Five things we'll be talking about in 2026: Jon Baliles takes a look in his crystal ball
For years, the city has been ignoring the fiscal warning signs clearly visible on the radar.
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Catching up: GRTC isn't out of money, but it is fundraising
Twice this year, GRTC's financial future was described in dire terms.
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Catching up: The Hartshorn Community Council showed up on hundreds of incorrectly issued rebate checks
“It was a weird few days for the homeowners’ association.”
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Catching up: Is Cosmic Baseball the next Banana Ball?
The Colonial Heights amateur baseball team took the sports world by storm in 2024 with the debut of cosmic baseball.
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City Government
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CAO says Richmond must establish single ‘source of truth’ on city finances
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Education
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Departing RPS board member will take over embattled district in Southeast Virginia; she was named in a recent investigation
Harris-Muhammed suggested the coordinator and herself each take a portion from the grant funds – “approximately $12,000 and $10,000 respectively – as compensation for administering the program.”
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Features
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Neon Moon: The story of Richmond’s own neon sign
For decades Richmond’s unique neon open sign has been hiding in plain sight.
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Local News
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Valentine director Bill Martin dies after being hit by a car
Martin dedicated his life "to telling Richmond’s stories with care, integrity and a deep love for this community."
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Our reporters reflect
Go behind-the-scenes with our reporters as we reflect on stories that stuck with us in 2025. The Richmonder has three full-time reporters thanks to the generosity of our readers.
Sports
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St. Catherine's rallies to claim Benedictine Capital City Classic girls title
“In the second half, we came back, we knew we had to finish the game, and that’s what we did.”
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