Coming to Scott’s Addition: Bike-ped paths and a little more green
For a decade, Scott’s Addition has been the closest thing to a concrete jungle Richmond has. Now planners are hoping a set of new projects could soften its edges.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Goochland County ends usage of Flock license-plate readers
"This decision is not the result of any identified misuse of the system."
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Sophomore QB finds a groove in Manchester's season-opening win
The Lancers continued a recent tradition of success at the position.
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Amazon shares details on drone delivery as it seeks final approvals in Richmond area
Coming soon to the skies near you is Amazon Prime Air, the online retail giant’s drone delivery service.
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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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At Benedictine, a new class prepares to chase a fourth straight football title
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The Richmonder 25: Regina Chaney fights for fairness in housing
For 42 years, Regina Chaney has lived and breathed housing advocacy in Virginia. -
New groups will lobby for 1% sales tax increase, as school districts aren’t allowed to themselves
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Chesterfield postpones vote on using data center money to lower car tax rate
Attendees said the county didn’t give residents enough time to learn about the proposal. -
The Richmonder 25: Shawntee Wynn stands by victims of domestic violence
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Chesterfield proposes using data center revenue to lower car taxes
Henrico puts its data center tax money into a fund buoying affordable housing.
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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New groups will lobby for 1% sales tax increase, as school districts aren’t allowed to themselves
State laws prohibit the localities from lobbying for its passage with taxpayer money.
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Features
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Richmond's community gardens are a hidden gem
Today there are 30 active gardens across the city, from Church Hill to the Southside.
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Local News
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Goochland County ends usage of Flock license-plate readers
"This decision is not the result of any identified misuse of the system."
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Newsletter
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Aug. 28 Newsletter: Greening Scott's Addition
Amazon gives us early details on its drone technology, plus what localities are doing to promote a 1% sales tax increase for schools, and the latest installment of The Richmonder 25.
Sports
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Sophomore QB finds a groove in Manchester's season-opening win
The Lancers continued a recent tradition of success at the position.
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