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# April's top stories and more: From the Audience Desk
- URL: https://www.richmonder.org/aprils-top-stories-and-more-from-the-audience-desk/
- Published: 2026-05-02T11:00:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-02T11:00:12.000Z
- Description: Sarah Vogelsong’s story about the city stepping up efforts to ticket those who park too close to intersections drew the most eyeballs in April.
- Author: Beth Weisbrod
- Tags: Newsletter

Another month just whizzed by.

Here is the rundown of your favorite stories from April, and then I’m addressing a reader question about The Richmonder’s nonprofit status.

### **Most Visited Story**

Sarah Vogelsong’s story about [the city stepping up efforts to ticket those who park too close to intersections](https://www.richmonder.org/richmond-to-continue-ticketing-drivers-who-park-too-close-to-intersections-and-crosswalks/) drew the most eyeballs in April. The “Keep Corners Clear” initiative is important to you, either because you are a chronic violator and need to know where they’re focusing, or you’re passionate about making Richmond’s streets safer. Or maybe both? This Floyd Ave. resident is cheering the enforcement effort.

### **Three Cheers**

The second most read story in April was another Sarah story, this one about[ the beloved Pump House getting a new roof.](https://www.richmonder.org/after-more-than-a-century-richmonds-historic-pump-house-is-getting-a-new-roof/) I love the lede: *As Giles Garrison walked through the Gothic halls of Richmond’s Pump House, her footsteps were punctuated by a soft but persistent sound: Drip. Drip. Drip.* 

The Richmonder community seems universally happy about this building’s return to splendor.

### **Chuckle of the Month**

Michael’s story about the city’s [PSA made with AI](https://www.richmonder.org/richmonds-newest-psa-was-made-with-ai/) included details on how The Richmonder staff knew. I watched the video and am embarrassed to say the No Parking sign in the front yard completely escaped me. As did the piece of mail with no address. I hope (but doubt) AI stays this dumb. It’s funny. 

### **Answering a reader question**

*Why is The Richmonder a nonprofit?* 

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Thank you for spending time with me. Reach out anytime.

Enjoy your weekend,

Beth

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