July 6 Newsletter: An eventful weekend
Water outages, fireworks fights, a derailed train and controversy over the police's use of pepper spray. Plus, another legal threat in the ongoing Diamond District saga.
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Henrico fireworks cut short after youth fight disrupts festivities
As the fireworks began a second, larger fight broke out, causing organizers to end the show entirely.
Freight train derails into the canal along Capital Trail at Dock Street
Multiple Richmond Fire Department crews are on the scene as a freight train has derailed in Shockoe Bottom.
UPDATE: Water restoration achieved, full repairs to take 'several weeks'
"During that time, we will continue to maintain service to all users, and water disruption is not anticipated.
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.
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.”
