Inside Richmond: The City's Pulse

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Episode 34 - Inside Richmond: The City’s Pulse - Revitalize Richmond and Our City’s Next Chapter

2026-10-1935:27

In episode 34 of Inside Richmond: The City’s Pulse, host Kalleigh Smith and Mayor Oler are joined by Dakota Collins from Earlham College’s Revitalize Richmond initiative to talk about the changes taking shape downtown and what residents can expect next. From restoring historic buildings to creating new housing, supporting local businesses, and connecting more people to downtown, the conversation explores how Earlham College and community partners are working together to move Richmond forward....

Episode 33 - Inside Richmond: The City’s Pulse - Parks, Events, and the People Making It Happen

2026-09-1429:01

This week on Inside Richmond: The City’s Pulse, guest host Kalleigh Smith welcomes Kristi Cruse to talk about Richmond Parks and Recreation, the Richmond Farmers Market, and the opportunities you might be missing right in your own backyard. Think there’s nothing to do in Richmond? This episode might change your mind. From JUCO (Just Us Kids Outdoors), a longtime free summer camp, to seasonal festivals and family activities, Kalleigh and Kristi explore how our parks bring people together witho...

Episode 32 - Inside Richmond: The City’s Pulse - Richmond’s Biggest Challenges and the Opportunity That Lies Within with Mayor Ron Oler

2026-08-1534:03

What does a day in the life of Richmond’s mayor actually look like? For Mayor Ron Oler, it can start with the phone ringing before sunrise and change completely before he ever makes it through the day’s calendar. Mayor Ron Oler joins host Lindsay Darnell on Inside Richmond: The City’s Pulse for a behind-the-scenes look at what municipal leadership really looks like in Richmond. From packed schedules, council and committee meetings, and managing people to approving purchase orders and payroll,...

Episode 31 - Inside Richmond: The City's Pulse | What Was Inside Richmond's Time Capsule?

2026-07-2330:50

A red, white, and blue safe buried beneath concrete for 50 years. A plaque counting down to July 4, 2026. On July 4, 2026, Richmond's Bicentennial time capsule was finally opened, revealing a remarkable collection of everyday history that had been waiting half a century to be seen again. On Episode 31 of Inside Richmond, we welcome Richmond Mayor Ron Oler and Sue King, archivist at the Morrisson-Reeves Library, to share the incredible story behind Richmond's 1976 Bicentennial time capsule. Fr...

Episode 30 - Inside Richmond: The City's Pulse | Richmond's Airport Is Getting a Major Upgrade

2026-07-0130:24

A modern airport terminal is about far more than appearances. It impacts safety, accessibility, economic development, and the first impression visitors have when they arrive in Richmond. Host Lindsay Darnell sits down with Richmond Municipal Airport Manager Rodney Mayse and Board of Aviation President Jonathan Meade to discuss the long-awaited terminal replacement project, the funding behind it, and why this investment matters for the community. Rodney and Jonathan explain what the new termin...

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