July 27 Newsletter: Talkin' Taxes
RPS says it won't have a facility plan ready in time for November's sales-tax-increase vote. Plus, GRTC weighs service cuts, and a young Chesterfield golfer won a national title.
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RPS won’t have facility spending plan in place before November election
“I actually think it’s a good thing in a way that we have the opportunity for the city to weigh in and to share what they believe the priorities should be as we take the next step with this fund.”
Urban Design Committee recommends denial of Shockoe Valley road revamps
“99% of this project, we are ecstatic to see.”
Letter: RPS won't offer bus rides home to elementary students in after-school programs due to budget cuts
RPS recently adopted a budget that eliminated in-house transportation and security for after-school providers, saving the division a little over $700,000.
RPS officially adopts $551.5 million budget for next fiscal year, city contribution helps plug late hole
The city swooped in at the eleventh hour to help fill a late budget gap.
The Richmonder 25: Megan Shockley hosts evenings of music and human connection
“We wanted to do something more like what you would see in the city, but out here in the ’burbs.”
'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported
Pyro Shows, the contractor, apologized and said it will investigate.
