Final water report released; city estimates the crisis will cost $5 million
One question that has been asked since the outage is why backup generators weren’t turned on.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Groundbreaking for Shockoe Institute highlights stories of Richmond’s history
“That simple idea, the story of the struggle to expand human freedom, is what animates us here at the Shockoe Institute.”
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Richmond budget proposal makes several quiet changes to high-profile policies
Avula sent the City Council an apology on behalf of his administration, saying he too had just learned about the changes.
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State pushing for quicker alerts when water problems occur
“With stronger oversight, we can prevent such issues from escalating into full-blown crises.”
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Richmond once again one of the nation's hotspots for allergies
It's possible this year will be slightly better given how cold the winter was, one expert said.
Spring swings continue as we move between frost and warmth
The temperature swings will continue for the next two weeks. And, how does Arctic ice impact Richmond?
Recent Headlines
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After rebate check error, Richmond has second mailing problem, this time with debt letters
For the second time in two weeks, Richmond officials announced they made a mistake when trying to send money-related mail to residents. -
On Faith and Values: Snap Out of It!
In years past, my wife would frequently mow our lawn, and I would frequently arrive home and not notice. -
Richmond School Board members working on policy addressing AI
The Richmond School Board is in the beginning stages of drafting a policy surrounding artificial intelligence in schools. -
A new courthouse is needed, but funding and details remain in dispute
Richmond’s seven Circuit Court judges threatened to take legal action against the city if it didn’t begin to tackle a situation they described as “untenable.” -
Dilapidated downtown parking garage will be demolished soon to make way for future development
One of Richmond’s most infamous buildings may finally be nearing its end. -
Turnover in Richmond city government is down
Since 2022, turnover at the city of Richmond has fallen from 15.7% to 9.2%.
City Government
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Final water report released; city estimates the crisis will cost $5 million
One question that has been asked since the outage is why backup generators weren’t turned on.
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Education
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Richmond School Board members working on policy addressing AI
The Richmond School Board is in the beginning stages of drafting a policy surrounding artificial intelligence in schools.
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Features
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A forest grows in Swansboro
Tiny forests can grow as much as 10 times faster than conventional forests.
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Local News
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Groundbreaking for Shockoe Institute highlights stories of Richmond’s history
“That simple idea, the story of the struggle to expand human freedom, is what animates us here at the Shockoe Institute.”
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Newsletter
Sports
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VCU welcomes new basketball coach with a promise to spend $4-5 million on players this year
"It's one of those things where it shows that VCU is a top program nationally."
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