July 20 Newsletter: Making an indoor splash
Chesterfield pushes pause on future data centers, and Danny Avula will recommend that City Council give RPS additional money to cover its budget shortfall. Plus The Richmonder 25 returns!
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July 17 Newsletter: Seeing the sky
An astronomer is making a donation to inspire rural communities. Plus, the AI-powered art on the side of the new CoStar building, WinterWorld is coming to the new baseball stadium, and the Lumpkin's Jail project.
World-famous AI artist unveils video installation at CoStar grand opening
Its distinctive video screen facing the river was officially turned on amid fireworks and a performance from the band Caamp.
July 15 Newsletter: Hispanic business boom
Pro-code refresh groups held a press conference urging the city to do more to prevent the displacement of existing residents. Plus, new Southside parkland, and a new novel from Rachel Beanland.
July 13 Newsletter: Safety net snapping
NEW: Documents in the Bobby Hathaway case show he was paid for an additional six weeks after two investigations recommended he be fired. Plus, Richmond turns to solar energy.
July 10 Newsletter: Arthur Ashe monument turns 30
Plus, City Council and RPS officials discuss the school system's financial crunch, as well as a proposed sales tax increase to fund additional construction. And a look at crime trends in the area.
July 8 Newsletter: Sales tax vote incoming
Plus, a specialized vacuum is sucking corn out of the James River after a train derailment last week. And what RPS plans to do about a budget shortfall after receiving the state's funding plan.
