Richmond civil rights legend Dr. Fergie Reid celebrates his 100th birthday this week
"You kindled a flame of progress that has never been snuffed out."
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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400 VCU Health workers secure union contract offering three-year pay increases
Housekeeping and maintenance workers at VCU Health will see their hourly wages rise by $3.30 over the next three years.
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Varied contributors lift VCU to rare A-10 title, NCAA tourney appearance
The Rams will play at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon against BYU.
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A forest grows in Swansboro
Tiny forests can grow as much as 10 times faster than conventional forests.
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Bike parade honors Mary Munford principal, calls for better pedestrian protection
"We're going to have to make design decisions to have a city to make more room for people, more room for bikes, less room for cars."
As design committee OKs revised Brown’s Island plan, members weigh corporate vibe vs. ‘wildness’
What started as a push to plant more trees on the man-made island has evolved into a bigger project.
Recent Headlines
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Manchester falls in state title game, but continues to build for success; Atlee prevails over Varina
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Jerry Lindquist: Virginia Derby horse race ends with surprising winner
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Henrico reclaims Green City site after payment deadline is missed
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John Marshall sets VHSL record as it wins state title
The Justices are seemingly the most polarizing team in Virginia high school sports. -
Schools’ ask for extra $30.8 million draws some concern but little conversation from Council committee
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Mary Munford principal faces life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle
Gregory Muzik, the longtime principal of Mary Munford Elementary School, is in the hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries on Tuesday night.
City Government
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As design committee OKs revised Brown’s Island plan, members weigh corporate vibe vs. ‘wildness’
What started as a push to plant more trees on the man-made island has evolved into a bigger project.
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Education
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Schools’ ask for extra $30.8 million draws some concern but little conversation from Council committee
“We’ve got to have an understanding of where the School Board and the superintendent is coming from with their asks.”
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Features
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A forest grows in Swansboro
Tiny forests can grow as much as 10 times faster than conventional forests.
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Local News
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400 VCU Health workers secure union contract offering three-year pay increases
Housekeeping and maintenance workers at VCU Health will see their hourly wages rise by $3.30 over the next three years.
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Newsletter
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March 17 Newsletter: A forest grows in Swansboro
Plus, a civil rights icon turns 100 years old tomorrow, a bike parade calls for safer roads, and VCU will participate in March Madness after winning its conference tournament.
Sports
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Varied contributors lift VCU to rare A-10 title, NCAA tourney appearance
The Rams will play at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon against BYU.
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Manchester falls in state title game, but continues to build for success; Atlee prevails over Varina
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