GRTC: Service cuts may be necessary after private fundraising push finds few takers
GRTC has been struggling to sustain its popular fare-free policy after state and federal funding that paid for it ran out two years ago.
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Spanning the city
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Jewell's group files competing anti-code refresh ballot initiative
The Richmond Civic League's proposal would force a retroactive vote, while Paul Goldman's proposal would add the ability to control rent.
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Chesterfield the latest locality to seek 1% sales tax increase for school construction
The resolution to put the motion on the ballot will be voted on during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
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The Richmonder 25: Sherrie McKeithan's impact reaches every corner of Westover Hills
“I let them know no matter where you live, you are still somebody. And the world is yours. You just gotta go out and get it.”
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Seibert’s Towing seeks fuel surcharge as costs rise, asks for $250 fee to handle damaged electric vehicles
The advisory board signed off on an across-the-board fee increase of about 5%, pending Council approval.
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Seibert’s Towing seeks fuel surcharge as costs rise, asks for $250 fee to handle damaged electric vehicles
The advisory board signed off on an across-the-board fee increase of about 5%, pending Council approval.
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Education
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City will receive early access to tax money, intends to use it to support RPS
The decision comes after RPS found itself in an $8.9 million budget hole.
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Features
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After years of hype, a giant indoor waterpark and resort opens soon in Spotsylvania. Here’s what you need to know
It’s being described as a game changer for the state, with impacts that will be felt in Richmond.
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Local News
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GRTC: Service cuts may be necessary after private fundraising push finds few takers
GRTC has been struggling to sustain its popular fare-free policy after state and federal funding that paid for it ran out two years ago.
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Newsletter
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July 22 Newsletter: Sales tax increase spreads
Plus, there are now two petitions asking for a vote on code refresh, Richmond's towing operator is asking for a fee increase, and a local cosplay artist will be on the Comic-Con stage tomorrow.
Sports
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After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
"I’m going to treasure this forever."
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