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Nov. 5 Newsletter: RVA votes in big numbers as Dems sweep

Michael Phillips

November 05, 2025 | 6:00AM EST

Full election results. Plus, NYC's new first lady is a VCU grad, another affordable housing project is proposed for Southside, and a utility meter problem is delaying bills for thousands of local customers.

By Michael Phillips

Nov. 3 Newsletter: Behind-the-scenes at the Halloween parade

Plus, VCU basketball starts tonight, Mayor Avula recommits to Vision Zero, but progress has been uneven, the state is considering freeing up a piece of land in Scott's Addition, and RPS holds a "State of the Schools" event.

By Michael Phillips

The Richmonder lands three matching grants totaling $18k

The Institute for Nonprofit News, The Carnegie Corporation of New York Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation have agreed to match Richmonder donors this fall.

By Beth Weisbrod

Oct. 31 Newsletter: A later happy hour?

Plus, checking in with Richmonders who would be impacted if SNAP benefits stop this weekend, Scott's Addition is getting an ER, and updates on the 'car club' night of disruptions.

By Michael Phillips

Oct. 31 Newsletter: A later happy hour?

Oct. 29 Newsletter: Vape shops and marijuana

Plus, how would a potential redistricting impact the Richmond area? Police and firefighters will fight each other in a charity boxing event, and the region's biggest high school football game is tomorrow.

By Michael Phillips

Oct. 29 Newsletter: Vape shops and marijuana

Oct. 27 Newsletter: Protecting cultural heritage while creating housing

Plus, a burial 200 years delayed finally takes place at Hollywood Cemetery, RPS shares some of its maintenance projects, and the shortcomings of the RVA311 system.

By Michael Phillips

Oct. 27 Newsletter: Protecting cultural heritage while creating housing

Oct. 24 Newsletter: Richmond's most-loved trees

Plus, the city wants to make it expensive to tear down a building in a historic neighborhood without permission, CARITAS turns 40, an update on the FOIA library, and this week's high school football report.

By Michael Phillips

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