Catching up: The amphitheater will allow free viewing once again in 2026
"We are in our off-season capital planning process right now ... and bathrooms are top of mind for us."
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Catching up: Richmond's plastic bag tax goes into effect on Jan. 1
The 5-cent charge will be applied to disposable plastic bags used by grocery stores, convenience stores and drug stores.
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Catching up: CarMax Park remains on track for April opening
The new Diamond is poised to open in April. Will it be a home run?
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Catching up: Secret Sandwich owners moving towards a summer trial
“It’s complicated” might be an understatement.
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Catching up: Pridefest met its funding goals in a challenging environment
Nationwide pressure to roll back DEI initiatives led several corporate sponsors to pull funding from the event, putting pressure on organizers to find a way to fill the gap.
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Highland Springs boys win their bracket in 804 Coaches for Change tournament
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Famed Richmond illustrator Eliza B. Askin says this is her final calendar
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Former high-ranking Richmond official Traci Deshazor chosen as next Virginia Secretary of Administration
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Thomas Dale girls win their bracket at 804 Coaches for Change event
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Catching up: Francine's finders reflect on their moment in the spotlight
The Richmonder checks in with newsmakers from the past year.
City Government
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CAO says Richmond must establish single ‘source of truth’ on city finances
“We’re going to make sure that the community knows everything that we’re doing.”
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Education
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Departing RPS board member will take over embattled district in Southeast Virginia; she was named in a recent investigation
Harris-Muhammed suggested the coordinator and herself each take a portion from the grant funds – “approximately $12,000 and $10,000 respectively – as compensation for administering the program.”
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Features
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Neon Moon: The story of Richmond’s own neon sign
For decades Richmond’s unique neon open sign has been hiding in plain sight.
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Local News
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Famed Richmond illustrator Eliza B. Askin says this is her final calendar
“I really wanted to represent the neighborhoods of Richmond.”
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Newsletter
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Dec. 24 Newsletter: Calendar queen calls it quits
Eliza B. Askin has sketched Richmond's sights for 46 years. Plus, a Richmonder's idea is now a network of community fridges, and we launch our year-end series where we catch up with newsmakers from the past year.
Sports
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Highland Springs boys win their bracket in 804 Coaches for Change tournament
“However I can help my team win is what I’m going to do."
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