In internal memo, Squirrels COO says team had permission to use Diamond for storage
In an internal memo obtained by The Richmonder, COO Ben Rothrock pushed back on what he described as “misinformation” by the EDA.
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‘This is going to be life-changing’: Chesterfield to open the area’s first publicly run domestic violence shelter
The team is aiming for a January 2028 opening. The shelter will be completely county-run with volunteer help.
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6 RPS schools no longer among lowest performing in latest VDOE school ratings
“Parents are buying into it, that this is a place that’s inclusive and a place that’s safe, and parents are believing in our vision.”
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Redevelopment of Near West End church into 33 townhomes gets OK from Planning Commission
"It’s a beautiful project, we trust they’re going to do a good job with it, and it’s in keeping with the neighborhood."
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Richmond property tax bills will keep rising, report says, but city will still face ‘fiscal constraints’
The city’s spending is rising faster than the tax bills that are supposed to pay for government services, according to a consulting firm.
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Redevelopment of Near West End church into 33 townhomes gets OK from Planning Commission
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In internal memo, Squirrels COO says team had permission to use Diamond for storage
In an internal memo obtained by The Richmonder, COO Ben Rothrock pushed back on what he described as “misinformation” by the EDA.
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Oct. 7 Newsletter: Rising taxes won't ease fiscal crunch
Plus, the city says it has the right to kick the Squirrels out of CarMax Park if they don't start negotiating with VCU, and new townhomes are coming to Grove Avenue.
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At Richmond’s pro golf tournament, it’s out with the old and in with the youth
“It’s the event where you’ll see the most grown men cry – good or bad.”
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