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Vote ‘Views from the Treehouse’ Podcast in Best of RTD

Riverside Outfitters owner Matt Perry and I have had a blast since January putting out our Views from the Treehouse podcast. We’ve discussed all things in Richmond with guests like …

Pocahontas State Park Receives $30,000 for New Trail System

The Friends of Pocahontas State Park has been awarded a $20,000 grant from REI Richmond along with a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy. The combined $30,000 was given with the …

‘Christmas in July’: 25th Annual Parade of Lights to Be Held This Saturday

The 25th annual James River Parade of Lights will be held this Saturday, July 21 with viewing opportunities at three Richmond-area locations. The Parade of Lights, hosted by the James River Advisory Council, is …

Sports Backers Announce ‘Walmart Biz Bowl’ Corporate Games for Sept. 29

The Sports Backers today announced the inaugural ‘Walmart Biz Bowl‘ to take place on Saturday, September 29 at the River City Sportsplex. The corporate-themed challenge offers companies from around the Richmond region …

Creative, Astronomical Events on Tap at James River Park

The Friends of the James River Park’s July e-newsletter features a couple of cool-looking events that I think deserve wider attention. The first is a creative workshop with James River Park …