Lewis Ginter employees will vote Thursday on whether to unionize
The workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden filed for union representation last month amid workplace concerns voiced by some employees.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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With COVID-era support waning, Richmond's independent bookstores are finding new ways to reach readers
Many of the city’s bookstores are expanding their offerings and doubling down as hubs of local community.
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Winter weather outlook: Snow forecast not great, but all it takes is one
The cold is coming, just not to stay.
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Richmond medical marijuana company among seven businesses suing state over lucrative cannabis license
A lucrative medical marijuana license is the subject of multiple lawsuits, one alleging the license was given out by a lottery conducted by a website.
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The Richmond People’s Budget is seeking ideas on how to spend $3 million
"This is an opportunity for residents to say, ‘We need this here, now.’”
Skill game company sues Virginia AG, Henrico prosecutor, claiming ‘ongoing harassment’ from officials who say machines are banned
The next battle in Virginia’s long war over skill games will be fought over a handful of the slots-like machines in the back of a Richmond-area Buffalo Wild Wings.
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Letter: Richmond officials request mediation with VCU Health in dispute over failed development deal
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Cruffins, cronuts and croffles - it's a golden era of croissant remixes
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Richmond is buying the former Southside casino site for $5.5M. The plan for it is TBD.
The city felt it had a “very narrow window” to buy the Altria property because “other interested parties” were pursuing it. -
RPS asks School Board to expand study of how employees are being compensated
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Missing paperwork creates another delay in drawn-out Moore Street School transfer
“I’m 99.9% sure that it’s somewhere in the universe or in the clouds, I guess. ... Why it can’t be found I don’t know, but I don’t want to hold the process up.” -
Richmond Public Schools is revamping its fundraising arm. Will the gamble pay off?
“People give gifts and make donations and give contributions for charity. But they make investments for impact.”
City Government
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Richmond is buying the former Southside casino site for $5.5M. The plan for it is TBD.
The city felt it had a “very narrow window” to buy the Altria property because “other interested parties” were pursuing it.
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Education
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RPS asks School Board to expand study of how employees are being compensated
RPS hasn't done a compensation and classification study since 2017.
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Features
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With COVID-era support waning, Richmond's independent bookstores are finding new ways to reach readers
Many of the city’s bookstores are expanding their offerings and doubling down as hubs of local community.
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Local News
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Lewis Ginter employees will vote Thursday on whether to unionize
The workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden filed for union representation last month amid workplace concerns voiced by some employees.
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Letter: Richmond officials request mediation with VCU Health in dispute over failed development deal
Newsletter
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Nov. 20 Newsletter: Local bookstores (still) need support
Snow this winter? Don't count on it. Plus, lawsuits on marijuana sales and skill games, and a day of learning with ChamberRVA.
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Sports
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VCU women's basketball aiming to set attendance record on Friday night at SupportHER game
"If you love basketball, you're going to love watching this game."
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