Lewis Ginter workers will strike starting Wednesday, garden says it will remain open
In a statement, garden officials said they will operate on a normal schedule.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Two-alarm fire shuts down multiple blocks in downtown Richmond
Occupants of the First National Bank Apartments have been evacuated, with no injuries reported.
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RPS closes Bellevue Elementary 'out of an abundance of caution' due to potential mold
The reports led to immediate air quality testing, of which the results are not yet available.
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State could give Richmond $32.8M for water upgrades, higher than $20M minimum
The potentially higher funding number was revealed Friday morning at the first meeting of the Richmond Regional Water Workgroup.
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The Richmonder 25: Meet the 2026 honorees
The Richmonder 25 program honors the people who make us proud to be Richmonders!
Thank you to our Community Champions
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The Richmonder 25: Mollie Reinhart fosters connection through compassion
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6th District School Board debate set for Sept. 17, to be co-moderated by The Richmonder and VPM
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High school football: Week 2 features a loaded schedule across the region
The stage is now set for what should be a blockbuster Week 2. -
The Richmonder 25: Retirement won't stop Dr. Joann Henry's passion for education
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Ahead of Run Richmond weekend, city officials cite progress in telling the city's unvarnished past
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Benedictine kicks off title defense with emphatic win
Blue Ridge was held to just 15 yards of offense.
City Government
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State didn't send enough funds for nullified redistricting vote, leaving Richmond $375K short
Richmond officials had to spend almost $375,000 in local tax dollars to run an unplanned election that didn’t count.
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Education
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RPS closes Bellevue Elementary 'out of an abundance of caution' due to potential mold
The reports led to immediate air quality testing, of which the results are not yet available.
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Features
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Richmond's community gardens are a hidden gem
Today there are 30 active gardens across the city, from Church Hill to the Southside.
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Local News
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Lewis Ginter workers will strike starting Wednesday, garden says it will remain open
In a statement, garden officials said they will operate on a normal schedule.
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Newsletter
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Aug. 31 Newsletter: Water windfall
The Richmond Crusade denounces the VA Crusade. Plus, a hot week is ahead, we announce a School Board debate, and this week brings several monster high school football matchups.
Sports
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High school football: Week 2 features a loaded schedule across the region
The stage is now set for what should be a blockbuster Week 2.
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