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Rich Griset

Rich Griset

Rich Griset is a freelance reporter whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and Fortune. He lives in London.

A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England

A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England


The Richmond in England inspired the Richmond in Virginia.
By Rich Griset

Richmond, Bermuda are forever linked through a momentous storm


Jamestown, Shakespeare and an airline are linked through one momentous storm.
By Rich Griset
Richmond, Bermuda are forever linked through a momentous storm

These 11 store designs shook up the world of retail – and started in Richmond


"The whole concept behind it was to take something that no one even considered architecture ... and then transforming it."
By Rich Griset
These 11 store designs shook up the world of retail – and started in Richmond

Neon Moon: The story of Richmond’s own neon sign


For decades Richmond’s unique neon open sign has been hiding in plain sight.
By Rich Griset
Neon Moon: The story of Richmond’s own neon sign

Going Up: Some of America’s biggest skyscrapers start in Chester


Curtain wall is often prefabricated at facilities like this one in Chester, then installed on site.
By Rich Griset
Going Up: Some of America’s biggest skyscrapers start in Chester

25 in '25: Rivka Swenson is looking out for Richmond's cats


Though Swenson helps hundreds of local cats each year, she knows her work will never be done.
By Rich Griset
25 in '25: Rivka Swenson is looking out for Richmond's cats

25 in '25: Sally Holzgrefe started the Fan Arts Stroll


It started with a pile of leftover steel. It has become one of the highlights of Richmond’s arts calendar.
By Rich Griset
25 in '25: Sally Holzgrefe started the Fan Arts Stroll
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