City, VCU appear to set a September deadline for Squirrels agreement in new contract
What exactly "good faith" means could be the next legal frontier in a project that has turned increasingly acrimonious.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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RPS adopts next year’s budget, makes last-minute cuts to teacher stipends to save money
“To be honest, I’m really not sure where else at this late stage we would be able to identify any savings.”
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Children’s Museum of Richmond gives first peek at major renovation, auctions old exhibits
For the first time in 25 years, the Children’s Museum of Richmond is undergoing a major renovation at its Downtown location.
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Legendary New York filmmaker visits Richmond on Thursday to screen Best Products documentaries
“I think that it’s the most important design story to come out of Virginia since the time of Thomas Jefferson.”
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Chosen co-developer for Fay Towers at edge of Gilpin Court withdraws proposal
"We conducted additional research and ultimately realized the effort was cost prohibitive."
What is an SUP?: Meet Richmond’s most powerful tool to get around zoning rules
The Richmonder reviewed five years of SUP data to determine where these permits are driving the most development, what kind of development it is and how long the public review process is taking.
Recent Headlines
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Richmond gets $850K in federal funds for Shockoe stormwater projects
“It’s kind of difficult to tell that complete story and have visitors enjoy and immerse themselves if every few years it floods.” -
Lou DiBella’s dog bit Diamond District developer on Flying Squirrels opening night, according to account from Thalhimer execs
Two of the top leaders behind Richmond’s Diamond District project gave their account of a confrontation with Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella, portraying the baseball team’s owner as “out of line” as he threatened to put the developers “out of business.” -
Some DPU billing accounts showing errors after system upgrade, city says it will automatically fix
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Three years after renaming, School Board member seeks to honor George Wythe again
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Finding community just became easier with new online directory
"I think people are waking up to the fact that social media is providing a hollow connection. It is really not fulfilling them." -
Little resolution in sight in fight over who should handle medical 911 calls
Both sides are committed to their position that they are the best agency to be in charge of medical calls.
City Government
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Some DPU billing accounts showing errors after system upgrade, city says it will automatically fix
Resolution is expected to occur within one to two business days, according to the city.
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Education
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RPS adopts next year’s budget, makes last-minute cuts to teacher stipends to save money
“To be honest, I’m really not sure where else at this late stage we would be able to identify any savings.”
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Features
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Rock star: Her painted rocks are spreading joy across the globe
Turning her attention to Kindness Rocks has led her into an unexpected community of fellow enthusiasts.
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Local News
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City, VCU appear to set a September deadline for Squirrels agreement in new contract
What exactly "good faith" means could be the next legal frontier in a project that has turned increasingly acrimonious.
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Newsletter
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June 1 Newsletter: Linking local life
Plus, should George Wythe High be un-renamed? An AI ad is making the rounds protesting the city's code refresh initiative. And a fight over who should answer 911 calls.
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Sports
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James River defeats Douglas Freeman in 11-inning thriller
He didn’t expect to play, and why should he?
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