Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit
Monday’s ruling from the judge was a flashpoint in the two-year-old case about transparency in city government.
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Larry Starr's second act reminded him of the joy of coaching
The former Monacan coach went from a standout program to one that needed building. Now he's moving again.
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IRS alleges it paid $728k in fraudulent tax ‘refunds’ to former School Board candidate
A former candidate for the Richmond School Board is facing two counts of federal tax evasion charges.
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‘A love-hate relationship:’ Managing Rosedale’s aging trees is a tricky balance for Northside residents
The city removed 20 of the trees last year after a comprehensive evaluation.
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In Brookland Park, is a mural a pro-Palestinian message or a revival of old racist symbols?
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Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit
Monday’s ruling from the judge was a flashpoint in the two-year-old case about transparency in city government.
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Education
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RPS emails show which positions will be eliminated in budget cuts
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After federal funding upheavals, Richmond nonprofits say they are bruised but not broken
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IRS alleges it paid $728k in fraudulent tax ‘refunds’ to former School Board candidate
A former candidate for the Richmond School Board is facing two counts of federal tax evasion charges.
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March 2 Newsletter: Old tree trouble
Plus, the latest on the Diamond dilemma, a group of Richmond pastors call for compassion towards immigrants, and a debate over a Northside mural where the main symbol has two meanings.
Sports
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Larry Starr's second act reminded him of the joy of coaching
The former Monacan coach went from a standout program to one that needed building. Now he's moving again.
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