Three finalists share how they'd turn a Shockoe parking lot into affordable housing
The city is working to develop some of the lots it owns but isn't currently using into housing.
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After years of advocacy, Chimborazo Elementary opens new playground
“We've been working hard, the kids deserve to play hard too.”
Styrofoam ban for all food outlets begins July 1
Localities are allowed to grant a one-year exemption to eligible food vendors if they can demonstrate that complying with the ban would create “undue economic hardship.”
Pridefest will continue this year thanks to 'angel donor'
Attendees shouldn’t expect Pridefest to be drastically different from previous years.
Because of delayed primary, there’s no early voting location on Richmond’s Southside
During the last Republican Senate primary in 2024, only about 150 people cast early ballots in person across all early voting sites.
Henrico County upgraded to 'severe drought' as dry summer continues
Local officials are monitoring the situation and may issue a request for voluntary conservation.
