Richmond's most Googled things in 2022

• Richmond was the only place in the country where users searched most for "batting cages near me."
• African Pit Vipers were the top trending animal this year, presumably because a local was bitten by his pet viper in March.

For context, gas prices, public libraries and N95 masks topped the searches in some other Axios Local cities.

• So Richmond, never stop being Richmond — the “hold my beer” city of Google search.

The top "near me" Google searches from Richmond:

• ⚾ Batting cages.
• 👗 Prom dresses.
• 🤑 Gas prices.
• 🏠 Homeless shelter.
• ⛽️ Cheapest gas.
• 🥘 Ethiopian food.
• 👨‍💻 Remote jobs.
• 🧘 Pilates.
• 🥢 Poke bowl.
• 🎸 Concerts.

🥣 Acai bowls were the top trending recipe in Richmond, and rap was the most-searched music genre. 🎤