Interview: Jason Kamras shares next steps as RPS prepares for $850 million sales tax infusion
"In the spring we’ll discuss and ultimately decide how we’ll modernize the schools."
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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RPS technology director left weeks before cyber attack that put personal information on dark web
“We are deeply disturbed by this criminal act, and we understand how concerning it is to learn that personal information may have been compromised.”
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Chesterfield’s school board pulls release valve at a crowded Curtis Elementary, redistricts students to Bellwood and Wells
Four Bermuda District elementary schools — Bensley, Bellwood, Curtis and Wells — are the latest to be impacted in Chesterfield’s redistricting to fit future development.
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Monopoly concerns vs. downtown development: Richmond officials still debating city’s stance on proposed Dominion-NextEra merger
It’s unclear if all nine Council members and Mayor Danny Avula are on the same page about what the city’s stance should be.
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Richmond is changing its rules for parking near stop signs
“Research did not identify evidence that a blanket 30-foot stop-sign setback is safer than a 20-foot intersection setback.”
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City Government
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Richmond is changing its rules for parking near stop signs
“Research did not identify evidence that a blanket 30-foot stop-sign setback is safer than a 20-foot intersection setback.”
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Education
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RPS technology director left weeks before cyber attack that put personal information on dark web
“We are deeply disturbed by this criminal act, and we understand how concerning it is to learn that personal information may have been compromised.”
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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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Monopoly concerns vs. downtown development: Richmond officials still debating city’s stance on proposed Dominion-NextEra merger
It’s unclear if all nine Council members and Mayor Danny Avula are on the same page about what the city’s stance should be.
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Newsletter
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Nov. 11 Newsletter: RPS plans tax spending
Is Richmond better off if the Dominion merger goes through? Council debated but did not come to a conclusion. Plus, you'll be able to park a little closer to some stop signs.
Sports
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High school football: Fog clears to reveal playoffs picture
Thomas Dale wins on the road to cap an undefeated regular season
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