July 24 Newsletter: Lawn length debates
Plus, Habitat for Humanity goes solar, Squirrels squabbling continues, and Richmond's first parallel parking event draws a famous name. And the latest edition of The Richmonder 25.
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For decades, Richmond mandated tidy lawns. A new proposal would give native plants more leeway.
Setting the appropriate criteria has been a challenge for the city.
Bob Burrus, a civic leader who led McGuire Woods to national prominence, dies at 91
A UR official said Burrus was a “phenomenal person” and a “pivotal figure” at the university.
The Richmonder 25: Joe Kelleher went back to school in his 80s to help veterans with PTSD
Kelleher is also working with members of the Joint Legislative Council of Veterans on passing legislation based in part on his work with veteran PTSD groups.
Chesterfield Board proposes property tax cut if 1% sales tax increase for schools passes
The proposal would cut the real estate tax by two cents, to 87 cents per $100 of assessed value.
WATCH: Richmond's first Parallel Parking Championship, featuring NASCAR driver Noah Gragson
The event, hosted by Vera House, took place next to Pollinator Park, just off Broad Street.
EDA offers partial access to CarMax Park entrance during WinterWorld; Squirrels owner blasts proposal as 'wholly unacceptable'
"If this is how the duration of your tenancy at CarMax Park is going to proceed, then we have a long and arduous road ahead of us."
