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City Council expected to approve $2 million for new Animal Care and Control shelter
The new space will be on W. Cary Street next to Addison Street.
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Stoney touts decrease in youth violence during tenure
An additional $3.5 million is also on the way in the form of a Safer Communities Program Grant.
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Council indicates it might need another delay on tax rate decision
The deep dive on taxes the Richmond City Council planned for Thursday apparently wasn’t deep enough.
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Kamras warns of 'hard decision' as RPS surveys teachers about adding more workdays in 25-26 schedule
Richmond Public Schools is asking teachers to weigh in on whether and when teacher workdays should be added to next year’s school calendar.
Recent Headlines
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Richmond splits its Rosie's tax money with New Kent County. Legislators want to change that.
Last year, Richmond's Rosie’s generated $3.7 million for Richmond, and $3.7 million for New Kent. -
Six Points area of Highland Park is becoming an affordable housing hub
Enterprise Community Development broke ground on its third major project in the neighborhood on Oct. 2. -
Stoney proposes one-time tax rebate as alternative to lowering rate
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced Monday plans for a one-time property tax rebate as well as two other targeted relief programs, an alternative to a current City Council proposal to permanently lower the property tax rate. -
Pulse bus continues to beat rider projections as future growth is discussed
Plans to create a second Pulse route, running north to south, are in the works. -
A TikTok cooking star became a Richmonder this spring. She's a fan.
Her boyfriend, Ryan Shellow, signed with the Richmond Kickers this year. -
Carytown lights up new sign for the first time
The roughly $100,000 sign was funded by American Rescue Plan money meant to help businesses bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Government
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City Council expected to approve $2 million for new Animal Care and Control shelter
The new space will be on W. Cary Street next to Addison Street.
Education
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Two former PTA presidents seek 2nd District school board seat, differ on superintendent
The two candidates appear to have different views of schools Superintendent Jason Kamras.
Features
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A TikTok cooking star became a Richmonder this spring. She's a fan.
Her boyfriend, Ryan Shellow, signed with the Richmond Kickers this year.
Local News
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Stoney touts decrease in youth violence during tenure
An additional $3.5 million is also on the way in the form of a Safer Communities Program Grant.
Newsletter
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Oct. 14 Newsletter: Read our voter guide
The Richmonder has information on every candidate running for office this November in the city.
Sports
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Three less-than-an-hour trips from Richmond to enjoy the fall weather
Fall is king of the seasons because it renews my craving for adventure.