For many neighborhood associations, Richmond’s zoning overhaul is too much, too fast
Ask any of Richmond’s several dozen neighborhood associations what they think about the city’s ongoing overhaul of its almost 50-year-old zoning code, and you’re likely to get an earful.
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Spanning the city
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High school football report: Breaking down every local playoff game
This week is a deep dive into the region quarterfinal matchups, and a preview of the VISAA Division I title game.
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School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures
Those in favor of the change noted that they did not hear specifics on what changes union members were upset with during public comment.
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City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit
When asked if the city makes digital backups of employees’ phones, city officials acknowledged they do not.
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Council recap: Rental inspection program passes, but officials still have to decide where to use it
After years of discussion and advocacy, the Richmond City Council formally signed off Monday on the creation of a new rental inspection program meant to give the city another enforcement tool against negligent landlords.
Photos: Richmond's 'Nickel Bridge' marks 100th birthday, but the original toll was actually 10 cents
In 1957, the State Corporation Commission, in response to citizen complaints, ruled that the bridge was too profitable.
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Affordable housing and other nonprofits launch campaign in support of zoning code changes
A coalition including many of Richmond’s most active affordable housing developers has launched a campaign in support of the city’s ongoing effort to overhaul its 1970s-era zoning code. -
Avula admin taps Segal as Richmond’s permanent fire chief
Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Segal has been chosen to lead the department on a permanent basis. -
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RPS unions divided on collective bargaining changes ahead of Tuesday vote
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As Richmond’s $265 million Shockoe Project continues to take shape, see renderings of a future memorial
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Government shutdown update: Flight cancellations rise, Richmond ends utility disconnections
The City of Richmond will not disconnect utility customers or collect late fees as long as the federal government remains shut down, Mayor Danny Avula announced on Friday.
City Government
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City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit
When asked if the city makes digital backups of employees’ phones, city officials acknowledged they do not.
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Richmond officials vow to begin using surplus city properties to spur affordable housing development
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Education
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School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures
Those in favor of the change noted that they did not hear specifics on what changes union members were upset with during public comment.
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Behind-the-scenes: Oregon Hill Halloween parade marks its 20th anniversary
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Local News
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For many neighborhood associations, Richmond’s zoning overhaul is too much, too fast
Ask any of Richmond’s several dozen neighborhood associations what they think about the city’s ongoing overhaul of its almost 50-year-old zoning code, and you’re likely to get an earful.
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Photos: Richmond's 'Nickel Bridge' marks 100th birthday, but the original toll was actually 10 cents
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Newsletter
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Nov. 12 Newsletter: Records not found
Plus, affordable housing nonprofits launch a campaign to support Richmond's code refresh, the interim fire chief gets the permanent job, and the school board accepts collective bargaining changes.
Sports
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High school football report: Breaking down every local playoff game
This week is a deep dive into the region quarterfinal matchups, and a preview of the VISAA Division I title game.
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