For decades, Richmond mandated tidy lawns. A new proposal would give native plants more leeway.
Setting the appropriate criteria has been a challenge for the city.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported
Pyro Shows, the contractor, apologized and said it will investigate.
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Avula pitches meals, property tax cuts to win support for sales tax for Richmond schools
“If we're asking Richmonders to approve a new tax, then we should also look for every opportunity to pair that with a reduced tax somewhere else.”
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GRTC: Service cuts may be necessary after private fundraising push finds few takers
GRTC has been struggling to sustain its popular fare-free policy after state and federal funding that paid for it ran out two years ago.
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The Richmonder 25: Meet the 2026 honorees
The Richmonder 25 program honors the people who make us proud to be Richmonders!
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Recent Headlines
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Bob Burrus, a civic leader who led McGuire Woods to national prominence, dies at 91
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The Richmonder 25: Joe Kelleher went back to school in his 80s to help veterans with PTSD
Kelleher is also working with members of the Joint Legislative Council of Veterans on passing legislation based in part on his work with veteran PTSD groups. -
Chesterfield Board proposes property tax cut if 1% sales tax increase for schools passes
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WATCH: Richmond's first Parallel Parking Championship, featuring NASCAR driver Noah Gragson
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EDA offers partial access to CarMax Park entrance during WinterWorld; Squirrels owner blasts proposal as 'wholly unacceptable'
"If this is how the duration of your tenancy at CarMax Park is going to proceed, then we have a long and arduous road ahead of us." -
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 100th solar installation
Participating homeowners pay a $15 to $25 monthly lease payment for 10 years, at which time the panels become theirs.
City Government
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Avula pitches meals, property tax cuts to win support for sales tax for Richmond schools
“If we're asking Richmonders to approve a new tax, then we should also look for every opportunity to pair that with a reduced tax somewhere else.”
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Education
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City will receive early access to tax money, intends to use it to support RPS
The decision comes after RPS found itself in an $8.9 million budget hole.
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Features
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After years of hype, a giant indoor waterpark and resort opens soon in Spotsylvania. Here’s what you need to know
It’s being described as a game changer for the state, with impacts that will be felt in Richmond.
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Local News
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'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported
Pyro Shows, the contractor, apologized and said it will investigate.
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Newsletter
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July 24 Newsletter: Lawn length debates
Plus, Habitat for Humanity goes solar, Squirrels squabbling continues, and Richmond's first parallel parking event draws a famous name. And the latest edition of The Richmonder 25.
Sports
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After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
"I’m going to treasure this forever."
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