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Photos: Richmond's 'Nickel Bridge' marks 100th birthday, but the original toll was actually 10 cents

Photos: Richmond's 'Nickel Bridge' marks 100th birthday, but the original toll was actually 10 cents

Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

November 09, 2025 | 11:51PM EST

In 1957, the State Corporation Commission, in response to citizen complaints, ruled that the bridge was too profitable.
By Michael Phillips

As Richmond’s $265 million Shockoe Project continues to take shape, see renderings of a future memorial


The campus in Shockoe Bottom will memorialize the city’s role in the slave trade.
By Michael Phillips
As Richmond’s $265 million Shockoe Project continues to take shape, see renderings of a future memorial

Jones, Gardner announce campaigns to fill Richmond-area state Senate seat


For some Richmond-area voters, it’s already election season again.
By Graham Moomaw
Jones, Gardner announce campaigns to fill Richmond-area state Senate seat

What is a container park? Here's the scoop on Richmond's newest venue.


Conex RVA is hoping to open in the next few weeks.
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What is a container park? Here's the scoop on Richmond's newest venue.

Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide contests with big margins, high turnout in Richmond area


Following the statewide trend, the Richmond region went sharply Democratic.
By Graham Moomaw, Michael Phillips
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide contests with big margins, high turnout in Richmond area

Another major affordable housing project off Walmsley Boulevard in the works


Because no objections were lodged, the project was placed on the Planning Commission’s consent agenda.
By Sarah Vogelsong
Another major affordable housing project off Walmsley Boulevard in the works

New York City’s newest first lady is a VCU grad


Duwaji, who works as an artist, attended VCU’s school in Qatar before transferring to the Richmond campus, where she had her first exhibited show as an artist.
By Michael Phillips
New York City’s newest first lady is a VCU grad
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