World-famous AI artist unveils video installation at CoStar grand opening
Its distinctive video screen facing the river was officially turned on amid fireworks and a performance from the band Caamp.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Amateur astronomer donates telescopes to inspire rural communities around Richmond
"This is a great way to get telescopes in the hands of those interested in the night skies."
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‘Turn this ballpark into Christmastown’: Squirrels unveil plan for 39-day WinterWorld attraction at CarMax Park
The offseason event will feature more than a million lights, a 12,500 square foot ice rink for skating, a six-lane ice slide, a tree maze, a Ferris wheel and what organizers promise will be the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond.
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Major Richmond apartment operator hit with multistate fair housing complaint
Even with Virginia law prohibiting discrimination, getting landlords to accept housing vouchers has been a challenge.
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The Richmonder lands $1 million national grant to build capacity
The American Journalism Project is investing $1 million in capacity building over a three-year period. Here's what it means...
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Southside land gifted for future public park
The move is the latest in a busy summer for the CRLC, which also has protected farmland in Varina and obtained the final piece for the upcoming Mayo Island park. -
Hispanic Chamber touts small-business success amid population boom in Richmond
Between 2017 and 2022, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses with at least one employee in the metro area grew by 104%. -
Pro-code refresh groups urge city to take more steps to reduce displacement
The Homes for All Our Neighbors coalition continued to call for the construction of new housing as a way to alleviate affordability problems. -
Local author Rachel Beanland’s newest book revisits a childhood home in Italy
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Documents: Former RPS facilities director was paid for six weeks after investigation due to rejected resignation
The additional pay came to light in documents newly released to The Richmonder under the state’s Freedom of Information Act, as ordered by a city judge. -
As electricity costs rise and federal tax credits wind down, Richmond hopes to move fast on solar
Currently, Richmond’s annual electricity costs are about $18.7 million.
City Government
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As electricity costs rise and federal tax credits wind down, Richmond hopes to move fast on solar
Currently, Richmond’s annual electricity costs are about $18.7 million.
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Education
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Documents: Former RPS facilities director was paid for six weeks after investigation due to rejected resignation
The additional pay came to light in documents newly released to The Richmonder under the state’s Freedom of Information Act, as ordered by a city judge.
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Features
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Arthur Ashe's statue turns 30 on Friday. It wasn't an easy road to Monument Avenue
Three decades on, here’s a look back on how this monument came into existence.
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Local News
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Amateur astronomer donates telescopes to inspire rural communities around Richmond
"This is a great way to get telescopes in the hands of those interested in the night skies."
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Newsletter
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July 15 Newsletter: Hispanic business boom
Pro-code refresh groups held a press conference urging the city to do more to prevent the displacement of existing residents. Plus, new Southside parkland, and a new novel from Rachel Beanland.
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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