Manchester residents worry wave of bridge projects could cut off bike-ped access across river for years
Plans are underway to replace the Manchester Connection, a pedestrian bridge that crosses Norfolk Southern’s railroad tracks and ties into the popular Potterfield Bridge.
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Richmond cyclist completes cross-country bike ride, raising more than $250,000 for Type 1 Diabetes research
“I really felt restored in my faith in mankind.”
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Richmond officials roll out ‘trust policy’ to boost protection for immigrants
Mayor Danny Avula and the Richmond City Council are enacting a formal set of rules aiming to protect immigrant communities.
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Two men arrested in connection with 25 Honda thefts in Richmond
Police located a chop shop in Petersburg with dozens of Honda parts including motors linked to vehicles stolen from Richmond.
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Richmond courthouse closes due to water emergency
Officials closed Richmond’s John Marshall Courts Building Monday morning after broken water pipes caused flooding inside the building.
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Richmond officials roll out ‘trust policy’ to boost protection for immigrants
Mayor Danny Avula and the Richmond City Council are enacting a formal set of rules aiming to protect immigrant communities.
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Education
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With more growth on the horizon, Chesterfield opts to level capacity between old and new schools
Last academic year, Curtis Elementary was at roughly 96% capacity, according to the county’s website.
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Features
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At audiobook club, a solitary hobby becomes a group connector
In Richmond, there seems to be a club for almost everyone. For the people in RVA Readers and Writers, it’s the smorgasbord of things to do that draws them in.
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Richmond cyclist completes cross-country bike ride, raising more than $250,000 for Type 1 Diabetes research
“I really felt restored in my faith in mankind.”
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Newsletter
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Oct. 21 Newsletter: Building immigrant trust
Richmond's new "trust policy" promises the city won't discriminate based on citizenship or share immigration data about residents. Plus: Manchester connectivity, courthouse flooding and Honda thefts.
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Sports
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High school football: Panthers bare their claws as Highland Springs looms in Week 9
Hermitage's running game was unstoppable in Friday's rout of Glen Allen
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