Newsletter

NEW: A judge took issues with statements to The Richmonder by a lawyer representing the city in the FOIA whistleblower lawsuit. Plus, the new code refresh maps are out, and VCU basketball lost a tight game on Monday night.

New this morning: Richmond reports a $22 million surplus. Plus, The ToolBank is expanding to Southside as demand increases, and a look at the $500 million project headed to the former Anthem building on Staples Mill Road.

Is Richmond's zoning overhaul too much, too fast? Plus, RPS begins work on long-term facilities planning, and a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters. And a look at the high school football playoffs.

Plus, affordable housing nonprofits launch a campaign to support Richmond's code refresh, the interim fire chief gets the permanent job, and the school board accepts collective bargaining changes.

Plus, see initial renderings of the $265 million Shockoe Project, a tally of flight cancellations at Richmond airport, and Richmond's school board meets again this week with the goal of finalizing negotiating terms with its unions.

Learn about RVA's newest venue. Plus, after studying a $20-an-hour wage for some contracted workers, the mayor's office is recommending things remain status quo at the moment. And two have already announced for a special election to fill Ghazala Hashmi's seat.