Planning Commission backs 31-townhouse development in Randolph
“In the spirit of increasing density according to the master plan, I think this is a beautiful project.”
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Longtime CBS 6 crime reporter Jon Burkett announces he will step away
Burkett, the "Crime Insider," cited the stresses of the job, which have led to health issues.
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Russell Wilson retires as one of Richmond’s greatest athletes ever. But is he a Hall of Famer?
It’s a tribute to Richmond’s sports scene that Wilson may not even be the greatest local athlete of his generation.
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Richmond officials will set up expert panel to review courthouse conditions
Council President Cynthia Newbille (7th District) has proposed a resolution to appoint the panel.
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City, VCU appear to set a September deadline for Squirrels agreement in new contract
What exactly "good faith" means could be the next legal frontier in a project that has turned increasingly acrimonious.
What is an SUP?: Meet Richmond’s most powerful tool to get around zoning rules
The Richmonder reviewed five years of SUP data to determine where these permits are driving the most development, what kind of development it is and how long the public review process is taking.
Recent Headlines
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7th inning run lifts Midlothian into state softball tourney
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RPS adopts next year’s budget, makes last-minute cuts to teacher stipends to save money
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Children’s Museum of Richmond gives first peek at major renovation, auctions old exhibits
For the first time in 25 years, the Children’s Museum of Richmond is undergoing a major renovation at its Downtown location. -
Legendary New York filmmaker visits Richmond on Thursday to screen Best Products documentaries
“I think that it’s the most important design story to come out of Virginia since the time of Thomas Jefferson.” -
Richmond gets $850K in federal funds for Shockoe stormwater projects
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Chosen co-developer for Fay Towers at edge of Gilpin Court withdraws proposal
"We conducted additional research and ultimately realized the effort was cost prohibitive."
City Government
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Richmond officials will set up expert panel to review courthouse conditions
Council President Cynthia Newbille (7th District) has proposed a resolution to appoint the panel.
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Education
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RPS adopts next year’s budget, makes last-minute cuts to teacher stipends to save money
“To be honest, I’m really not sure where else at this late stage we would be able to identify any savings.”
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Features
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Rock star: Her painted rocks are spreading joy across the globe
Turning her attention to Kindness Rocks has led her into an unexpected community of fellow enthusiasts.
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Local News
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Longtime CBS 6 crime reporter Jon Burkett announces he will step away
Burkett, the "Crime Insider," cited the stresses of the job, which have led to health issues.
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Newsletter
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June 3 Newsletter: Diamond drama
Want to buy a piece of the Children's Museum? Plus, RRHA will need a new developer for its Fay Towers project, the city received $850k for Shockoe Bottom projects, and more.
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Sports
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Russell Wilson retires as one of Richmond’s greatest athletes ever. But is he a Hall of Famer?
It’s a tribute to Richmond’s sports scene that Wilson may not even be the greatest local athlete of his generation.
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