Richmond real estate tax bills were sent to residents with mortgages; city is working on next steps
The City of Richmond sent property tax bills to homeowners with mortgages, even though those bills are traditionally paid by the lending company.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Survey shows ‘generational divide’ in support for increasing density in Richmond
“We need to think about what the next generation who is going to be living and working here prefers just as much as existing residents who are of an older age group.”
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New Mayo Island park ‘on track’ to open in fall of 2026
A plan to turn Richmond’s Mayo Island into a mostly natural park is still on schedule to be completed by the fall of 2026.
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Granite Schoolhouse, Westham Train Station make 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places list
The inventory is released annually by nonprofit Preservation Virginia.
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Dominion Energy Riverrock adds new events to stay fresh and exciting as it enters its 17th year
Attendees should expect “to see a lot and have the opportunity to try a lot.”
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Recent Headlines
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Children’s Hospital of Richmond opens region’s first certified pollen tracking site
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Tattoo artists continue to flock to Richmond as its reputation grows
"The quality of tattooing and the quality of art, music, and food is way better in Richmond than most places.” -
Richmond’s inspector general is out at City Hall. Leaders aren’t explaining why.
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More rain Wednesday before a weekend taste of summer
Another round of rain comes Wednesday in the form of numerous afternoon showers and scattered thunderstorms, then a drier period will follow for a few days. -
10 takeaways from the new Richmond budget
The new budget plan will take effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2026. -
Water regulators say Richmond’s system wasn’t set up to get accurate fluoride data
Despite the uncertainty over exactly what occurred, the state notice largely aligns with the city’s assurances the situation didn’t create a health hazard.
City Government
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Richmond real estate tax bills were sent to residents with mortgages; city is working on next steps
The City of Richmond sent property tax bills to homeowners with mortgages, even though those bills are traditionally paid by the lending company.
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Education
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A charter middle school wants to open in Richmond, but the path to approval is far from certain
It has been more than 10 years since the state has received a public charter school application.
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Features
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Granite Schoolhouse, Westham Train Station make 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places list
The inventory is released annually by nonprofit Preservation Virginia.
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Local News
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Survey shows ‘generational divide’ in support for increasing density in Richmond
“We need to think about what the next generation who is going to be living and working here prefers just as much as existing residents who are of an older age group.”
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Newsletter
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May 16 Newsletter: Mayo Island park update
Plus, two new additions to a list of historic sites, Riverrock returns this weekend, counting pollen high above Richmond, and a final call for 25 in '25 nominations.
Sports
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John Marshall basketball coach leaving for Petersburg High
Petersburg's City Council went into closed session last month to discuss awarding a contract to a nonprofit affiliated with the coach.
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