Sean Jones
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Covering Henrico, Hanover, and whatever else I find interesting for the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Its is unclear how many people were let go. A number of staffers who worked for the Homes.com marketplace lost their jobs, several people familiar with the situation said.
Richmond-based CoStar Group lays off staffers, announces new hiring
Its is unclear how many people were let go. A number of staffers who worked for the Homes.com marketplace lost their jobs, several people familiar with the situation said.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Its is unclear how many people were let go. A number of staffers who worked for the Homes.com marketplace lost their jobs, several people familiar with the situation said.
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Former DPU Director April Bingham was fired from her post, and did not resign.
Mayor Avula had said her departure was voluntary and "amicable." But today, a city spokesperson said Bingham rescinded her resignation and was then issued a termination letter.
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Mayor Avula had said her departure was voluntary and "amicable." But today, a city spokesperson said Bingham rescinded her resignation and was then issued a termination letter.
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Officials: DPU director was fired, and did not resign
Mayor Danny Avula previously said Bingham had resigned, and called the separation both voluntary and “amicable.”
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February 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Former DPU Director April Bingham was fired from her post, and did not resign.
Mayor Avula had said her departure was voluntary and "amicable." But today, a city spokesperson said Bingham rescinded her resignation and was then issued a termination letter.
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Mayor Avula had said her departure was voluntary and "amicable." But today, a city spokesperson said Bingham rescinded her resignation and was then issued a termination letter.
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Henrico and Hanover are reacting to last month’s water crisis with calls for more oversight of Richmond’s water treatment plant. Both counties endorsed the idea of a regional group that could put their own staff inside the plant.
February 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Henrico and Hanover are reacting to last month’s water crisis with calls for more oversight of Richmond’s water treatment plant. Both counties endorsed the idea of a regional group that could put their own staff inside the plant.
The region's growth has coincided with a sharp rise in housing costs. Despite Chesterfield and Henrico outpacing the likes of Loudoun County in construction, experts say more homes are needed.
Chesterfield (1st), Henrico (4th) among fastest growing Va. localities since 2020
More people have moved to Chesterfield than any locality in Virginia since 2020. Newcomers from higher-priced markets are also impacting the price of housing in the region.
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February 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The region's growth has coincided with a sharp rise in housing costs. Despite Chesterfield and Henrico outpacing the likes of Loudoun County in construction, experts say more homes are needed.
Henrico residents have been asking the county how to make its water system less reliant on Richmond's. Officials said a solution will take time and millions of dollars.
Henrico hires firms to investigate water response, agreements
The scope of the reports will evaluate the county's water infrastructure and look at making the east end's water more "resilient."
richmond.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Henrico residents have been asking the county how to make its water system less reliant on Richmond's. Officials said a solution will take time and millions of dollars.
All Henrico water is coming from a treatment plant near the Goochland border. County leaders said it will take time to get water to eastern parts of the county.
Update: Henrico to declare local emergency amid water pressure issues
County Manager John Vithoulkas: "I want to personally apologize, because I am the county manager, and the mantra is that accountability stops with leadership."
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January 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
All Henrico water is coming from a treatment plant near the Goochland border. County leaders said it will take time to get water to eastern parts of the county.
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Documents obtained from a public records request by the Richmond Times-Dispatch show HCPS administrators and a third-party vendor proposed a "Hazing Prevention" course for Dec. 19.
Hanover High baseball must complete hazing prevention training to get back on the field
Documents obtained from a public records request by the Richmond Times-Dispatch show HCPS administrators and a third-party vendor proposed a "Hazing Prevention" course for Dec. 19.
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December 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Documents obtained from a public records request by the Richmond Times-Dispatch show HCPS administrators and a third-party vendor proposed a "Hazing Prevention" course for Dec. 19.
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With the film industry continuing to rebound post-Covid, Bow Tie Cinemas is hoping the Movieland upgrades will bring a well-rounded and luxurious experience to moviegoers.
$5 million Movieland revamp positions venue for a strong future
With the film industry continuing to rebound post-Covid, Bow Tie Cinemas is hoping the Movieland upgrades will bring a well-rounded and luxurious experience to moviegoers.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:03 PM
With the film industry continuing to rebound post-Covid, Bow Tie Cinemas is hoping the Movieland upgrades will bring a well-rounded and luxurious experience to moviegoers.
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The city of Richmond does not expect to choose a developer for the Coliseum project until after Mayor Levar Stoney leaves office, missing the administration's goal.
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Richmond won't choose Coliseum developer until after Stoney departs
Mayor-elect Danny Avula will oversee the selection of a developer, but he said he has confidence the current team of city staff will get the job done.
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December 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
The city of Richmond does not expect to choose a developer for the Coliseum project until after Mayor Levar Stoney leaves office, missing the administration's goal.
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Elvin Cosby, 96, worked just about every job imaginable in the department of public works. He is remembered for his humility, work ethic, and love for other people.
Small in stature, 'he became a giant': Henrico's longest-serving employee dies
His 73-year-long career started in 1946 when he was just 18 years old. After working almost every job imaginable he retired as a supervisor in 2019.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Elvin Cosby, 96, worked just about every job imaginable in the department of public works. He is remembered for his humility, work ethic, and love for other people.
Hanover's denial leaves only about 60% of the technology park on the Ashland side approved. The future of the site is uncertain.
Hanover supervisors reject Iron Horse data center technology park
The Town of Ashland had already approved its portion of the project straddling the Ashland-Hanover line. The county's denial leaves the future of Iron Horse uncertain.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Hanover's denial leaves only about 60% of the technology park on the Ashland side approved. The future of the site is uncertain.
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Virginia's K-12 enrollment has plateaued again with 624 fewer students this year and is still about 37K students down compared with pre-pandemic figures, a 3% decrease. The federal government predicted that the state will continue to lose students.
Virginia K-12 enrollment plateaus at 1.3M, still down 3% since pandemic
Public school enrollment ticked up slightly over the last year in Chesterfield and Henrico counties and the city of Richmond, while dipping slightly in Hanover County.
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December 12, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Virginia's K-12 enrollment has plateaued again with 624 fewer students this year and is still about 37K students down compared with pre-pandemic figures, a 3% decrease. The federal government predicted that the state will continue to lose students.
A favorable opinion from the AG would help fight against the incoming Rosie's, which the county says it doesn't want.
VanValkenburg asks attorney general to weigh in on Henrico Rosie's
The senator is asking Miyares for an advisory opinion to clarify whether or not the legislative history around historic horse racing should cover machines in Henrico County.
richmond.com
December 11, 2024 at 1:02 AM
A favorable opinion from the AG would help fight against the incoming Rosie's, which the county says it doesn't want.
At this point Henrico's hands are tied legally. But lawmakers are still hoping to create pressure that might fend off the planned Rosie's at Staples Mill Shopping Center.
Lawmakers enlist residents to fight incoming Rosie's gambling site
A Rosie's Gaming Emporium at Staples Mill Shopping Center has already been approved for building permits. Elected officials asked residents to create pressure against the developer.
richmond.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:08 PM
At this point Henrico's hands are tied legally. But lawmakers are still hoping to create pressure that might fend off the planned Rosie's at Staples Mill Shopping Center.
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In June, Deputy Registrar Jerry Richardson flatly denied that she and Registrar Keith Balmer used p-cards to buy alcohol: "we'd be fools to think we could do that," she told me.
But in his report, Richmond's inspector general says that's exactly what they did.
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But in his report, Richmond's inspector general says that's exactly what they did.
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City watchdog: Richmond elections office wasted money on high-end sofas, gun and bodyguards
A report from Richmond's Office of the Inspector General said swivel chairs, leather sofas, and oak filing cabinets bought from LaDiff were a waste of taxpayer dollars.
richmond.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:45 PM
In June, Deputy Registrar Jerry Richardson flatly denied that she and Registrar Keith Balmer used p-cards to buy alcohol: "we'd be fools to think we could do that," she told me.
But in his report, Richmond's inspector general says that's exactly what they did.
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But in his report, Richmond's inspector general says that's exactly what they did.
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Ashland has already approved the portion of the project on its side of the border. Hanover has to approve the remaining 40%
Hanover-Ashland data center campus headed for final approvals
The business park was initially approved for retail, warehouses and office space. It is now moving toward approval as a data center campus. Hanover's approval is the final legislative hurdle.
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November 26, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Ashland has already approved the portion of the project on its side of the border. Hanover has to approve the remaining 40%
The protected farmland includes prime soils and River frontage with six species of endangered fish.
568 acres in New Kent permanently protected from development
The land’s native species, soils, and history are part of a farm property once owned by the family of Martha Washington, the wife of first President George Washington.
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November 25, 2024 at 6:13 PM
The protected farmland includes prime soils and River frontage with six species of endangered fish.
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As school leaders across the U.S. prepare for the incoming Trump administration's potential impact on education, the superintendent of Virginia’s capital city is getting ready for what he sees as the 2 most immediate potential changes: mass deportations and the end of federally funded school lunches
Richmond Public Schools prepares for potential effects of Trump administration
Superintendent Jason Kamras said his administration is preparing for what he sees as the two most immediate potential changes from a Trump administration: mass deportations and the end of federally
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November 22, 2024 at 10:01 PM
As school leaders across the U.S. prepare for the incoming Trump administration's potential impact on education, the superintendent of Virginia’s capital city is getting ready for what he sees as the 2 most immediate potential changes: mass deportations and the end of federally funded school lunches
A couple of history stories from last week's mobile newsroom in Sandston:
1. The community was almost entirely born to support a WW1 munitions factory
1. The community was almost entirely born to support a WW1 munitions factory
Sandston's inception owed to a World War I munitions factory
“No community is trapped in amber, but when you go to Sandston … there haven’t been a lot of tear downs.”
richmond.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:23 AM
A couple of history stories from last week's mobile newsroom in Sandston:
1. The community was almost entirely born to support a WW1 munitions factory
1. The community was almost entirely born to support a WW1 munitions factory
Henrico took over the operation of a reservior in Cumberland, securing safe drinking water for decades.
Henrico takes over 14.8 billion gallon Cobbs Creek Reservoir
Officials said that the reservoir would secure safe drinking water for decades to come, possibly more than a century, as the region continues its growth with new residents.
richmond.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Henrico took over the operation of a reservior in Cumberland, securing safe drinking water for decades.
Richmond and Henrico are searching for the suspect/s that hit dozens of homes and businesses. They're asking people to share Ring camera footage.
Henrico says Broad Street vandalism spree linked to Sandston incident
The weekend vandalism that left several businesses with broken windows has been tied to an incident in Sandston, where at least 34 homes were hit by an airsoft or BB
richmond.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Richmond and Henrico are searching for the suspect/s that hit dozens of homes and businesses. They're asking people to share Ring camera footage.