RPS pitches outsourcing some substitute teachers, Board pushes back
The program provides salary and benefits to fellows who work as long-term substitute teachers while earning their teaching certification.
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Redistricting amendment: How Richmond voted on Tuesday
See how your neighborhood voted.
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City Council backs creation of energy efficiency program for Richmond residents
Six members of the City Council are supporting a plan to develop an energy efficiency program that could help residents and businesses use less — and spend less on — gas and electricity.
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UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Highland Park shooting
RPS said the district has lost more than 50 students to gun violence in the last seven years.
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City nets $1 million in overdue utility bills from repayment campaign
DPU said it will begin disconnecting service to customers who are delinquent and not on a payment plan on April 21.
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City Council backs creation of energy efficiency program for Richmond residents
Six members of the City Council are supporting a plan to develop an energy efficiency program that could help residents and businesses use less — and spend less on — gas and electricity.
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Education
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RPS pitches outsourcing some substitute teachers, Board pushes back
The program provides salary and benefits to fellows who work as long-term substitute teachers while earning their teaching certification.
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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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Richmond’s rezoning allows more development. Should it also require more trees?
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Local News
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Redistricting amendment: How Richmond voted on Tuesday
See how your neighborhood voted.
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Newsletter
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April 22 Newsletter: No more election ads
Four Richmond precincts voted against the amendment, while the rest were overwhelmingly in favor. Plus, more on budget season, including a proposal to outsource substitute teachers.
Sports
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After shutout loss, Thomas Jefferson baseball responds with shutout win
A nine-run second inning sent the Vikings on a path to victory.
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