Aug. 17 Newsletter: Community gardens
Richmond agreed to pay a tax refund after being sued. The city’s own lawyer struggled to get the money sent. Plus, Chesterfield says no to more data centers, and it's time to know your audits.
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Richmond agreed to pay a tax refund after being sued. The city’s own lawyer struggled to get the money sent
The city’s own lawyers couldn’t get the Finance Department to calculate the exact amount the taxpayer was owed and issue the refund.
VUU seeking city permission to develop Richmond Community Hospital property
In its proposal, the school said it will preserve the Richmond Community Hospital building, though neighborhood advocates are urging city leaders to ensure VUU holds to that commitment.
Richmond's community gardens are a hidden gem
Today there are 30 active gardens across the city, from Church Hill to the Southside.
The Richmonder 25: Lea Whitehurst-Gibson works to amplify Southside’s voice
During her time in Richmond, Whitehurst-Gibson said she noticed that Southside Richmond often got left behind in the public discourse.
Five injured in overnight shooting at Virginia State University
Five individuals were shot outside Virginia State University dormitories at 1:28 a.m. Saturday, with four people sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and one in critical condition.
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