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Richmond named one of America’s Best Places to Live for 2nd year in a row

Greater Richmond continues to earn its reputation as one of America’s most livable cities. For the second year in a row, Richmond has secured a spot...
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Greater Richmond arts take center stage

From top ranking exhibits to world-class performing arts groups, the Richmond Region offers a rich cultural experience for both locals and visitors. P...
Bon Secours construction
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Bon Secours hits milestone with Hanover center construction

Bon Secours Richmond Health System recently held a topping off ceremony at its upcoming Ashland Emergency Center. The March 28th ceremony included a s...
Chesterfield park
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Chesterfield County acquires 30 acres for Appomattox River park

Additional land will close a missing link in a trail network near Petersburg. Chesterfield County recently unveiled plans to turn 30 acres of land alo...
Richmond, VA
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Richmond housing now 17 percent more affordable than the U.S. average

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), a nationally recognized authority in economic, community and workforce research, finds a sligh...
RIC to offer new nonstop service to Bermuda
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RIC welcomes BermudAir and new nonstop service to Bermuda

Twice-weekly flights from Richmond (RIC) to Hamilton (BDA) start June 7 Richmond International Airport (RIC) welcomes nonstop service to Hamilton, Ber...
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at an Amazon facility featuring a group of people in business attire standing in front of the main entrance. Confetti is released as two individuals cut the blue ribbon with Amazon logos.
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Region bolsters key industries and explores new trends in 2024 

Company investments, expansions and openings across the region strengthened Greater Richmond’s economy in 2024. The region’s number of internation...
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Public transit supports Greater Richmond’s success 

Public transportation in Greater Richmond has made great strides to improve both the region’s accessibility and the quality of life for residents. F...
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Allianz nabs naming rights for new riverfront amphitheater

Weeks after Richmond’s new baseball stadium scored its naming rights deal, the city’s new riverfront amphitheater has landed a title sponsor of it...
Greater Richmond Cost of Living
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Greater Richmond ~7 percent more affordable than U.S. average

Despite rising costs across the nation, Greater Richmond remains an affordable location. With a Cost of Living Index of 93.4 in Q2 of 2024, Greater Ri...

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