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.

Avula fills out transition team with over 35 Richmond leaders

Richmond Mayor-elect Danny Avula announced dozens of additions to his transition team this week, saying he plans to use the expertise of “local community members and subject-matter experts” as he prepares to take office on Jan. 1.

Skill game company sues Virginia AG, Henrico prosecutor, claiming ‘ongoing harassment’ from officials who say machines are banned

The next battle in Virginia’s long war over skill games will be fought over a handful of the slots-like machines in the back of a Richmond-area Buffalo Wild Wings.

Letter: Richmond officials request mediation with VCU Health in dispute over failed development deal

"The willingness of these institutions to default on their contractual obligations will significantly hamper future collaboration.”

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.

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.