Chesterfield now using drones to assist emergency response; emphasizes privacy measures are in place
“This is something that’s happening all over the country.”
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Spanning the city
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Subcontractor on Lego’s Chesterfield plant sued by workers who said they didn’t receive overtime pay
The building is scheduled to open in 2027.
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City says tax exemption program has led to creation or preservation of 300 housing units
Richmond has experimented with various tax exemption and abatement programs over the past decade.
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The Richmonder 25: Keys Pattie is the glue holding Richmond's ultimate frisbee scene together
"The only thing you need to play is a frisbee itself."
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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!
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Chesterfield schools employee fired for Charlie Kirk comments sues, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated
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Cleanup is underway at the Shoosmith landfill. Who will foot the $173 million bill?
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Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum
If enacted, the extra sales tax would generate up to $47 million per year for school system projects. -
UPDATED: Some Richmonders report brown water as broken pipe is returned to service
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Following Council vote, Richmond transfers medical 911 calls back to ambulance authority
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RPS won’t have facility spending plan in place before November election
“I actually think it’s a good thing in a way that we have the opportunity for the city to weigh in and to share what they believe the priorities should be as we take the next step with this fund.”
City Government
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Following Council vote, Richmond transfers medical 911 calls back to ambulance authority
As of 9 a.m. Monday, medical 911 calls will now immediately be transferred to the external authority.
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Education
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RPS won’t have facility spending plan in place before November election
“I actually think it’s a good thing in a way that we have the opportunity for the city to weigh in and to share what they believe the priorities should be as we take the next step with this fund.”
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Features
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After years of hype, a giant indoor waterpark and resort opens soon in Spotsylvania. Here’s what you need to know
It’s being described as a game changer for the state, with impacts that will be felt in Richmond.
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Local News
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Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum
If enacted, the extra sales tax would generate up to $47 million per year for school system projects.
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Newsletter
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July 29 Newsletter: Deploying drones to emergencies
Richmond gives an update on an affordable housing initiative, a lawsuit from an employee who was fired for her Charlie Kirk comments, and the latest member of The Richmonder 25.
Sports
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After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
"I’m going to treasure this forever."
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