Avula administration drops duplex proposal in third draft of code refresh
“There will be many nervous residents that will breathe a sigh of relief when they see that update.”
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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VUU seeking city permission to develop Richmond Community Hospital property
In its proposal, the school said it will preserve the Richmond Community Hospital building, though neighborhood advocates are urging city leaders to ensure VUU holds to that commitment.
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Richmond's community gardens are a hidden gem
Today there are 30 active gardens across the city, from Church Hill to the Southside.
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The Richmonder 25: Meet the 2026 honorees
The Richmonder 25 program honors the people who make us proud to be Richmonders!
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New murder-mystery graphic novel explores Richmond’s art world
The idea for Dash Shaw’s latest graphic novel, the COVID-era murder mystery “Like Swimmers,” began at the Lombardy Street Kroger. -
Richmond agreed to pay a tax refund after being sued. The city’s own lawyer struggled to get the money sent
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The Richmonder 25: Lea Whitehurst-Gibson works to amplify Southside’s voice
During her time in Richmond, Whitehurst-Gibson said she noticed that Southside Richmond often got left behind in the public discourse. -
Five injured in overnight shooting at Virginia State University
Five individuals were shot outside Virginia State University dormitories at 1:28 a.m. Saturday, with four people sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and one in critical condition. -
Chesterfield Board indicates it won’t approve any more data centers in the county
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Hallman: Denny Hamlin has turned from NASCAR heel to hero as his historic career enters its third decade
Hamlin has had a profound impact on the sport, both as a competitor and as an industry figure.
City Government
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Richmond agreed to pay a tax refund after being sued. The city’s own lawyer struggled to get the money sent
The city’s own lawyers couldn’t get the Finance Department to calculate the exact amount the taxpayer was owed and issue the refund.
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Education
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Free CPR certification program offered for RPS educators
The Virginia Department of Education mandates teachers to be CPR certified in order to become licensed personnel, and classes can run upwards of $150.
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Features
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Richmond's community gardens are a hidden gem
Today there are 30 active gardens across the city, from Church Hill to the Southside.
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Local News
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New murder-mystery graphic novel explores Richmond’s art world
The idea for Dash Shaw’s latest graphic novel, the COVID-era murder mystery “Like Swimmers,” began at the Lombardy Street Kroger.
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Newsletter
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Aug. 17 Newsletter: Community gardens
Richmond agreed to pay a tax refund after being sued. The city’s own lawyer struggled to get the money sent. Plus, Chesterfield says no to more data centers, and it's time to know your audits.
Sports
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NASCAR Notes: Rain delays Richmond truck race
A rain delay postponed the start of the truck series race at Richmond Raceway on Friday night.
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