Neon Moon: The story of Richmond’s own neon sign
For decades Richmond’s unique neon open sign has been hiding in plain sight.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Amtrak cuts two morning routes to D.C. in response to Key Bridge construction
Morning commuters will need to rise extra early to catch the train.
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Celebrating 10 years, local puppet group wants to make the art form mainstream
When Heidi Rugg co-founded Puppets Off Broad Street in 2015, she had in mind a simple mission: to spread her passion for puppetry around Richmond.
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Richmond’s ‘Operation Vaporize’ cracks down on illegal vape shop activity
To date, ‘Operation Vaporize’ has shut down 18 of 30 vape shops around the city that it has inspected.
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Amid affordable housing push, homes for the lowest incomes are a tough nut to crack
“The need in this space is getting greater and greater.”
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High school basketball: Steward girls bounce back for win over John Marshall
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In Richmond, what is ‘affordable’ housing?
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Youngkin’s budget doesn’t fund Richmond’s request for water system money
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Tito's is Virginia's favorite booze for the 8th straight year
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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.” -
Dominion unveils silent generator that uses solar power
“This is the next generation of mobile power sources.”
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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Amtrak cuts two morning routes to D.C. in response to Key Bridge construction
Morning commuters will need to rise extra early to catch the train.
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Newsletter
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Dec. 22 Newsletter: Neon moon
You'll recognize this sign when you see it. Plus, bad news for morning Amtrak commuters, Richmond gets serious about cracking down on vape shops, and an upcoming puppet festival.
Sports
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High school basketball: Steward girls bounce back for win over John Marshall
After three quarters, the Justices lead dwindled to a tenuous 39-34.
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