City councilor wants third-party inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct; RRHA board chair says investigation was handled appropriately
"The question I’m asking is who is protecting the residents?"
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Nearly 8% of Chesterfield employees are on Ozempic-style drugs. The county says they prevent costlier issues later
This year is especially challenging, with premium prices nationwide climbing nearly 22% between 2025 and 2026.
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Facilities Department had ‘haphazard’ processes and lacked work order controls, RPS audit finds
The department failed to use the maintenance management platform that was implemented about four years ago.
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Richmond’s libraries have long been a place for soaking up knowledge. Now they’re soaking up runoff too.
Richmond’s public libraries have slowly been going greener.
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The Richmonder 25: Meet the 2026 honorees
The Richmonder 25 program honors the people who make us proud to be Richmonders!
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Recent Headlines
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Catching up: Flock cameras are generating controversy, but Chesterfield’s contract runs through 2029
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‘That’s what high school football is about’: The Battle of Chester celebrates its 55th installment
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Lewis Ginter workers will strike starting Wednesday, garden says it will remain open
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The Richmonder 25: Mollie Reinhart fosters connection through compassion
Often prompted with a guiding question and encouraged to chat with someone they do not already know, attendees find a point of connection with those they are surrounded by, no matter the event. -
Two-alarm fire shuts down multiple blocks in downtown Richmond
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RPS closes Bellevue Elementary 'out of an abundance of caution' due to potential mold
The reports led to immediate air quality testing, of which the results are not yet available.
City Government
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State didn't send enough funds for nullified redistricting vote, leaving Richmond $375K short
Richmond officials had to spend almost $375,000 in local tax dollars to run an unplanned election that didn’t count.
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Education
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Facilities Department had ‘haphazard’ processes and lacked work order controls, RPS audit finds
The department failed to use the maintenance management platform that was implemented about four years ago.
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Features
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Richmond’s libraries have long been a place for soaking up knowledge. Now they’re soaking up runoff too.
Richmond’s public libraries have slowly been going greener.
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Local News
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Lewis Ginter workers will strike starting Wednesday, garden says it will remain open
In a statement, garden officials said they will operate on a normal schedule.
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Newsletter
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Sept. 2 Newsletter: Soaking up knowledge (and runoff)
Plus, Lewis Ginter's workers go on strike, a Chesterfield lawmaker calls for a ban on Flock, and the latest on facility conditions at Richmond Public Schools.
Sports
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‘That’s what high school football is about’: The Battle of Chester celebrates its 55th installment
"I couldn’t wait to be a part of the history."
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