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Graham Moomaw

Graham Moomaw

GRAHAM MOOMAW covers City Hall after previously covering the statehouse for The Virginia Mercury and The Richmond Times-Dispatch. He can be contacted at gmoomaw@richmonder.org.

DPU suspends water cutoffs as billing glitches continue

DPU suspends water cutoffs as billing glitches continue

Some customers of the Richmond Department of Public Utilities are still experiencing billing problems as the department works to transition to new backend systems. On Monday, DPU announced it was suspending water cutoffs and the installation of flow restrictors until the billing issues can be resolved. Any erroneous late fees

Judge dismisses defamation suit over professorial drama at VCU’s Wilder School

Questioning his own firing by the Wilder School, Leighty’s court filings said, was protected speech on “a matter of public concern.”

Judge dismisses defamation suit over professorial drama at VCU’s Wilder School

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.

Avula admin announces ‘soft relaunch’ of city purchasing card system

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.

Council OKs new tax deferral program letting homeowners delay impact of higher assessments

After governor’s veto, Avula says Richmond is ‘better off’ with collective bargaining

“We actually really believe collective bargaining is good and Richmond is better off because of that.”

After governor’s veto, Avula says Richmond is ‘better off’ with collective bargaining

What are the parking rules for public meetings at City Hall? The city is looking into it

A spokesperson said that taking the bus to City Hall is free, as is the bike parking on the Broad Street side of the building.

What are the parking rules for public meetings at City Hall? The city is looking into it

Richmond officials will set up expert panel to review courthouse conditions

Council President Cynthia Newbille (7th District) has proposed a resolution to appoint the panel.

Richmond officials will set up expert panel to review courthouse conditions