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Jan. 23 Newsletter: Sleet dreams

Michael Phillips

January 23, 2026 | 6:00AM EST

RPS plans to freeze raises after years of salary growth, ICE wants to build a detention center in Hanover, and more on the Mayo Island bridge debate. Plus, School Board interviews and the latest on the upcoming snowstorm.

By Michael Phillips

2025 Impact Report: Learn more about The Richmonder

Zoom with us next week and learn about The Richmonder, or email us your questions and we'll answer them as we work towards providing better local news to the community.

By Michael Phillips

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Jan. 21 Newsletter: Budget roleplay

The VMFA is adding a fourth restaurant as part of its expansion. Plus, what we know about the big snow potentially coming this weekend, and more controversy around a proposed near West End event space.

By Michael Phillips

Jan. 19 Newsletter: Last-minute billing in FOIA case

Richmonders are mourning the loss of a prominent pastor. Plus, a group that's working with refugees when they arrive in Richmond, and a nonprofit that's making HBCUs more accessible to RPS students.

By Michael Phillips

Jan. 16 Newsletter: The (Real) State of the City

Mayor Danny Avula talks code refresh, housing supply and more. Plus, Greta J. Harris on keeping Richmond's character, Taikein Cooper on the Richmond Ed Fund, and charts and data about the city's finances.

By Michael Phillips

Jan. 14 Newsletter: Land deal for delegate paused

Plus, 14 billboards are going up around town opposing the code refresh initiative, Anne Holton is pursuing a school board seat, and City Council approves tough penalties for unauthorized demolitions in historic areas.

By Michael Phillips

Jan. 12 Newsletter: A Squirrely situation

Plus, the city suspends a Stoney-era program designed to assist people with housing costs, and as the General Assembly session begins, a look at the stove that kept lawmakers warm in the nation's early years.

By Michael Phillips

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