Manchester makes a big investment in public art
"More foot traffic would mean more investment in the community and infrastructure."
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Richmond’s health department wants to help you find free condoms for Valentine’s Day
More than 20 groups are giving out free condoms as part of a statewide effort to promote safer sex and reduce the risk of spreading STIs.
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Woman files $3M lawsuit against Siné over altercation that led to felony charge for bouncer
Images filed in court show DeSantiago sprawled on the floor and the bouncer who allegedly knocked her out holding a stun gun as a crowd looked on.
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‘Farewell’: Richmond Free Press ceases publication
Richmond’s Black newspaper announced that it will end all publication this week after 34 years.
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Controversial Grove Ave. development wins permit after scaling back plans
“I believe we can add needed housing in Richmond without losing what people love about their neighborhoods.”
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Recent Headlines
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Manchester prevails over Highland Springs in matchup of girls basketball powerhouses
The Lancers reached the VHSL Class 6 state championship game in each of the past three years and won in 2024. -
‘I do not want to make any of these cuts’: Kamras defends proposed RPS budget at Town Hall
The budget also is missing $3 million in historic tax credits from the rebuilding of Fox Elementary, which were accelerated a year. -
Avula, six City Councilors strike compromise on funding Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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Council asks Avula admin to consider lower property taxes, higher pay for contract janitors
Both requests came in the form of non-binding resolutions, which means Avula can take them into consideration but isn’t required to do what the Council wants. -
Pilot to examine energy costs at aging public housing complex
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Audit finds city fell short on paying required revenues into Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Some fixes for the audit’s findings may already be underway.
City Government
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Avula, six City Councilors strike compromise on funding Affordable Housing Trust Fund
The new plan devotes real estate taxes to the trust fund beginning July 1, 2028.
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Education
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‘I do not want to make any of these cuts’: Kamras defends proposed RPS budget at Town Hall
The budget also is missing $3 million in historic tax credits from the rebuilding of Fox Elementary, which were accelerated a year.
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Features
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These 11 store designs shook up the world of retail – and started in Richmond
"The whole concept behind it was to take something that no one even considered architecture ... and then transforming it."
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Dukes, delegates and duels: How a charcoal ‘warming machine’ witnessed centuries of Virginia history
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Local News
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Richmond’s health department wants to help you find free condoms for Valentine’s Day
More than 20 groups are giving out free condoms as part of a statewide effort to promote safer sex and reduce the risk of spreading STIs.
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Newsletter
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Feb. 13 Newsletter: Manchester's murals
A big bet on public art in the Southside neighborhood. Plus, an alleged violent encounter at a Richmond bar, a density compromise, and thoughts on the Richmond Free Press announcing it will cease publication.
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Sports
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Manchester prevails over Highland Springs in matchup of girls basketball powerhouses
The Lancers reached the VHSL Class 6 state championship game in each of the past three years and won in 2024.
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