Richmond man has run on all 2,200 of the city's streets
Millikan was previously in the news for setting a Guinness world record for the fastest marathon dressed as a lumberjack.
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Spanning the city
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Audit: Richmond Retirement System lost $415K from payments to dead people
In total, 44 deceased people were identified as having received improper payments.
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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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Southside nonprofit has $350k federal grant canceled as turbulent funding environment continues
“It does feel like we’re all feeling the same anxiety.”
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Parks department retools urban ranger role in light of January shooting
“I think it's going to strengthen the existing outdoor education program and strengthen and improve and focus the park ranger program.”
Donor Q&A: How do we choose which people to quote?
Plus, what funds do City Council members control on their own, what's up with Government Road, and what can we do with a vacant block downtown?
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Officials say correct tax rebate checks should go out by June 30
Several council members voiced frustration at the city’s inability to give taxpayers relief they were promised when the council approved the rebate plan last fall.
City Government
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Audit: Richmond Retirement System lost $415K from payments to dead people
In total, 44 deceased people were identified as having received improper payments.
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City Council’s apparent $50K budget boost for Michelle Mosby’s nonprofit was an error, official says
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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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Donor Q&A: How do we choose which people to quote?
Plus, what funds do City Council members control on their own, what's up with Government Road, and what can we do with a vacant block downtown?
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Local News
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Richmond man has run on all 2,200 of the city's streets
Millikan was previously in the news for setting a Guinness world record for the fastest marathon dressed as a lumberjack.
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Newsletter
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May 9 Newsletter: Richmond charter school proposal gets state committee blessing
Plus, a turbulent funding environment for nonprofits continues, and the Parks department is rethinking the city's urban ranger role. Also, a peek into our recent donor q&a.
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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