Richmond officials are courting a nonstop flight to Europe. It won’t be cheap.
“We are losing projects because of a lack of direct flights.”
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Pro-code refresh groups pitch plan to allow smaller duplexes in bid for more affordable homes
The new proposal would let duplexes be built in all single family neighborhoods, as long as the units are no larger than 1,500 square feet.
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City clears application backlog for Gap Grant housing aid program
Officials have cleared an application backlog, but most of the $3.9M allocated to help low-income Richmonders with housing expenses remains unspent.
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Richmond court clerk asks property owners to sign up for free deed alert service
The court system is offering a free email notification service meant to combat deed fraud.
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‘Spring Forward’ push to reduce youth gun violence over spring break starts
Gun violence amongst juveniles and young adults tend to rise when students are out of school.
Signs at two Richmond sites flagged as part of Trump order to ‘focus on the greatness’ in U.S. history
Recently leaked documents show that the content may "inappropriately disparage Americans' past."
Recent Headlines
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St. Catherine's remains undefeated with softball win
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Richmond officials charge $5.7K FOIA fee for financial info city is required to publish
The city said it would cost at least $5.7K for a copy of its payment register that's supposed to be available online. -
In code refresh, proposal to allow small businesses in neighborhoods draws mixed reviews
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Two anti-Trump protests will take place downtown Saturday. Organizers disagree over who’s to blame.
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Branch director Kristin Cavallo will return to her role as CEO of Martin
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'We are managing so much change': Mayor, experts discuss the path ahead for Richmond
The mayor participated in a series of onstage chats with community figures that focused on some of Richmond’s big challenges and successes.
City Government
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City clears application backlog for Gap Grant housing aid program
Officials have cleared an application backlog, but most of the $3.9M allocated to help low-income Richmonders with housing expenses remains unspent.
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Education
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School funding is often the biggest budget fight. Why hasn't Richmond found a better way?
Members from both sides are now saying different things as to whether or not the formula exists.
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Features
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Ground-nesting bees are a spring phenomenon in Richmond
As the temperatures rise, species of ground-nesting bees will appear for a number of weeks.
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Local News
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Richmond officials are courting a nonstop flight to Europe. It won’t be cheap.
“We are losing projects because of a lack of direct flights.”
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Newsletter
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April 1 Newsletter: RIC's international flight quest
Richmond International Airport is trying to become more international, but getting a nonstop flight to Europe isn't easy.
Sports
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St. Catherine's remains undefeated with softball win
The Saints prevailed 5-0, but it took them three innings and a trip through the batting order to gain their bearings.
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