Man charged after break-in at Richmond courthouse, officials plan funding boost for security
When questioned by police, according to court documents, the suspect claimed he is a CIA agent and said he went into the building with a knife because he had seen another figure inside who looked like him.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Richmond begins refilling west tank of Byrd Park Reservoir after two years of repairs
After a more than two-year closure for a roof replacement, water is again running into the Byrd Park Reservoir’s west tank.
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Several VCU men's basketball players announce they will return next year
Under current college sports regulations, players can enter the transfer portal and switch schools after each season if they wish.
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Pain at the pump: Richmond gas prices continue upward march
In Richmond, the AAA average has never reached $5 per gallon.
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Richmond schools get additional money for repairs in new budget, but it will be borrowed from future years
The fund, which was $2.5 million last year, is proposed to be $9.3 million this year.
A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England
The Richmond in England inspired the Richmond in Virginia.
Recent Headlines
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Steward falls to perennial baseball power STAB
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Richmond police unveil long-awaited First Precinct building in Church Hill
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Richmond to continue ticketing drivers who park too close to intersections and crosswalks
Richmond also signaled it plans to ramp up enforcement of parking in bike lanes, which has been illegal since 2019. -
Officials will restart vape shop enforcement effort next week
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Pro-code refresh groups pitch plan to allow smaller duplexes in bid for more affordable homes
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Richmond officials are courting a nonstop flight to Europe. It won’t be cheap.
“We are losing projects because of a lack of direct flights.”
City Government
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Richmond to continue ticketing drivers who park too close to intersections and crosswalks
Richmond also signaled it plans to ramp up enforcement of parking in bike lanes, which has been illegal since 2019.
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Education
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Richmond schools get additional money for repairs in new budget, but it will be borrowed from future years
The fund, which was $2.5 million last year, is proposed to be $9.3 million this year.
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Features
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A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England
The Richmond in England inspired the Richmond in Virginia.
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Local News
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Man charged after break-in at Richmond courthouse, officials plan funding boost for security
When questioned by police, according to court documents, the suspect claimed he is a CIA agent and said he went into the building with a knife because he had seen another figure inside who looked like him.
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Newsletter
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April 6 Newsletter: Pain at the pump
The city is spending more on school repairs in the upcoming budget, but it's doing that by borrowing from future years. Plus, VCU basketball retains several players from this year's squad.
Sports
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Several VCU men's basketball players announce they will return next year
Under current college sports regulations, players can enter the transfer portal and switch schools after each season if they wish.
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