Jan. 8 Newsletter: Water crisis enters Day 3
“A lot of people are scared. It’s cold outside. This is very new.” Hear from Richmonders impacted by the water crisis, as well as local business owners, in today's newsletter.
Michael Phillips
Another day, another delay as Richmond waits for water to return
Tuesday brought an increased realization that full restoration of the city’s main water plant is becoming an increasingly complex and involved operation.
Crews continue work to restore Richmond's water supply
A power outage triggered a failure that led to portions of the city being without working water.
7 p.m. update: City aims to resume water production tonight, lift boil advisory within 24-48 hours
Low water pressure can lead to bacteria in the water, though Mayor Danny Avula said that was unlikely, and the advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution.
Damage being evaluated after power loss to Richmond's water facility
Richmond's water facility lost power during this morning's winter storm.
Jan. 6 Newsletter: Losing school board candidate sues for defamation
A losing school board candidate has sued his opponent for defamation. Plus, a judge won't give an injunction to stop the VMFA's new warehouse.
Jan. 3 Newsletter: What'd we miss?
It's not just your imagination; it's rough out there. Plus, City Council elects a new president, and we look at the news we missed over the holiday break.
