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EVENT: Explore the Shockoe Institute and join us for an interactive discussion Join us at Richmond's brand-new Shockoe Institute as we take a look at the city's progress in creating economic opportunities for all.

EVENT: Explore the Shockoe Institute and join us for an interactive discussion

Avula presents $1.1B budget proposal In ‘constrained’ year for City Hall The city’s revenue growth is temporarily limited this year due to a one-year break in reassessing the taxable value of city real estate.

Avula presents $1.1B budget proposal In ‘constrained’ year for City Hall

66 years ago, Highland Springs went on a magic run for its first boys basketball state title For the players, now octogenarians, that team experience remains a cherished memory of the halcyon days of their youth.

66 years ago, Highland Springs went on a magic run for its first boys basketball state title

Cycling advocates take bike lane cleaning into their own hands Plus, an update on MF Broom, the city's bike-lane cleaning machine.

Cycling advocates take bike lane cleaning into their own hands

City backs off ‘Operation Vaporize’ as blowback from vape shop owners intensifies Richmond officials are temporarily easing up on efforts to go after local vape shops after complaints from business owners that the crackdown has been excessive.

City backs off ‘Operation Vaporize’ as blowback from vape shop owners intensifies

Richmond real estate agent who died in jail tried to hire someone to kill his wife, court records say In early February, Richmond police pulled over a wanted criminal with an extensive history of breaking the law.

Richmond real estate agent who died in jail tried to hire someone to kill his wife, court records say

Richmond police say one arrested in weekend street takeovers A “large group of drivers” and onlookers participated in street takeovers across Richmond Saturday night and into early Sunday morning, according to city police.

Richmond police say one arrested in weekend street takeovers
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After being jailed for allegedly soliciting murder, Richmond real estate agent dies on Sunday Henrico Police said they were called to the county’s jail "for a reported medical emergency involving Mr. Barrett who appeared to have harmed himself."

After being jailed for allegedly soliciting murder, Richmond real estate agent dies on Sunday

Richmond’s new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.’ His work is increasingly urgent. Andy Boenau says he understands why so many American cities were designed to get cars moving as quickly as possible.

Richmond’s new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.’ His work is increasingly urgent.

Henrico girls comeback attempt falls short in state semis From the opening tip, the Crabbers (20-6) made a forceful statement with their defense.

Henrico girls comeback attempt falls short in state semis

Three arrested and charged in Shockoe Bottom shooting Three residents of Henrico County have been arrested and charged for the murders of two individuals killed in a Shockoe Bottom shooting that occurred in late February, said Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards. Drevon Jackson-Brown, 25, was arrested “just minutes” before the press briefing Saturday afternoon, Edwards said. He was charged with first degree murder, malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (two counts). Carlos Johnson Jr., 26, was also arrested Thursday

Three arrested and charged in Shockoe Bottom shooting

Petersburg puts on a show, advances to state final It was over quickly and without remedy.

Petersburg puts on a show, advances to state final

Richmond trailblazer 'Spike' Burke dies; is honored by General Assembly He was remembered for his achievements in the business world, where he was the first Black operations manager at Thalhimers, as well as in athletics and community involvement.

Richmond trailblazer 'Spike' Burke dies; is honored by General Assembly

City offices, trash collection will close Monday for International Women's Day It is one of 14 paid employees for city workers. Schools will remain open.

City offices, trash collection will close Monday for International Women's Day

School Board votes to spend at least $2 million to add turf athletic field at new high school Kamras said the RHSA community “would feel disrespected if they did not get what they were expecting.”

School Board votes to spend at least $2 million to add turf athletic field at new high school

March 6 Newsletter: Code refresh rage

At charged meeting, Trammell calls for citizen commission to rethink code refresh Several city councilors in attendance said they were still considering the idea. 

At charged meeting, Trammell calls for citizen commission to rethink code refresh

'We are not digital': Chesterfield bookstore celebrates 40 years of not keeping up with the times They don’t have books digitally inventoried or available to purchase online.

'We are not digital': Chesterfield bookstore celebrates 40 years of not keeping up with the times

Avula announces $8.2 million proposed increase to RPS budget, short of $12 million ask The decision puts the survival of Richmond Virtual Academy in danger.

Avula announces $8.2 million proposed increase to RPS budget, short of $12 million ask

These roads will close Saturday morning for the half marathon No parking zones go into effect at 4 a.m., and will last until the race has moved through that area, with the last roads reopening at noon.

These roads will close Saturday morning for the half marathon
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City launches ‘pothole blitz’ on roads savaged by winter weather At the same time, the department will restripe faded crosswalks to make sure they remain visible. 

City launches ‘pothole blitz’ on roads savaged by winter weather

RPS Roundup: School Board asks Mayor to add funding for virtual academy as budget decisions loom The initial budget asked for the city to add $5 million to its funding commitments from last year. The new budget asks for $19.8 million extra.

RPS Roundup: School Board asks Mayor to add funding for virtual academy as budget decisions loom

Varina boys advance to state semis with win “Once we get warmed up and get going down the court, we can run anybody out of the gym.”

Varina boys advance to state semis with win

What to make of VCU's tourney chances? There's no bad, but also not much good Friday night they'll head to Dayton for another challenge before the Atlantic 10 tournament next week in Pittsburgh.

What to make of VCU's tourney chances? There's no bad, but also not much good

After $22M estimate, city revises last year's surplus down to $12.6M The FY25 audit likely won’t become public until the city is so far into FY26 that Avula is proposing a budget for FY27.

After $22M estimate, city revises last year's surplus down to $12.6M

‘Unprecedented’ local funding moves 60-unit deeply affordable housing project in Northside forward Most residents will have incomes of less than $40,000 annually. 

‘Unprecedented’ local funding moves 60-unit deeply affordable housing project in Northside forward

With $47.6 million in delinquent bills, DPU launches repayment campaign “We can’t continue to operate like this.”

With $47.6 million in delinquent bills, DPU launches repayment campaign

Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit Monday’s ruling from the judge was a flashpoint in the two-year-old case about transparency in city government.

Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit

Larry Starr's second act reminded him of the joy of coaching The former Monacan coach went from a standout program to one that needed building. Now he's moving again.

Larry Starr's second act reminded him of the joy of coaching

IRS alleges it paid $728k in fraudulent tax ‘refunds’ to former School Board candidate A former candidate for the Richmond School Board is facing two counts of federal tax evasion charges.

IRS alleges it paid $728k in fraudulent tax ‘refunds’ to former School Board candidate