July 3 Newsletter: America's birthday weekend
Digging for the past on Belle Isle, a Fan monument, the Capitol's 'warming machine,' and other tales from Richmond's history ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
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Letter: Squirrels’ plan for winter holiday event at risk over roadwork planned near ballpark entrance
The Squirrels said they are planning a "WinterWorld" attraction around the holidays.
Witnesses dispute police account of pepper spray usage in Scott’s Addition
“People were jumping through the back of the restaurant, jumping over the counter, jumping through the windows, girls crying, guys crying (and) coughing.”
New VUU artwork, commissioned for America's 250th, will be unveiled on Sunday
"Democracy is a forever project, and I think Douglass spoke about that quite eloquently."
Richmond cancels July 4 fireworks due to extreme heat
"City leaders determined that proceeding with the event would present unacceptable health and safety risks."
July 1 Newsletter: Beating Kings Dominion
Plus, a look back at a time when Richmond was a hotbed of peach innovation, a group is trying to put code refresh on the ballot, and the rest of the day's news from The Richmonder.
Hathaway report: RPS director asked subordinates to help him disable security cameras; dozens of purchases remain unaccounted for
"This constitutes a gross abuse of authority."
