At Mayo Bridge meeting, citizens call for two-lane design, protected bike lanes
A VDOT official says the two biggest asks among attendees at a public meeting on the future of the Mayo Bridge were a two-lane bridge and a protected bike lane.
Sarah Vogelsong
Council committee advances proposal for four-way stop signs on Cutshaw Avenue
The proposal moved forward despite objections from the Department of Public Works, which does not believe the signs are the best way to deal with traffic concerns in the area.
RPS is sending multiple properties to Parks and Rec. Here’s why.
Taking the properties off school rolls will allow improvements the cash-strapped schools feel they cannot fund.
School board debates whether RPS should be required to provide unpaid leave for union leaders
After the high-profile firing of the Richmond teachers union president in June, the School Board is weighing whether the division should automatically grant labor leaders up to one year of unpaid leave for union management.
Superintendent Jason Kamras’ administration has said it opposes the move, which would require the district
Speed cameras at two Richmond schools have produced over 14,000 citations since November
"These cameras are not operating the entirety of the school day. So imagine what people are doing outside of those times.”
UPDATE: Richmond Alternative School renamed to Richmond Success Academy
Tonight: Should the School Board rename the Richmond Alternative School the Richmond Success Academy or the Richmond Academy of Excellence? (And why isn't Rizz Academy on the list?)
Richmond School Board takes vote on limiting discussion
Supporters said the issue isn’t a new one, noting meetings that begin at 6 p.m. have routinely stretched beyond 10 p.m.
