Freight train derails into the canal along Capital Trail at Dock Street
Multiple Richmond Fire Department crews are on the scene as a freight train has derailed in Shockoe Bottom.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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UPDATE: Water restoration achieved, full repairs to take 'several weeks'
"During that time, we will continue to maintain service to all users, and water disruption is not anticipated.
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Letter: Squirrels’ plan for winter holiday event at risk over roadwork planned near ballpark entrance
The Squirrels said they are planning a "WinterWorld" attraction around the holidays.
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Hathaway report: RPS director asked subordinates to help him disable security cameras; dozens of purchases remain unaccounted for
"This constitutes a gross abuse of authority."
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I tracked Kings Dominion’s lines all summer. Here’s how to skip them
When the park opens, skip the rides closest to the entrance and head straight to the back of the park.
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City Government
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Styrofoam ban for all food outlets begins July 1
Localities are allowed to grant a one-year exemption to eligible food vendors if they can demonstrate that complying with the ban would create “undue economic hardship.”
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Education
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Hathaway report: RPS director asked subordinates to help him disable security cameras; dozens of purchases remain unaccounted for
"This constitutes a gross abuse of authority."
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Features
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I tracked Kings Dominion’s lines all summer. Here’s how to skip them
When the park opens, skip the rides closest to the entrance and head straight to the back of the park.
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Local News
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Freight train derails into the canal along Capital Trail at Dock Street
Multiple Richmond Fire Department crews are on the scene as a freight train has derailed in Shockoe Bottom.
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Newsletter
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July 3 Newsletter: America's birthday weekend
Digging for the past on Belle Isle, a Fan monument, the Capitol's 'warming machine,' and other tales from Richmond's history ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Sports
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The games were fun, but these are the moments I'll remember from the high school sports season
Sports journalism is an exercise in storytelling. It’s also an exercise in trust.
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