City needs RPS-used land to advance Southside development plan, but some board members are wary
The land in question is the result of another deal between RPS and the city that left scars on both sides.
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Spanning the city
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Novel set amid 2020 protests is author's 'love letter' to Richmond
"If the summer of 2020 had any lessons to impart, it was that Richmond deserved a second look.”
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Richmond studying fixes for dangerous Broad Rock rail crossing
The intersection is the fifth most dangerous rail crossing in Virginia, and four people have died there since 2015.
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Richmond, Bermuda are forever linked through a momentous storm
Jamestown, Shakespeare and an airline are linked through one momentous storm.
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'Giving Notes' project tells stories through song
What began as a solo project of gathering prompts and creating free songs for others has expanded to a team of a dozen songwriters giving their time and talents to translating the stories of the community into music.
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Controversial Grove Ave. development wins permit after scaling back plans
“I believe we can add needed housing in Richmond without losing what people love about their neighborhoods.”
City Government
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City needs RPS-used land to advance Southside development plan, but some board members are wary
The land in question is the result of another deal between RPS and the city that left scars on both sides.
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Education
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‘I do not want to make any of these cuts’: Kamras defends proposed RPS budget at Town Hall
The budget also is missing $3 million in historic tax credits from the rebuilding of Fox Elementary, which were accelerated a year.
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Features
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Richmond, Bermuda are forever linked through a momentous storm
Jamestown, Shakespeare and an airline are linked through one momentous storm.
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Local News
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Novel set amid 2020 protests is author's 'love letter' to Richmond
"If the summer of 2020 had any lessons to impart, it was that Richmond deserved a second look.”
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Newsletter
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Feb. 18 Newsletter: Land deals
The RPS land was received in the contentious negotiations over the Diamond District. Plus, the city is studying fixes for a dangerous rail crossing, and another pedestrian fatality on the citys' streets.
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Sports
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Godwin defeats Tucker 34-15 in a game for lovers of defense
The girls basketball win showcased the Eagles' defensive prowess.
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