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Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
“Legalization can play a huge role in reducing unnecessary criminalization that has disproportionately affected some communities.”
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November 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
Avula hopes Democratic wins will bring action on gun violence, housing affordability; RPS lays out its priorities
Avula hopes Democratic wins will bring action on gun violence, housing affordability; RPS lays out its priorities
Access to guns has “really been a challenge” for Richmond, the mayor said.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Avula hopes Democratic wins will bring action on gun violence, housing affordability; RPS lays out its priorities
With a new Southside hub, Richmond ToolBank is expanding its reach
With a new Southside hub, Richmond ToolBank is expanding its reach
An agreement with the city will let it establish a hub at the Broad Rock Sports Complex.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
With a new Southside hub, Richmond ToolBank is expanding its reach
Former Anthem building on Staples Mill will change from parking and concrete into 'Kinsale Center,' a $500 million mixed-use project
Former Anthem building on Staples Mill will change from parking and concrete into 'Kinsale Center,' a $500 million mixed-use project
More than 700 employees will work out of the new space, which opened on Wednesday.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Former Anthem building on Staples Mill will change from parking and concrete into 'Kinsale Center,' a $500 million mixed-use project
Several roads will close Saturday morning for the Richmond Marathon
Several roads will close Saturday morning for the Richmond Marathon
Street closures have been pre-loaded into the Waze app.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Several roads will close Saturday morning for the Richmond Marathon
Richmond library's author program to feature a discussion on immigration and identity with Kevin Nguyen
Richmond library's author program to feature a discussion on immigration and identity with Kevin Nguyen
This annual event “challenges people to read courageously, listen thoughtfully, and connect meaningfully.”
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November 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Richmond library's author program to feature a discussion on immigration and identity with Kevin Nguyen
On Faith and Values: Why I am a birdwatcher
On Faith and Values: Why I am a birdwatcher
Birds, it seems to me, get a wholly undeserved bad rap from the English language.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
On Faith and Values: Why I am a birdwatcher
RPS resumes work on a master facility plan as needs continue to grow
RPS resumes work on a master facility plan as needs continue to grow
The district will return to long-term planning as it balances new construction and maintenance needs.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
RPS resumes work on a master facility plan as needs continue to grow
Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters
Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters
The building is tentatively scheduled to open in May, following an extensive and elaborate moving process.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters
For many neighborhood associations, Richmond’s zoning overhaul is too much, too fast
For many neighborhood associations, Richmond’s zoning overhaul is too much, too fast
Ask any of Richmond’s several dozen neighborhood associations what they think about the city’s ongoing overhaul of its almost 50-year-old zoning code, and you’re likely to get an earful.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
For many neighborhood associations, Richmond’s zoning overhaul is too much, too fast
High school football report: Breaking down every local playoff game
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High school football report: Breaking down every local playoff game
This week is a deep dive into the region quarterfinal matchups, and a preview of the VISAA Division I title game.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
High school football report: Breaking down every local playoff game
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School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures
School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures
Those in favor of the change noted that they did not hear specifics on what changes union members were upset with during public comment.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures
City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit
City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit
When asked if the city makes digital backups of employees’ phones, city officials acknowledged they do not.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit
Affordable housing and other nonprofits launch campaign in support of zoning code changes
Affordable housing and other nonprofits launch campaign in support of zoning code changes
A coalition including many of Richmond’s most active affordable housing developers has launched a campaign in support of the city’s ongoing effort to overhaul its 1970s-era zoning code.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Affordable housing and other nonprofits launch campaign in support of zoning code changes
Avula admin taps Segal as Richmond’s permanent fire chief
Avula admin taps Segal as Richmond’s permanent fire chief
Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Segal has been chosen to lead the department on a permanent basis.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Avula admin taps Segal as Richmond’s permanent fire chief
Photos: Richmond's 'Nickel Bridge' marks 100th birthday, but the original toll was actually 10 cents
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Photos: Richmond's 'Nickel Bridge' marks 100th birthday, but the original toll was actually 10 cents
In 1957, the State Corporation Commission, in response to citizen complaints, ruled that the bridge was too profitable.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Photos: Richmond's 'Nickel Bridge' marks 100th birthday, but the original toll was actually 10 cents
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RPS unions divided on collective bargaining changes ahead of Tuesday vote
RPS unions divided on collective bargaining changes ahead of Tuesday vote
RPS was the first district in Virginia to allow collective bargaining for employees in 2021.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
RPS unions divided on collective bargaining changes ahead of Tuesday vote
As Richmond’s $265 million Shockoe Project continues to take shape, see renderings of a future memorial
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As Richmond’s $265 million Shockoe Project continues to take shape, see renderings of a future memorial
The campus in Shockoe Bottom will memorialize the city’s role in the slave trade.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As Richmond’s $265 million Shockoe Project continues to take shape, see renderings of a future memorial
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Utility disconnections and late fees will be suspended in Richmond during government shutdown
Utility disconnections and late fees will be suspended in Richmond during government shutdown
The City of Richmond will not disconnect utility customers or collect late fees as long as the federal government remains shut down, Mayor Danny Avula announced on Friday.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Utility disconnections and late fees will be suspended in Richmond during government shutdown
Jones, Gardner announce campaigns to fill Richmond-area state Senate seat
Jones, Gardner announce campaigns to fill Richmond-area state Senate seat
For some Richmond-area voters, it’s already election season again.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Jones, Gardner announce campaigns to fill Richmond-area state Senate seat
What is a container park? Here's the scoop on Richmond's newest venue.
What is a container park? Here's the scoop on Richmond's newest venue.
Conex RVA is hoping to open in the next few weeks.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
What is a container park? Here's the scoop on Richmond's newest venue.
Richmond officials vow to begin using surplus city properties to spur affordable housing development
Richmond officials vow to begin using surplus city properties to spur affordable housing development
Because the city chooses who it sells to, it can help determine what the development will look like.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Richmond officials vow to begin using surplus city properties to spur affordable housing development
After being asked to explore the possibility of paying contracted janitors and security guards Richmond’s $20 minimum wage for city government employees, Mayor Danny Avula’s administration wants to “keep the status quo” to avoid higher costs.
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Avula admin recommends keeping ‘status quo’ on wages for contract city workers
Raising salaries to $20 an hour would add more than $1 million in annual costs.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
After being asked to explore the possibility of paying contracted janitors and security guards Richmond’s $20 minimum wage for city government employees, Mayor Danny Avula’s administration wants to “keep the status quo” to avoid higher costs.
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High school football report: Freeman-Glen Allen matchup highlights high-stakes final week
High school football report: Freeman-Glen Allen matchup highlights high-stakes final week
Benedictine will host St. Christopher's as the private school playoffs begin, and 17 public schools have clinched playoff spots.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
High school football report: Freeman-Glen Allen matchup highlights high-stakes final week
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide contests with big margins, high turnout in Richmond area
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide contests with big margins, high turnout in Richmond area
Following the statewide trend, the Richmond region went sharply Democratic.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide contests with big margins, high turnout in Richmond area