Bryan Park dams to be removed as part of broader stream restoration
Two dams that have held back the waters of Upham Brook in Bryan Park for more than a century are headed for demolition.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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JXN Project unveils rebuilt ‘founding father’ home, highlighting Black history in Richmond
With the help of two sisters, Richmond has discovered a new legend.
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Richmond Forum announces 2026-27 lineup, with mystery opening guest: a 'trailblazing female artist'
The Richmond Forum announced its 2026-27 lineup on Saturday night.
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How Richmonders can vote in Tuesday’s special election on redistricting
Richmond’s regular polling places will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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After months without internal oversight, RPS fills auditor role
Ahmed previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Deep Run softball shuts out Freeman
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Street closures for Saturday's Monument Avenue 10k
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For some Richmonders, code refresh is a promise for a better future
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Lakeside’s giant scissors, newly refurbished, will return in Sunday ceremony
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Video shows RPS employee allegedly biting Fairfield elementary student
"I simply will not tolerate any such behavior at RPS, and I’ve taken every necessary step accordingly." -
In a rare event, the Richmond Kickers will host an MLS team Wednesday
The U.S. Open Cup is an annual tournament that pits teams from all levels of competition against each other in a single-elimination format.
City Government
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Avula rolls out plan to relaunch city government’s payment register
“I will be perfectly honest to say this fell into the category of important, but not urgent.”
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Education
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After months without internal oversight, RPS fills auditor role
Ahmed previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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RPS has designed a new Woodville Elementary, but there’s still not enough money to start the project
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Features
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Richmond’s rezoning allows more development. Should it also require more trees?
At a meeting of Richmond’s Zoning Advisory Council last week, everyone wanted to make one thing clear: They all loved trees.
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Local News
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JXN Project unveils rebuilt ‘founding father’ home, highlighting Black history in Richmond
With the help of two sisters, Richmond has discovered a new legend.
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Newsletter
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April 20 Newsletter: Giving up dams
A historic home is rebuilt and reopened in Jackson Ward. Plus, the new Richmond Forum lineup has a mystery guest, how to vote on Tuesday, and a new auditor at RPS.
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Sports
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Deep Run softball shuts out Freeman
The Wildcats (8-1) scored a run in the first inning, five in the second, and five more in the third.
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