Power grid auction falls short of meeting 2028-29 energy needs, organizing group cites data centers
Dominion Energy also pointed to the retirement of fossil-fuel power plants and other constraints on the system.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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At 85, Franck Boynton has delivered meals to Richmond’s neediest for almost two decades
The white van he uses to make deliveries has logged over 400,000 miles and counting.
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The Richmonder 25: Larkin Garbee contributes to Jackson Ward's thriving
Standing near the Maggie Walker statue, Larkin Garbee shared what she appreciates about her neighborhood.
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The Richmonder 25: Junior Martin dances in the median to inspire you
People love what he does, and when you stand next to him on the corner, that love is made clear.
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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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Was that one of Richmond's greatest weeks of high school football ever?
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Huguenot announces its arrival with win at Highland Springs
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Robins Foundation, city support commercial beautification projects
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Midlo bounces back with win at Freeman
"Our big talk this week was (that) we need to play as a team. We need to buck up and play together." -
Virginia law requires school districts to submit a mold plan. Only 15 have.
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The Richmonder 25: Dr. Jeff Mapp goes the distance to provide pediatric care
"One of our focuses from a very early stage is how can we start to identify local practitioners, local nurses, local docs who we can work with consistently."
City Government
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State didn't send enough funds for nullified redistricting vote, leaving Richmond $375K short
Richmond officials had to spend almost $375,000 in local tax dollars to run an unplanned election that didn’t count.
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Education
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Virginia law requires school districts to submit a mold plan. Only 15 have.
The law does not give the department enforcing authority, the VDH spokesperson said.
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Features
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Richmond’s libraries have long been a place for soaking up knowledge. Now they’re soaking up runoff too.
Richmond’s public libraries have slowly been going greener.
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Local News
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Power grid auction falls short of meeting 2028-29 energy needs, organizing group cites data centers
Dominion Energy also pointed to the retirement of fossil-fuel power plants and other constraints on the system.
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Newsletter
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Sept. 4 Newsletter: A slimming strategy
Plus, the mayor has some words for the Richmond Flying Squirrels owner, the latest on the RRHA situation, and another installment of The Richmonder 25.
Sports
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Was that one of Richmond's greatest weeks of high school football ever?
With games ending with scores from 55-33 to 3-2, Week 2 was certainly one for the record books.
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