‘Chill’ bear tranquilized after journey into Oregon Hill
Animal control officials in Richmond are trying to catch a bear seen in in Oregon Hill early Thursday.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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River access, hammocks and a lot more plants: Richmond unveils first long-term plan for Dock Street Park
The plan would also re-grade a steep slope leading to the river.
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Hardywood unveils an IPA beer with less than 100 calories
A portion of proceeds will benefit the James River Association.
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Citing disruption, Richmond School Board will consider no longer allowing voting at schools
“Learning gets impacted because we don’t meet.”
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Trinity Episcopal advances to softball semis with 1-0 win
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City Government
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Citing disruption, Richmond School Board will consider no longer allowing voting at schools
“Learning gets impacted because we don’t meet.”
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Education
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Citing disruption, Richmond School Board will consider no longer allowing voting at schools
“Learning gets impacted because we don’t meet.”
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Features
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Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
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Local News
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River access, hammocks and a lot more plants: Richmond unveils first long-term plan for Dock Street Park
The plan would also re-grade a steep slope leading to the river.
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Newsletter
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May 15 Newsletter: Unbearable conditions
After another missed day of school, RPS is considering asking that elections not be held at its buildings. Plus, Hardywood has a low-calorie IPA and will give some of the proceeds to James River restoration efforts.
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Sports
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Trinity Episcopal advances to softball semis with 1-0 win
Beatty allowed just two hits and two walks and struck out six.
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