'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported Pyro Shows, the contractor, apologized and said it will investigate.
Avula pitches meals, property tax cuts to win support for sales tax for Richmond schools “If we're asking Richmonders to approve a new tax, then we should also look for every opportunity to pair that with a reduced tax somewhere else.”
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.
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.