It's birthday week at The Richmonder!

We try not to bother you too much. We know it's annoying.

That's why our website doesn't have intrusive pop-up ads, or videos that play as soon as you click on a story.

It's why we founded The Richmonder as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which ensures we'll never prioritize clicks over mission, and we'll never endorse political candidates or causes.

But for this week only, we're going to spend a little extra time in your inbox.

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We celebrate our first birthday on Tuesday, and we've made quite an impact in that time, whether it's telling you when the water will come back on, or keeping an eye on the city budget for you.

Quality journalism isn't free, and we're grateful for your support of our mission. Our funding comes almost exclusively from Richmonders like you.

In the coming years, we want to expand our coverage of regional issues, enhance our event offerings, and reach more people — particularly those who aren't engaging with local news right now.

This week, we'll share more about our vision for The Richmonder's growth. Please help us spread the word, as we seek to add 50 new members to celebrate our birthday.

Here's to another year of connection and community,

Michael Phillips
Founding editor, The Richmonder
mphillips@richmonder.org

P.S. — Last month, more than 100,000 people read at least one article on The Richmonder's website. We'll be encouraging them to become members all week long!

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