
Housing authority chief says he is ‘disappointed’ by Avula’s Gilpin Court stance
"As I read the eight points from the mayor, I think many of them make sense."
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Chesterfield School Board member asked to resign by peers, Youngkin after social media post
The four other members of the Chesterfield School Board released a joint statement condemning the post.
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Former RPS chief talent officer sues School Board members, Kamras over meeting where 18 employees called for her dismissal
The lawsuit alleges that it was “settled policy” of the School Board not to allow complaints against specific employees during public comment.
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Jon Baliles: Paying tribute to The Diamond in its final days
Through all the debates over the decades about a new ballpark, The Diamond has been a beacon and a jewel for baseball lovers.
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Gibson pushing for robust FOIA library in package of City Hall transparency measures
Gibson introduced three transparency-related proposals this month that the Council is expected to take up this fall.

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Recent Headlines
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High school football report: Dinwiddie visits Highland Springs for highly anticipated matchup
Both teams bring a tradition of winning championships to the Friday night showdown. -
New Council members insist on competitive process for potential land sale to state delegate
McQuinn estimated that it would cost her and her husband around $10,000 to clean up the fallen trees and overgrown areas of the city parcel. -
Council recap: $5.8M budget transfer to pay wrongfully convicted man approved; affordable housing given a boost
The Avula administration agreed to move $2 million left in the tax sale fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. -
RPS summit with state legislators produces friction over budget requests
Bagby said he was upset the superintendent referred to the legislators as “folks across the street” while watching the news. -
Virginia Rep ‘trending in the right direction’ after emergency funding call last year
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Mushrooming development on Southside brings sidewalk and school shortfalls into focus
“I think sidewalks should be included in all new development.”
City Government
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Housing authority chief says he is ‘disappointed’ by Avula’s Gilpin Court stance
"As I read the eight points from the mayor, I think many of them make sense."
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Education
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Former RPS chief talent officer sues School Board members, Kamras over meeting where 18 employees called for her dismissal
The lawsuit alleges that it was “settled policy” of the School Board not to allow complaints against specific employees during public comment.
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Features
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25 in '25: Lorenzo Gibson’s life in motion is a lesson in discipline and patience
Through his lifelong dedication to painting and teaching martial arts, Lorenzo Gibson has developed a large fanbase.
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Local News
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Chesterfield School Board member asked to resign by peers, Youngkin after social media post
The four other members of the Chesterfield School Board released a joint statement condemning the post.
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Newsletter
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Sept. 12 Newsletter: Diamonds aren't forever
Plus, the mayor weighs in on Gilpin Court redevelopment, a City Councilor offers a new transparency initiative, a lawsuit involving the School Board, and the weekly high school football report.
Sports
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Jon Baliles: Paying tribute to The Diamond in its final days
Through all the debates over the decades about a new ballpark, The Diamond has been a beacon and a jewel for baseball lovers.
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