Plans for $2 million Texas Beach bridge repair being finalized, say city officials
“We’re just as excited as the public to get it back open,” said Allen McCown, construction manager for Richmond’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Four months later, details on viral tractor-trailer crash remain sparse
One trailer driver offered his theory, after our request for the official report was declined.
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The cold goes on for RVA
Tuesday was the coldest day in Richmond for more than two years.
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Kamras budget proposal seeks $43.7 million more for schools’ operational spending next year
Richmond teachers’ compensation has risen 41% since 2018, from an average salary of $52,000 to more than $73,000, according to administration data.
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Murder and violent crime fell in Richmond during 2024, police chief says
“I know it's not always obvious for folks and doesn't always feel that way, but this is the hard data,” Edwards said.
Data: Charts showing insights on Richmond's finances
A deep dive on collective bargaining, fiscal stress, property taxes, debt, pensions and more, as told through charts presented at The Richmonder's live event.
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Interview: As water crisis settles, Danny Avula prepares for the 'long haul' as mayor
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Richmond police chief reveals he got speeding ticket from one of his own officers
Near the end of a briefing Thursday on Richmond’s annual crime statistics, Police Chief Rick Edwards voluntarily revealed he had his own brush with the law the day before. While heading to a meeting in his police vehicle on Wednesday, Edwards said, one of his own officers pulled him -
Avula calls Bingham departure an ‘amicable separation’: ‘We need a different skill set moving forward’
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Richmond DPU director resigns amid water crisis; interim director appointed
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Richmond bringing in third auxiliary water pump after a primary pump fails overnight
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VCU plays its best game of the season to knock off first-place Saint Louis
Atlantic 10 conference play is already shaping up to be a bruising battle, with each team in the conference sporting a loss after four games. But after defeating Saint Louis 78-62 on Tuesday night, Rams guard Joe Bamisile had a message for the rest of the league. "We'
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Interview: As water crisis settles, Danny Avula prepares for the 'long haul' as mayor
Avula said he plans to form an Infrastructure Council to evaluate what Richmond's priorities should be.
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Education
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Kamras budget proposal seeks $43.7 million more for schools’ operational spending next year
Richmond teachers’ compensation has risen 41% since 2018, from an average salary of $52,000 to more than $73,000, according to administration data.
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Data: Charts showing insights on Richmond's finances
A deep dive on collective bargaining, fiscal stress, property taxes, debt, pensions and more, as told through charts presented at The Richmonder's live event.
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Local News
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Four months later, details on viral tractor-trailer crash remain sparse
One trailer driver offered his theory, after our request for the official report was declined.
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Jan. 22 Newsletter: Texas Beach bridge plans
Plus, what happened in that viral truck crash on I-64? And Jason Kamras gets budget season started with his first proposal, as well as validation that yes, it's really cold outside.
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VCU plays its best game of the season to knock off first-place Saint Louis
Atlantic 10 conference play is already shaping up to be a bruising battle, with each team in the conference sporting a loss after four games. But after defeating Saint Louis 78-62 on Tuesday night, Rams guard Joe Bamisile had a message for the rest of the league. "We'
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