Richmond property tax bills will keep rising, report says, but city will still face ‘fiscal constraints’
The city’s spending is rising faster than the tax bills that are supposed to pay for government services, according to a consulting firm.
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6 RPS schools no longer among lowest performing in latest VDOE school ratings
“Parents are buying into it, that this is a place that’s inclusive and a place that’s safe, and parents are believing in our vision.”
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Redevelopment of Near West End church into 33 townhomes gets OK from Planning Commission
"It’s a beautiful project, we trust they’re going to do a good job with it, and it’s in keeping with the neighborhood."
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Richmond EDA tells Squirrels to clear out of The Diamond or be treated as trespassers
In addition, the lawyer for the EDA gave DiBella 30 days to resume talks with VCU over letting the team use the new stadium.
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At Richmond’s pro golf tournament, it’s out with the old and in with the youth
“It’s the event where you’ll see the most grown men cry – good or bad.”
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City Government
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Redevelopment of Near West End church into 33 townhomes gets OK from Planning Commission
"It’s a beautiful project, we trust they’re going to do a good job with it, and it’s in keeping with the neighborhood."
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Education
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6 RPS schools no longer among lowest performing in latest VDOE school ratings
“Parents are buying into it, that this is a place that’s inclusive and a place that’s safe, and parents are believing in our vision.”
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Features
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Richmond's haunted houses are a year-round effort for their owners
The work for next Halloween begins almost immediately after the last season ends.
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Local News
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Richmond EDA tells Squirrels to clear out of The Diamond or be treated as trespassers
In addition, the lawyer for the EDA gave DiBella 30 days to resume talks with VCU over letting the team use the new stadium.
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Newsletter
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Oct. 7 Newsletter: Rising taxes won't ease fiscal crunch
Plus, the city says it has the right to kick the Squirrels out of CarMax Park if they don't start negotiating with VCU, and new townhomes are coming to Grove Avenue.
Sports
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At Richmond’s pro golf tournament, it’s out with the old and in with the youth
“It’s the event where you’ll see the most grown men cry – good or bad.”
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