Avula to Squirrels’ owner: Stop suing and start negotiating
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and VCU missed a deadline set in May to resolve a contract issue over the Rams’ baseball team playing at CarMax Park.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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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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Nearly 8% of Chesterfield employees are on Ozempic-style drugs. The county says they prevent costlier issues later
This year is especially challenging, with premium prices nationwide climbing nearly 22% between 2025 and 2026.
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City councilor wants third-party inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct; RRHA board chair says investigation was handled appropriately
"The question I’m asking is who is protecting the residents?"
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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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‘That’s what high school football is about’: The Battle of Chester celebrates its 55th installment
"I couldn’t wait to be a part of the history."
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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Avula to Squirrels’ owner: Stop suing and start negotiating
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and VCU missed a deadline set in May to resolve a contract issue over the Rams’ baseball team playing at CarMax Park.
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Newsletter
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Sept. 2 Newsletter: Soaking up knowledge (and runoff)
Plus, Lewis Ginter's workers go on strike, a Chesterfield lawmaker calls for a ban on Flock, and the latest on facility conditions at Richmond Public Schools.
Sports
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‘That’s what high school football is about’: The Battle of Chester celebrates its 55th installment
"I couldn’t wait to be a part of the history."
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