Wilder School faculty member sues fired instructor whose course she took over
In a $5.3 million suit, D. Pulane Lucas alleges former Wilder School instructor Bill Leighty defamed her in a letter circulated to VCU leadership this summer.
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Richmond’s School Board is looking for someone to temporarily represent the city’s 6th District after current member Shonda Harris-Muhammed steps down Dec. 31.
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RPS roundup: New system will manage 'difficult choices' on maintenance
Financial limitations have resulted in “an enormous amount of deferred maintenance on our buildings.”
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Richmond schools, offices closed on Monday due to forecasted snow
Because temperatures are well below freezing, this will be pure snow, without the traditional slushy mix.
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It’s only 41 feet long, but replacing this Manchester bridge is key to future projects
The construction will build a four-lane bridge, but change it to two lanes when the Mayo Bridge construction wraps up.
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Richmond’s lawyers told a judge a phone was lost in an airport. City documents show it might have been found
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Do you live in Richmond’s 6th District and want to serve on the School Board? Now is your chance.
Richmond’s School Board is looking for someone to temporarily represent the city’s 6th District after current member Shonda Harris-Muhammed steps down Dec. 31.
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Take a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters
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Local News
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Wilder School faculty member sues fired instructor whose course she took over
In a $5.3 million suit, D. Pulane Lucas alleges former Wilder School instructor Bill Leighty defamed her in a letter circulated to VCU leadership this summer.
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Newsletter
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Dec. 8 Newsletter: Put a bird on it
Plus, The Richmonder has obtained new documents showing the lost phone in the FOIA whistleblower case may have been found at one point. And your guide to regional composting.
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Sports
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High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
In Class 5, the Springers have the tougher road of the two to a state crown.
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