New Fan hotel opens bookings with a price point near the top of the market
The building itself was formerly a senior living facility, and will be the first upscale hotel located directly in the Fan.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Richmond gets eight new opportunity zones
The zones open up the possibility of tax incentives for investors who put their money into projects in the economically distressed areas.
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With eye toward 2027, Mills Godwin claims bragging rights over Deep Run
QB Roberts accounts for two TDs as Eagles cruise to easy victory over Wildcats
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Richmond voters said yes to a higher sales tax for schools. What happens now?
Legislation that would drop the real estate tax rate by four cents has been pushed back until March 2027.
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As Richmond's climate changes, so must its trees
In Richmond, the sugar maple isn’t a happy camper.
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City Government
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Richmond voters said yes to a higher sales tax for schools. What happens now?
Legislation that would drop the real estate tax rate by four cents has been pushed back until March 2027.
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Education
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DSA candidate Jackie McDonnough stuns Anne Holton, wins 6th District school board seat
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Features
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At audiobook club, a solitary hobby becomes a group connector
In Richmond, there seems to be a club for almost everyone. For the people in RVA Readers and Writers, it’s the smorgasbord of things to do that draws them in.
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Local News
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New Fan hotel opens bookings with a price point near the top of the market
The building itself was formerly a senior living facility, and will be the first upscale hotel located directly in the Fan.
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Newsletter
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Nov. 6 Newsletter: Inflation hits the firehouse
As Richmond celebrates Tree Week, a replacement program is underway in the Fan. Plus, Richmond's Civilian Review Board hasn't had much to do.
Sports
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Brunswick Academy's dynamic duo too much for Blessed Sacrament Huguenot
Vikings' Wells, Reese combine for six touchdowns in private-schools' 8-man title game
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