Richmond is buying the former Southside casino site for $5.5M. The plan for it is TBD.
The city felt it had a “very narrow window” to buy the Altria property because “other interested parties” were pursuing it.
Graham Moomaw
Report: DPU employee went home to Sandston during work hours, had unauthorized side businesses
DPU declined to comment, calling the matter an “ongoing personnel investigation.”
People vs. pets debate precedes city's purchase of new animal adoption center
A few council members were taken aback by the idea that the city could find millions in funding on something that they said might be nice to have, but shouldn’t take precedence over the unmet needs of struggling people.
Tax rate stays unchanged, rebate approved after lengthy council debate over living costs
The proposal to lower the tax rate by 4 cents failed, with five votes against and four votes in favor.
Billboard's future uncertain as Richmond designates Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground a cemetery
Lamar Advertising said it still expects the city to provide a more suitable advertising location to replace the one it’s losing.
With election season over, City Council returns with packed agenda
The governing body will get back to business Tuesday night by taking up several high-profile issues.
How early TV ads helped Avula brush off attacks and become Richmond’s next mayor
Avula said the breadth of districts he won shows his message “really resonated with different kinds of Richmonders.”
