Richmonders warm to new baseball stadium on frigid opening night
“I don't think any park in Double-A can top this.”
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Man charged after break-in at Richmond courthouse, officials plan funding boost for security
When questioned by police, according to court documents, the suspect claimed he is a CIA agent and said he went into the building with a knife because he had seen another figure inside who looked like him.
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Richmond begins refilling west tank of Byrd Park Reservoir after two years of repairs
After a more than two-year closure for a roof replacement, water is again running into the Byrd Park Reservoir’s west tank.
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Several VCU men's basketball players announce they will return next year
Under current college sports regulations, players can enter the transfer portal and switch schools after each season if they wish.
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Pain at the pump: Richmond gas prices continue upward march
In Richmond, the AAA average has never reached $5 per gallon.
A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England
The Richmond in England inspired the Richmond in Virginia.
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Midlothian continues title defense with resounding softball victory
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Richmond schools get additional money for repairs in new budget, but it will be borrowed from future years
The fund, which was $2.5 million last year, is proposed to be $9.3 million this year. -
Richmond police unveil long-awaited First Precinct building in Church Hill
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Richmond to continue ticketing drivers who park too close to intersections and crosswalks
Richmond also signaled it plans to ramp up enforcement of parking in bike lanes, which has been illegal since 2019. -
Officials will restart vape shop enforcement effort next week
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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.
City Government
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Richmond to continue ticketing drivers who park too close to intersections and crosswalks
Richmond also signaled it plans to ramp up enforcement of parking in bike lanes, which has been illegal since 2019.
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Education
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Richmond schools get additional money for repairs in new budget, but it will be borrowed from future years
The fund, which was $2.5 million last year, is proposed to be $9.3 million this year.
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Features
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A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England
The Richmond in England inspired the Richmond in Virginia.
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Local News
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Man charged after break-in at Richmond courthouse, officials plan funding boost for security
When questioned by police, according to court documents, the suspect claimed he is a CIA agent and said he went into the building with a knife because he had seen another figure inside who looked like him.
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Newsletter
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April 8 Newsletter: 1 down, 2,069 to go
Plus, a new aluminum roof is on the reservoir tank in Byrd Park, with more work ahead. And a recent break-in at the courthouse shows the limitations of the aging building.
Sports
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Richmonders warm to new baseball stadium on frigid opening night
“I don't think any park in Double-A can top this.”
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