
With more than 70 bus drivers out, Richmond schools switch to virtual
Richmond Public Schools will have a virtual learning day on Wednesday, after more than half of the district's bus drivers called out of work.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Henrico weighs choice between breaking off from Richmond water system or pursuing more regional cooperation
The decision could have major implications for city residents and the bills they may have to pay to keep the system running in the future.
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More rain will follow this winter storm
Winter is a long way from over in RVA
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Henrico report on water outage faults Richmond for not communicating ‘severity’ of situation sooner
Former Richmond DPU Director April Bingham attempted to send text messages to the landline phone of Henrico DPU Director Bentley Chan, according to the report released Tuesday.
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Window displays in Shockoe Bottom celebrate Black history
Throughout the month of February, visitors to Richmond's Shockoe Bottom will have a chance to take a trip back in time and see what everyday life was like for Black Richmonders of the past.
Maymont is using an $8 million COVID-era grant to enhance its facilities
Among the new additions will be porcupines.
Recent Headlines
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RPS puts chief talent officer on leave while it investigates complaints
Jason Kamras said an “independent third party” would conduct an investigation of the allegations. -
State budget proposals include two key RPS priorities: more funding for staff and school construction
Both proposals will still have to make it through what are likely to be difficult budget negotiations. -
Overcoming doubts, Richmond Planning Commission OKs test of new type of bus platform
The Richmond Planning Commission approved a plan to test a new type of bus platform that could also help slow down traffic. -
RPS unions decry proposal to share costs of health insurance increases
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Richmond judge dismisses former senator Joe Morrissey’s defamation suit over private investigator’s 2022 tweet
A Richmond judge on Wednesday dismissed a defamation suit brought by former Richmond-area Sen. Joe Morrissey against private investigator and activist Jimmie Lee Jarvis over a tweet Jarvis posted in 2022 calling him “a violent thug, a liar and a sexual predator.” -
First Fridays turns 28; one studio owner reflects on its beginnings
First begun in February 1997, galleries, shops, restaurants, nonprofits and more open their doors in celebration of art in the Richmond community.
City Government
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Overcoming doubts, Richmond Planning Commission OKs test of new type of bus platform
The Richmond Planning Commission approved a plan to test a new type of bus platform that could also help slow down traffic.
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Education
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With more than 70 bus drivers out, Richmond schools switch to virtual
Richmond Public Schools will have a virtual learning day on Wednesday, after more than half of the district's bus drivers called out of work.
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Features
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Maymont is using an $8 million COVID-era grant to enhance its facilities
Among the new additions will be porcupines.
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Local News
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Henrico weighs choice between breaking off from Richmond water system or pursuing more regional cooperation
The decision could have major implications for city residents and the bills they may have to pay to keep the system running in the future.
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Newsletter
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Feb. 12 Newsletter: Henrico's water takeaways
Richmond's DPU chief was texting a landline. Plus, a Black history display in Shockoe, and a post-snow forecast.rich
Sports
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High school athletes sign with colleges Wednesday, but it's no longer a permanent relationship
Gray knows a thing or two about the navigation of the recruiting world, past and present.
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