7 takeaways from Richmond’s FY27 budget process
The new budget — which avoids layoffs and major service cuts but has few major new initiatives or programs — will take effect July 1.
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RPS cancels all after-school activities Monday due to 'insufficient personnel'
RPS sent the message at 2:42 p.m. on. Monday.
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83 units of affordable housing for seniors arrives on Richmond's Southside
It was a space previously occupied by a train servicing station, which has been repurposed into a community room as part of the development.
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For some Richmond students, virtual school became a lifeline. Now it's about to disappear.
“He went from being despondent, basically not leaving his room and his phone and not talking at dinner, to applying to college, having open conversations with us.”
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Ahead of final budget vote, Council members praise overhauled process
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Led by the state's best player, Matoaca softball's success starts with community
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PHOTOS: Richmond Ivy open the season with a win in front of 5,324 fans
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A former Virginia Union student returned to finish his degree – alongside his daughter
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Richmond Free Press donates 34-year archive to city library ahead of building sale
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Branch Museum pays tribute to golden era of Best Products
The exhibition serves as a fitting tribute to Eddie Slipek and Frances Lewis, who died in the past year.
City Government
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7 takeaways from Richmond’s FY27 budget process
The new budget — which avoids layoffs and major service cuts but has few major new initiatives or programs — will take effect July 1.
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Education
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RPS cancels all after-school activities Monday due to 'insufficient personnel'
RPS sent the message at 2:42 p.m. on. Monday.
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Features
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Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
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Local News
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A former Virginia Union student returned to finish his degree – alongside his daughter
Four decades ago, Reggie told his mother, Shirley B. Tennyson, that he would one day finish college.
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Newsletter
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May 11 Newsletter: Virtual Academy powers down
City Council is set to approve Richmond's budget tonight. Plus, a Virginia Union graduate fulfills a promise he made to his mom more than 40 years ago, and the Richmond Ivy have started a new season.
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Sports
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Led by the state's best player, Matoaca softball's success starts with community
She has already committed to the University of Tennessee.
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