Three finalists share how they'd turn a Shockoe parking lot into affordable housing
The city is working to develop some of the lots it owns but isn't currently using into housing.
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After years of advocacy, Chimborazo Elementary opens new playground
“We've been working hard, the kids deserve to play hard too.”
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Styrofoam ban for all food outlets begins July 1
Localities are allowed to grant a one-year exemption to eligible food vendors if they can demonstrate that complying with the ban would create “undue economic hardship.”
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Because of delayed primary, there’s no early voting location on Richmond’s Southside
During the last Republican Senate primary in 2024, only about 150 people cast early ballots in person across all early voting sites.
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Henrico County upgraded to 'severe drought' as dry summer continues
Local officials are monitoring the situation and may issue a request for voluntary conservation.
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The games were fun, but these are the moments I'll remember from the high school sports season
Sports journalism is an exercise in storytelling. It’s also an exercise in trust.
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Styrofoam ban for all food outlets begins July 1
Localities are allowed to grant a one-year exemption to eligible food vendors if they can demonstrate that complying with the ban would create “undue economic hardship.”
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Education
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After years of advocacy, Chimborazo Elementary opens new playground
“We've been working hard, the kids deserve to play hard too.”
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Features
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Richmond's Flag, Part 3: Modern day boatmen recreate the freedom of the batteaux era
June 20th is launch day for this year’s 41st edition of the festival.
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Local News
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Three finalists share how they'd turn a Shockoe parking lot into affordable housing
The city is working to develop some of the lots it owns but isn't currently using into housing.
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Newsletter
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June 26 Newsletter: Leaving Planet Money
Plus, the nation's travel influencers are in Richmond, and we spent the day with them. And there's a new candidate in the 6th District School Board race.
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Sports
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The games were fun, but these are the moments I'll remember from the high school sports season
Sports journalism is an exercise in storytelling. It’s also an exercise in trust.
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