For decades, Richmond mandated tidy lawns. A new proposal would give native plants more leeway.
Setting the appropriate criteria has been a challenge for the city.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Urban Design Committee recommends denial of Shockoe Valley road revamps
“99% of this project, we are ecstatic to see.”
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Letter: RPS won't offer bus rides home to elementary students in after-school programs due to budget cuts
RPS recently adopted a budget that eliminated in-house transportation and security for after-school providers, saving the division a little over $700,000.
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The Richmonder 25: Megan Shockley hosts evenings of music and human connection
“We wanted to do something more like what you would see in the city, but out here in the ’burbs.”
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The Richmonder 25: Meet the 2026 honorees
The Richmonder 25 program honors the people who make us proud to be Richmonders!
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RPS officially adopts $551.5 million budget for next fiscal year, city contribution helps plug late hole
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'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported
Pyro Shows, the contractor, apologized and said it will investigate. -
Avula pitches meals, property tax cuts to win support for sales tax for Richmond schools
“If we're asking Richmonders to approve a new tax, then we should also look for every opportunity to pair that with a reduced tax somewhere else.” -
Bob Burrus, a civic leader who led McGuire Woods to national prominence, dies at 91
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The Richmonder 25: Joe Kelleher went back to school in his 80s to help veterans with PTSD
Kelleher is also working with members of the Joint Legislative Council of Veterans on passing legislation based in part on his work with veteran PTSD groups. -
Chesterfield Board proposes property tax cut if 1% sales tax increase for schools passes
The proposal would cut the real estate tax by two cents, to 87 cents per $100 of assessed value.
City Government
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Urban Design Committee recommends denial of Shockoe Valley road revamps
“99% of this project, we are ecstatic to see.”
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Education
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Letter: RPS won't offer bus rides home to elementary students in after-school programs due to budget cuts
RPS recently adopted a budget that eliminated in-house transportation and security for after-school providers, saving the division a little over $700,000.
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Features
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After years of hype, a giant indoor waterpark and resort opens soon in Spotsylvania. Here’s what you need to know
It’s being described as a game changer for the state, with impacts that will be felt in Richmond.
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Local News
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'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported
Pyro Shows, the contractor, apologized and said it will investigate.
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Newsletter
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July 24 Newsletter: Lawn length debates
Plus, Habitat for Humanity goes solar, Squirrels squabbling continues, and Richmond's first parallel parking event draws a famous name. And the latest edition of The Richmonder 25.
Sports
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After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
"I’m going to treasure this forever."
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