March 27 Newsletter: Dueling protests Starting in the 1920s, Richmond moved away from allowing small businesses inside residential neighborhoods. Should the practice return? Plus, a recap of Mayor Danny Avula's State of the City address.
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March 25 Newsletter: Play ball! CarMax Park gets its first test run tomorrow night for a concert. We took a look inside. Plus, the city wants to adjust how severance is paid, and new stats document Richmond's homeless population.
March 23 Newsletter: 'Street takeover' lessons Also: School funding is often the biggest budget fight. Why hasn't Richmond found a better way? Plus, a look at the Richmond Kickers as a new season begins and they try to shake off recent struggles.
March 20 Newsletter: Maymont mansion's glow-up A new study finds that many residential neighborhoods will see virtually no change as a result of code refresh. Plus, VCU's improbable tournament comeback, a homebuying assistance program could be extended to RPS employees, and a new exhibit at the VMHC.
March 18 Newsletter: Planned Parenthood location won't go forward The city had agreed to sell the land for $10, but Planned Parenthood wasn't able to make the financials work. Plus, a new tax relief proposal, and more legal bickering in the FOIA whistleblower trial.