Shockoe Institute opens, confronting Richmond’s history and role in slavery
“It is only in the telling of our whole story, not as we wish it to be, but as it was, that our future can be made better than our past.”
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An early look at crime in 2026: violent crime down, burglaries of shuttered vape shops and a lot of traffic tickets
The drop in murders is particularly significant given that over the past 10 years, Richmond has averaged 14 homicides in the first quarter of the year.
ToolBank waiving borrowing fees in April for 'Richmond Shines' cleanup initiative
Ahead of the annual "Clean the Bay Day," the Richmond ToolBank is offering free tools all month for eligible community projects.
Communities in Schools of Richmond names new CEO
Johnson currently serves as chief of family and community engagement for Henrico County Public Schools.
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April 8 Newsletter: 1 down, 2,069 to go
Plus, a new aluminum roof is on the reservoir tank in Byrd Park, with more work ahead. And a recent break-in at the courthouse shows the limitations of the aging building.
Richmonders warm to new baseball stadium on frigid opening night
“I don't think any park in Double-A can top this.”
