Avula tweaks financial transparency plan, but after months of discussion, Council’s stance remains unclear
Officials stopped following the law in 2019 after concluding publishing the data was taking up too much staff time and creating too much risk that sensitive information could be revealed to the public.
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‘Dark to light’: City unveils plans for infamous Lumpkin’s Slave Jail site
Like much of the rest of Shockoe Bottom, the location of the jail lies in a floodplain, with part of its footprint encroaching into a floodway.
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Amateur astronomer donates telescopes to inspire rural communities around Richmond
"This is a great way to get telescopes in the hands of those interested in the night skies."
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World-famous AI artist unveils video installation at CoStar grand opening
Its distinctive video screen facing the river was officially turned on amid fireworks and a performance from the band Caamp.
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The Richmonder lands $1 million national grant to build capacity
The American Journalism Project is investing $1 million in capacity building over a three-year period. Here's what it means...
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Avula tweaks financial transparency plan, but after months of discussion, Council’s stance remains unclear
Officials stopped following the law in 2019 after concluding publishing the data was taking up too much staff time and creating too much risk that sensitive information could be revealed to the public.
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Documents: Former RPS facilities director was paid for six weeks after investigation due to rejected resignation
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Arthur Ashe's statue turns 30 on Friday. It wasn't an easy road to Monument Avenue
Three decades on, here’s a look back on how this monument came into existence.
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‘Dark to light’: City unveils plans for infamous Lumpkin’s Slave Jail site
Like much of the rest of Shockoe Bottom, the location of the jail lies in a floodplain, with part of its footprint encroaching into a floodway.
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July 15 Newsletter: Hispanic business boom
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After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
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