Up for debate: Major national event arrives in Richmond this weekend
Starting Sunday, thousands of students will descend on Richmond to compete in one of the world's largest academic competitions.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Richmond's Flag, Part 2: Honoring the legacy of Black boatmen
Batteaux ferried innumerable quantities of goods down the James River to Richmond and back upriver.
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'Momma Beth' Marschak is remembered as one of Richmond's original activists
Her deep seated roots in community activism began as far back as middle school.
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What’s in a flag? Richmond’s has a lot to unpack
In 1991, City Council received a $12,000 donation from an anonymous donor for design work in connection with a new city flag.
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Learn about the three historic boats harboring in Richmond this weekend for SailFest
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is partnering with the City of Richmond to bring three tall ships to the riverfront this weekend.
Where to watch the World Cup in Richmond
Unfortunately for Richmonders, the closest the action will get is Philadelphia and Atlanta.
Recent Headlines
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Atlee baseball affirms powerhouse status in quarterfinal win
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Freeman girls lacrosse rolls to sixth straight state title game; boys' late rally falls short
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Avula admin announces ‘soft relaunch’ of city purchasing card system
Informally known as P-cards, the system was meant to streamline small purchases that need to be made quickly. -
Henrico residents’ No. 1 request for new neighborhood? ‘Walkable’
The group that put together the plan for Henrico, Able City East, asked a key question: “Will this really happen?” -
Council OKs new tax deferral program letting homeowners delay impact of higher assessments
For participants, the program would offer a way to keep their tax bills more consistent from year to year, then pay off the difference when their home is sold. -
Bill Martin’s belongings will be sold in estate sale to benefit Valentine museum
Bill Martin’s historic 1809 home in Church Hill is opening to the public beginning Thursday for an estate sale.
City Government
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Avula admin announces ‘soft relaunch’ of city purchasing card system
Informally known as P-cards, the system was meant to streamline small purchases that need to be made quickly.
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Education
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Richmond lands $8 million grant for student trades program
Richmond was one of nine cities chosen for the opportunity.
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Features
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Richmond's Flag, Part 2: Honoring the legacy of Black boatmen
Batteaux ferried innumerable quantities of goods down the James River to Richmond and back upriver.
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Local News
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Up for debate: Major national event arrives in Richmond this weekend
Starting Sunday, thousands of students will descend on Richmond to compete in one of the world's largest academic competitions.
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Newsletter
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June 10 Newsletter: Sail away
Plus, a study looks into the impacts of code refresh, Henrico re-envisions the Highway 1 corridor, Bill Martin's estate sale and the latest from the high school state sports tournaments.
Sports
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Atlee baseball affirms powerhouse status in quarterfinal win
Atlee baseball fans have become accustomed to victory. It wasn’t always that way.
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