Parent-teacher associations are more important than ever, leaving the schools without them further behind
“All schools deserve to have teachers who feel appreciated. All kids deserve to go on field trips.”
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Cybersecurity incident disrupts Richmond Public Schools' internet, phone services
Teachers and staff have been told not to connect any devices to RPS networks.
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Marijuana sales are coming to Virginia. Chesterfield is the latest county to look at where dispensaries can go
While localities can’t pass laws that’ll outright ban the sale of marijuana, they can go further than the state prohibitions to regulate shop locations through zoning.
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Richmond cyclist completes cross-country bike ride, raising more than $250,000 for Type 1 Diabetes research
“I really felt restored in my faith in mankind.”
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Manchester residents worry wave of bridge projects could cut off bike-ped access across river for years
Plans are underway to replace the Manchester Connection, a pedestrian bridge that crosses Norfolk Southern’s railroad tracks and ties into the popular Potterfield Bridge.
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Richmond officials roll out ‘trust policy’ to boost protection for immigrants
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Richmond courthouse closes due to water emergency
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High school football: Panthers bare their claws as Highland Springs looms in Week 9
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Defense makes big plays for Petersburg in victory over Meadowbrook
Peebles, Mallory and Ridley lead the way as Crimson Wave remain unbeaten
City Government
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Richmond officials roll out ‘trust policy’ to boost protection for immigrants
Mayor Danny Avula and the Richmond City Council are enacting a formal set of rules aiming to protect immigrant communities.
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Education
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Parent-teacher associations are more important than ever, leaving the schools without them further behind
“All schools deserve to have teachers who feel appreciated. All kids deserve to go on field trips.”
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Features
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At audiobook club, a solitary hobby becomes a group connector
In Richmond, there seems to be a club for almost everyone. For the people in RVA Readers and Writers, it’s the smorgasbord of things to do that draws them in.
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Local News
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Richmond cyclist completes cross-country bike ride, raising more than $250,000 for Type 1 Diabetes research
“I really felt restored in my faith in mankind.”
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Newsletter
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Oct. 21 Newsletter: Building immigrant trust
Richmond's new "trust policy" promises the city won't discriminate based on citizenship or share immigration data about residents. Plus: Manchester connectivity, courthouse flooding and Honda thefts.
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Sports
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High school football: Panthers bare their claws as Highland Springs looms in Week 9
Hermitage's running game was unstoppable in Friday's rout of Glen Allen
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