State health regulators fine Richmond $6.8K for violations related to January water crisis
When the city pays the penalty, the money will go to the Virginia Water Supply Assistance Grant Fund.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Atlee and Hanover baseball teams fall in surprising state tourney results
This will be the first time since 2019 that Hanover county has no team in the baseball championship game.
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RPS, City Council express interest in collaborating on a future budget formula
Switching to a funding formula would allow the division to have a more predictable estimate of how much city funding it will receive.
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GRTC reduces frequency of Pulse bus during midday periods, rejects potential cuts to Whitcomb route
The budget expands the area its free rideshare service, Link, covers.
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Richmond’s free public pools are a way to stave off summertime heat
These pools are free and provide swimming lessons for all ages at no charge.
Avula administration pushes back hard against plan to toughen residency rules for high-ranking City Hall officials
Even though the policy is backed by a majority of the Council, Avula’s memo called the legislation “inappropriate and counterproductive.”
Recent Headlines
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Henrico's water judged best in America by experts
"A panel of esteemed judges rates each water sample on its flavor characteristics." -
Second water report details city communication during crisis
It did not focus on the plant's operation, which was the focus of an earlier report. -
Lombardy Street bridge near VUU could be closed for two-year replacement in 2027
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'Un/Bound' exhibit at VMHC asks visitors what it means to be free
“The heart of this show is the people and their stories.” -
City Council weighs whether more speed cameras are worth the cost
A new law lets local governments place speed cameras at high-risk intersections, but they do not get to keep the revenue. -
Summer is here to stay in RVA
Those nice temperatures are gone now. And it’s not coming back — probably until the fall.
City Government
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GRTC reduces frequency of Pulse bus during midday periods, rejects potential cuts to Whitcomb route
The budget expands the area its free rideshare service, Link, covers.
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Education
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RPS, City Council express interest in collaborating on a future budget formula
Switching to a funding formula would allow the division to have a more predictable estimate of how much city funding it will receive.
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Features
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'Un/Bound' exhibit at VMHC asks visitors what it means to be free
“The heart of this show is the people and their stories.”
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Local News
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Richmond’s free public pools are a way to stave off summertime heat
These pools are free and provide swimming lessons for all ages at no charge.
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Newsletter
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June 13 Newsletter: More speed cameras in the works?
Plus, the Lombardy bridge will need to close for two years, City Council discusses tightening residency requirements, a new VMHC exhibit and Henrico's water is the best, experts say.
Sports
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Atlee and Hanover baseball teams fall in surprising state tourney results
This will be the first time since 2019 that Hanover county has no team in the baseball championship game.
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