Richmond and Henrico’s joint water meeting set for Monday afternoon
Richmond and Henrico County officials will convene together Monday afternoon for a joint meeting on how to strengthen the local water system after multiple disruptions and outages this year.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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By the numbers: Districts 3 and 6 top list for most code violations in 2024
More than half of the violations were classified as environmental, like out-of-control vegetation and piles of trash or other junk.
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Richmond-based election forecaster finds a niche with state legislative contests
Nuttycombe wants to create more interest in state government as a whole, feeling it is largely ignored in the current environment.
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Fire erupts in Shockoe, displacing three people
There were no injuries from the fire, but two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion.
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Density debate hits home on Hanover Ave. with proposal for 8 houses on 2 lots
“You can’t just put it in one area of the city and say the far West End’s immune from it.”
New building honors fire department's history
Neighbors said they look forward to the return of the firefighters, who left nearly a year before demolition began in March 2023.
Recent Headlines
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On Faith and Values: Dreaming— and ‘Lightening Up’
I met an elderly fellow recently who told me of a dream he’d had as a younger man and its impact it’s in his life. -
Protestors rally outside Chesterfield courthouse as ICE enters fourth day of detainments
The county’s circuit court clerk said her office is not working or affiliated with ICE, and called the detainments "an unlawful attack on our community." -
Chesterfield official says ICE detained 14 people at the county courthouse
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How long will Richmond's heat wave last?
Even though the heat peaks on Wednesday, afternoons will be in the 90s for the rest of the month. -
Audit finds ‘significant weaknesses’ with Richmond’s government purchasing cards
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Council recap: Speed camera resolution passes, vote on residency rules delayed
The amended proposal calls for Mayor Danny Avula’s administration to provide a written report to the Council by Dec. 1 that identifies possible camera locations.
City Government
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By the numbers: Districts 3 and 6 top list for most code violations in 2024
More than half of the violations were classified as environmental, like out-of-control vegetation and piles of trash or other junk.
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Education
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Richmond appeals $1.1 million, 101-seat Head Start cut after asking for 200-seat reduction
“Without these resources, the program faces a significant risk of staff loss and service disruptions, just as our improvement efforts are gaining traction.”
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Features
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Richmond issues about 11,000 parking tickets a month. We dug into the data.
In total, offenders paid $42.9 million in parking tickets over an 8-year period.
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Local News
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Richmond-based election forecaster finds a niche with state legislative contests
Nuttycombe wants to create more interest in state government as a whole, feeling it is largely ignored in the current environment.
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Newsletter
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June 27 Newsletter: Density debate hits home on Hanover
Plus, the aftermath of the Shockoe fire, more ICE activity in Chesterfield, a new website from a notable Richmonder in politics, and rumors about Levar Stoney making a future run for office.
Sports
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As VCU rebuilds its basketball team, local ties will be a priority
The new coach said VCU offers in-state athletes a great opportunity to build their brand on their home turf.
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