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Graham Moomaw

Graham Moomaw

GRAHAM MOOMAW covers City Hall after previously covering the statehouse for The Virginia Mercury and The Richmond Times-Dispatch. He can be contacted at gmoomaw@richmonder.org.

The exit interview: Levar Stoney reflects on eight years as Richmond's mayor

The exit interview: Levar Stoney reflects on eight years as Richmond's mayor

In a series of farewell events over the last few weeks, Stoney and his team have emphasized what they contend is mostly a record of progress, one that the departing mayor said has left him “at peace.”

Is Richmond giving out too many honorary street names? City Council debates cutting back.

Some officials want to limit the street designations, which require the city to make special signs at $700 a pop.

Is Richmond giving out too many honorary street names? City Council debates cutting back.

Stoney says he’s still hoping Virginia Democrats can ‘avoid’ gubernatorial primary

“I still believe that it makes more sense that we not have a competitive primary in which there is a lot of conflict and a lot of divisiveness."

Stoney says he’s still hoping Virginia Democrats can ‘avoid’ gubernatorial primary

Richmond to launch $300K pilot program to treat opioid addiction in city jail

City officials authorized using $300,000 in national opioid settlement money to help incarcerated people with drug problems.

Richmond to launch $300K pilot program to treat opioid addiction in city jail

Avula names chief of staff, starts search for new administrative leader to run City Hall

Richmond Mayor-elect Danny Avula has named his campaign manager, Lawson Wijesooriya, as his chief of staff and will use the services of The Robert Bobb Group as he starts his national search for a new chief administrative officer to oversee the operations of city government.

Avula names chief of staff, starts search for new administrative leader to run City Hall

VCU Health agrees to mediation with city over failed development, but warns state approval needed

The city believes the health system still has to honor its agreement to pay the city roughly $2.5 million per year.

VCU Health agrees to mediation with city over failed development, but warns state approval needed

'We love each other': Final City Council meeting includes heartfelt farewells

“Roads are boring. But we don’t have as many potholes as we had eight years ago. And our park system has never been as well-funded.”

'We love each other': Final City Council meeting includes heartfelt farewells