March 3 Newsletter: Council retreat; zoning changes coming Richmond's City Council and Mayor sat down Friday to discuss priorities, and we were in the room. Plus, new zoning changes are coming, and the architects gave a sneak peek late last week.
Feb. 28 Newsletter: Our world-class BMX bike museum Plus, CoStar layoffs (and hiring), a tight budget season, water crisis updates, and Maymont's 'most famous' resident dies at 105 years old.
Staff updates from The Richmonder Because of you, as we mark our 6-month anniversary, we are well positioned to continue our work connecting the community through quality journalism.
Feb. 26 Newsletter: Rerouting 911 calls Plus, $5 million has already been spent upgrading the water plant, and an interesting tidbit about how Richmond receives less road maintenance money than other localities.
Donor Q&A: Water bills, speed cameras and how FOIA works Plus, what is Richmond's oldest restaurant, and is the city getting shafted in education funding? Answers to eight of your submitted questions.
Feb. 24 Newsletter: Tracking a forgotten neighborhood Plus, Richmond's Police Chief did the crime — and the time. And VCU basketball claimed first place in the Atlantic 10 Conference with a win over George Mason.
Feb. 21 Newsletter: Rep on the ropes again A lawsuit alleges RRHA has failed to offer hardship waivers, an audit finds that Richmond has struggled to control nonprofit grants, and Colonial Downs prepares for its biggest race yet.