In code refresh, proposal to allow small businesses in neighborhoods draws mixed reviews
Depending on where you put it, the neighborhood store is a blessing or a curse.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Two anti-Trump protests will take place downtown Saturday. Organizers disagree over who’s to blame.
“I don’t see a problem with people having two different ways to express their opposition to what’s happening in our country.”
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Branch director Kristin Cavallo will return to her role as CEO of Martin
Danny Robinson is retiring to accept a residency as an artist in France.
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'We are managing so much change': Mayor, experts discuss the path ahead for Richmond
The mayor participated in a series of onstage chats with community figures that focused on some of Richmond’s big challenges and successes.
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'Teacher of life': Benedictine's Gibrall mentored, guided cadets over the years
"He was just such a peaceful, thoughtful, gentle, genuine guy. That’s how I think of him now.”
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Freeman defeats Tucker in softball matchup
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J.R. Tucker girls basketball coach retiring after 37 years
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Ground-nesting bees are a spring phenomenon in Richmond
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Fuchsia Freedom Garden in Jackson Ward springs forward with growth
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Police impound a car used in 'street takeover' on Saturday
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At St. Peter's, volunteers drive a program that is part of a downtown safety net
“These volunteers are essential to the church, not only because they provide direct assistance to people experiencing homelessness, but also because they embody the principle of helping others and promote a sense of community among parishioners.”
City Government
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'We are managing so much change': Mayor, experts discuss the path ahead for Richmond
The mayor participated in a series of onstage chats with community figures that focused on some of Richmond’s big challenges and successes.
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Education
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School funding is often the biggest budget fight. Why hasn't Richmond found a better way?
Members from both sides are now saying different things as to whether or not the formula exists.
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Features
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Ground-nesting bees are a spring phenomenon in Richmond
As the temperatures rise, species of ground-nesting bees will appear for a number of weeks.
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Local News
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Two anti-Trump protests will take place downtown Saturday. Organizers disagree over who’s to blame.
“I don’t see a problem with people having two different ways to express their opposition to what’s happening in our country.”
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Newsletter
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March 27 Newsletter: Dueling protests
Starting in the 1920s, Richmond moved away from allowing small businesses inside residential neighborhoods. Should the practice return? Plus, a recap of Mayor Danny Avula's State of the City address.
Sports
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Freeman defeats Tucker in softball matchup
A take-nothing-for-granted mindset served the Mavericks well.
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