Launched to great fanfare, Richmond’s Civilian Review Board is growing restless as its workload remains minimal
“You live in a city where those things don't happen all the time. That's a good place to live.”
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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City launches new platform to manage FOIA requests
“FOIA is not only just a legal requirement but a responsibility we need to take seriously.”
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Third draft of code refresh to be rolled out in phases starting in June
The Planning Department will first release a proposal on how to handle some of the most controversial policy issues.
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VCU baseball outlasts rain, opponents to make NCAA tournament; Rams will face UNC on Friday
The Rams hit a record 67 home runs this season.
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School Board approves substitute teacher outsourcing contracts in split vote
The 5-4 vote will allow Scoot Education to hire 15 long-term subs on behalf of the division.
What is an SUP?: Meet Richmond’s most powerful tool to get around zoning rules
The Richmonder reviewed five years of SUP data to determine where these permits are driving the most development, what kind of development it is and how long the public review process is taking.
Recent Headlines
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New high school timeline accelerated after flooding at RHSA
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Cosby's bats come alive in baseball win over Manchester
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RPD releases video showing police fatally shooting woman holding gun
The nearly 6-minute video shows the woman fired just as officers were reaching the top of an open-air staircase. -
Council committee punts on transparency measures after shutting down discussion
The decision to delay seemed to be the Council’s alone. Avula's Chief of Staff said she was prepared to present the mayor’s proposal. -
Planning Commission OKs initial master plan for redeveloped Mosby Court South
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Dominion’s presence has defined Richmond for years. What happens after NextEra’s acquisition?
NextEra doesn't allow most employees to work remotely, which could drive additional demand for office space in Richmond.
City Government
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Launched to great fanfare, Richmond’s Civilian Review Board is growing restless as its workload remains minimal
“You live in a city where those things don't happen all the time. That's a good place to live.”
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Education
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School Board approves substitute teacher outsourcing contracts in split vote
The 5-4 vote will allow Scoot Education to hire 15 long-term subs on behalf of the division.
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Features
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Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
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Local News
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RPD releases video showing police fatally shooting woman holding gun
The nearly 6-minute video shows the woman fired just as officers were reaching the top of an open-air staircase.
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Newsletter
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May 27 Newsletter: Data dig: Five years of SUPs
Meet the tool that can get around Richmond's zoning rules. Plus, an update on the rezoning initiative, Richmond's School Board approves outsourcing substitute teacher recruitment, and more.
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Sports
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VCU baseball outlasts rain, opponents to make NCAA tournament; Rams will face UNC on Friday
The Rams hit a record 67 home runs this season.
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