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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The Richmonder 25: Firewood volunteer Steve Allen delivers warmth to Richmonders who need it
By taking wood into homes, Allen and other Project W.A.R.M. members often develop close relationships with those they help.
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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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Google’s Chesterfield data centers arrive amid shifting opinions on the facilities
“The current board does not have an appetite for any more data centers.”
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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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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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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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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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Richmond air quality upgraded to Code Purple as wildfire smoke moves south
Conditions are expected to improve through the weekend. Code Purple conditions are considered "very unhealthy" for all groups.
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Newsletter
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July 20 Newsletter: Making an indoor splash
Chesterfield pushes pause on future data centers, and Danny Avula will recommend that City Council give RPS additional money to cover its budget shortfall. Plus The Richmonder 25 returns!
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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