Newcomers to the Richmond area are not a uniform group. Some have been brought in by corporate moves, while others have targeted the area for specific jobs or schools. Some have merely moved across the state; others come from completely different countries and cultures.

Tours – from walking historic neighborhoods to kayaking on the James to floating in a hot air balloon – are a great way to discover something new in and around Richmond.

Shopping is more than a mere pastime. It’s an adventure that yields great rewards. The Greater Richmond Area is filled with all sorts of shopping experiences, everything from unique and one-of-a-kind shops to major department stores.

If you are into pets, old cars, African art, politics, model trains, foreign languages, Bonsai, beekeeping or just about any thing else, there is an organization in the metro area for you.

Charter and canal cruises offer new perspective on Richmond.

Retirement communities are especially attractive to seniors who may love their homes but are weary of maintaining them.

With every stroke of their paint brushes, members of the Old Dominion Decorative Painters give comfort to another family who has lost a baby.

Newcomers have plenty of phone calls to make and coordination to do to get all of their utilities turned on.

Ready to add a new, furry family member to your home? Animal shelters and rescue groups are the perfect sources for finding a new companion.

Richmond features a variety of transportation options to meet diverse lifestyles, special needs and hectic schedules.

The dust had hardly settled at Richmond International Airport after three years of construction on a new terminal when work started in May on a 2,600-space expansion to its North Parking Garage.

No one likes waiting in line at the toll booth.

It’s no secret that driving in an unfamiliar city can be tricky.

Liaisons, schools, citizen groups help immigrants get settled.

As great as the Richmond region is, sometimes the travel bug does bite.

If your child is starting school this fall and you haven’t pre-registered, now is the time to contact your local school.

The Richmond area has mostly moderate weather, offering four distinct seasons and an average of about 44 inches of precipitation.

Don’t get overwhelmed as you adjust to your new surroundings.

During the years she was the travel writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, she found adventure, culture, history, festivals, scenery, shopping, wineries and more and when she was assigned to look for best-kept secrets in the Richmond metropolitan area, she looked for the same variety. And found it.