‘Compromise’ Mayo Bridge proposal calls for mountable barriers between bikes and cars
The latest plans call for a 3-inch “mountable barrier” and rumble strip between bike and vehicle lanes.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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After hesitation, Planning Commission green-lights redevelopment of apartments to townhomes at Libbie and Grove
Center Creek Homes has sought to buy the property in order to build eight high-end townhouses that would be marketed for over $1 million each.
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RPS creates alternate network to restore access to school platforms
Teachers will receive a Chromebook this week allowing them to access RPS platforms.
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Ex-Richmond staffer disclosed work with solar company, but city says higher-ups didn’t review the form
Though Eanes seemingly did the correct thing by alerting the city to his other job in writing, Avula indicated City Hall mishandled the situation.
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High school football: Panthers, Mustangs ponder victories that got away
Hermitage gives away second-half lead; special-teams error dooms Mechanicsville
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Ex-Richmond staffer disclosed work with solar company, but city says higher-ups didn’t review the form
Though Eanes seemingly did the correct thing by alerting the city to his other job in writing, Avula indicated City Hall mishandled the situation.
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RPS creates alternate network to restore access to school platforms
Teachers will receive a Chromebook this week allowing them to access RPS platforms.
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Local News
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‘Compromise’ Mayo Bridge proposal calls for mountable barriers between bikes and cars
The latest plans call for a 3-inch “mountable barrier” and rumble strip between bike and vehicle lanes.
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Newsletter
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Oct. 26 Newsletter: Trouble at RRHA
VUU opens a new Fine Arts Building with gallery spaces and classrooms. Plus, catch up on the latest on the Diamond District as the managing group tweaks plans for the site.
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Sports
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High school football: Panthers, Mustangs ponder victories that got away
Hermitage gives away second-half lead; special-teams error dooms Mechanicsville
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