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Richmond's rise through the New York Times' lens

Decades of travel stories reveal Richmond's shift from history stop to vibrant cultural hub.

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The New York Times recently dropped <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its latest guide" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/45363236.98/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vaW50ZXJhY3RpdmUvMjAyNi8wNC8yMy90cmF2ZWwvdGhpbmdzLXRvLWRvLXJpY2htb25kLmh0bWw_dW5sb2NrZWRfYXJ0aWNsZV9jb2RlPTEuZEZBLnI2eG0uZ3Y3VW85eUFFN3g1JnNtaWQ9bnl0Y29yZS1pb3Mtc2hhcmUmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3AjY29tbWVudHNDb250YWluZXI/621cf7632d0d7c1ea2551892B7c39bd73#_ga=2.195295272.585301871.1777230292-1656551071.1771274772" data-vars-content-id="413adb20-7c5d-4e1b-a566-e304d8f52dc6" data-vars-headline="Richmond&#x27;s rise through the New York Times&#x27; lens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/45363236.98/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vaW50ZXJhY3RpdmUvMjAyNi8wNC8yMy90cmF2ZWwvdGhpbmdzLXRvLWRvLXJpY2htb25kLmh0bWw_dW5sb2NrZWRfYXJ0aWNsZV9jb2RlPTEuZEZBLnI2eG0uZ3Y3VW85eUFFN3g1JnNtaWQ9bnl0Y29yZS1pb3Mtc2hhcmUmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3AjY29tbWVudHNDb250YWluZXI/621cf7632d0d7c1ea2551892B7c39bd73#_ga=2.195295272.585301871.1777230292-1656551071.1771274772" target="_self">its latest guide</a> on how to spend a weekend in Richmond, the pub&#x27;s fifth travel feature on RVA in recent years.Why it matters: The Times&#x27; evolving coverage not only tracks the city&#x27;s evolution from a sleepy Southern town to a must-visit cultural destination. It helps cement it for a national audience.

Henrico to start $300M water main construction this summer

That's two years ahead of schedule, reflecting the urgency around Henrico having a backup water source.

Water

Henrico is fast-tracking part of its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$300 million water main" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/10/07/henrico-county-water-pipeline-project-reduce-reliance-on-richmond" data-vars-content-id="2f28cfd3-bdaa-4e7e-856e-b27c9144010a" data-vars-headline="Henrico to start $300M water main construction this summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/10/07/henrico-county-water-pipeline-project-reduce-reliance-on-richmond" target="_self">$300 million water main</a> project, with construction starting this summer — about two years ahead of schedule.Why it matters: The accelerated timeline reflects Henrico officials&#x27; urgency around having a backup to Richmond&#x27;s water system, after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last year&#x27;s crisis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/01/13/richmond-water-crisis-timeline" data-vars-content-id="2f28cfd3-bdaa-4e7e-856e-b27c9144010a" data-vars-headline="Henrico to start $300M water main construction this summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/01/13/richmond-water-crisis-timeline" target="_self">last year&#x27;s crisis</a> left parts of the region without drinkable water for days.

Richmond bucks "accidental landlord" trend amid hot housing market

About 1.5% of listings flipped to rentals, as strong demand keeps metro Richmond's housing market competitive.

Real Estate

Around 1.5% of metro Richmond&#x27;s rental listings on Zillow are from sellers the platform calls &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="accidental landlords" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zillow.com/research/accidental-landlords-36151/" data-vars-content-id="54953c9b-21e9-42eb-b8ba-6df1cd9bedde" data-vars-headline="Richmond bucks &quot;accidental landlord&quot; trend amid hot housing market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zillow.com/research/accidental-landlords-36151/" target="_blank">accidental landlords</a>.&quot;Why it matters: That&#x27;s one of the lowest shares in the nation of people who pulled their homes off the market and rented them out instead.

Move over royals: Cher is headed to Richmond Forum

The music icon will speak at The Richmond Forum in November, joining a packed 2026-27 lineup.

Culture

Cher is headed to Richmond this fall to kick off The Richmond Forum&#x27;s next season. Why it matters: Forget about the British Royals and their snubbing of Richmond during their Virginia trip, American royalty is incoming.

Kings Dominion brings big coasters and family fun to Richmond

Kings Dominion's Spring Sale through April 5 includes a free upgrade to a Gold Pass with access to more parks and free parking.

Things to Do

Spring break is around the corner, and summer isn&#x27;t far behind — for families around Richmond, that means one thing: time to get out and make some memories.What you need to know: Kings Dominion is opening daily from March 28 to April 5, giving families a go-to destination during spring break.<ul><li>The park will stay open on select days afterward, keeping the momentum going as the 2026 season ramps up.</li><li>Plus, get free access to more parks — and free parking — with a free upgrade to a Gold Pass during the Six Flags&#x27; Spring Sale.</li></ul>

Explore the history of immigration in Virginia

"We the People" at Virginia Museum of History & Culture opens March 21 to tell 250 years of stories of U.S. immigrants.

People from around the world have shaped Virginia&#x27;s story for more than two centuries — building businesses, strengthening communities and redefining what it means to be American.What you need to know: A new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture, &quot;We the People: The World in Our Commonwealth,&quot; is a signature component of the museum&#x27;s multi-year slate commemorating America&#x27;s 250th anniversary.<ul><li>It opens March 21 and runs through Sept. 7 at the museum&#x27;s Arthur Ashe Boulevard campus.</li></ul>

RetirePath helps Virginians save for the future

RetirePath offers IRAs for all Virginians — no employer required.

Business

Roughly half of workers in the U.S. don&#x27;t have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan — and nearly one in five older Americans report having no retirement savings at all.A solution: In 2023, Virginia started a simple, state-sponsored solution called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RetirePath" data-vars-click-url="https://www.retirepathva.com/" data-vars-content-id="3067bd26-4f01-4334-bffa-dd37798d2980" data-vars-headline="RetirePath helps Virginians save for the future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.retirepathva.com/" target="_blank">RetirePath</a> that unlocks personal access to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) — without the need for an employer sponsor —and helps workers save directly from their paychecks.

Make history part of your holiday plans this season

Find family fun, festive events and inspiring exhibits at this Richmond museum this holiday season.

Partners

The holidays are here — and Richmond&#x27;s Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture (VMHC) is a way to spend time with your community while making a difference.Why it&#x27;s important: Supporting VMHC helps ensure Virginia&#x27;s stories — from every community and era — continue to be preserved and shared in a fuller, more inclusive way.

New exhibition honors key role Virginia played in forging the nation

Virginia Museum of History & Culture's newest exhibit, "Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation," is now on display.

The Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture (VMHC) is gearing up for a big year to honor the United States of America&#x27;s 250th anniversary in 2026.The story: The commemoration kicks off with a brand new exhibition — &quot;Give Me Liberty: Virginia &amp; The Forging of a Nation&quot; — on view at the museum from March 22, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026.<ul><li>Developed in partnership with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and VA250, Virginia&#x27;s semiquincentennial planning commission, the groundbreaking exhibition will be the first of its kind to open in the nation.</li></ul>

Creations from 1 million LEGO® bricks on display at new exhibition

A 23.5-foot-long Titanic replica and more than 100 other model vehicles constructed from nearly 1 million LEGO® bricks are on view now at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

A 23.5-foot-long Titanic replica and more than 100 other model vehicles constructed from nearly 1 million LEGO® bricks are on view now at the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture.

The ultimate overview of downtown Richmond’s 8 neighborhoods

Venture Richmond now has a free drone-based virtual tour on its website. 🙌

Development

Get up to date: Venture Richmond now has a free drone-based virtual tour on its website. 🙌<ul><li>The tour platform, created by Vistity, serves as a virtual gateway to downtown Richmond — so users can embark on immersive tours and explore the economic landscape through their screens from anywhere.</li></ul>

Explore Coca-Cola Consolidated’s $50M investment in sustainable growth

With a $50 million investment in Sandston, Coke Consolidated is boosting economic growth at the campus and in local Virginia communities. 💪

Coke Consolidated has called Sandston home for almost a decade, employing nearly 450 residents in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, equipment services, the Red Classic Truck fleet and transportation.Now its new state-of-the-art building — unveiled on March 25 with Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other elected officials — will further economic growth at the campus and in the surrounding Virginia community.

Tell us your Richmond love stories

If you met and fell in love in this city, we want to hear about it

Dating

If there&#x27;s one thing about me, it&#x27;s that I love a good love story.Why it matters: With Valentine&#x27;s Day about a week away, it&#x27;s the perfect time to tell me your stories about meeting and falling in love in Richmond, whether or not it lasted — but especially if it did.