restaurants, nonprofits and more open their doors in celebration of art in the Richmond community.
South Richmond nonprofit has helped hundreds of veterans who need housing
“This is a place designed with dignity and respect.”
Data: Charts showing insights on Richmond's finances
A deep dive on collective bargaining, fiscal stress, property taxes, debt, pensions and more, as told through charts presented at The Richmonder's live event.
The best of The Richmonder (so far)
Catch up on the stories and features you might have missed during our first three-and-a-half months.
The century-old trend Richmond once went crazy for: open rooftop classrooms
For several decades in the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of students who shuffled through Richmond Public Schools took their lessons, their lunches and even their daily naps on the roofs of the city’s schools — rain or shine, heat or freeze.
New documentary chronicles Alex Peavey's cancer battle
The family’s post-diagnosis motto has been, “Make plans but have no expectations.” The documentary features interviews with some of Peavey's former players, including Russell Wilson.
