Newbille chosen as Richmond City Council president; three new members take seats
Cynthia Newbille's peers unanimously elected her as council president Thursday.
Graham Moomaw
The exit interview: Levar Stoney reflects on eight years as Richmond's mayor
In a series of farewell events over the last few weeks, Stoney and his team have emphasized what they contend is mostly a record of progress, one that the departing mayor said has left him “at peace.”
Is Richmond giving out too many honorary street names? City Council debates cutting back.
Some officials want to limit the street designations, which require the city to make special signs at $700 a pop.
Stoney says he’s still hoping Virginia Democrats can ‘avoid’ gubernatorial primary
“I still believe that it makes more sense that we not have a competitive primary in which there is a lot of conflict and a lot of divisiveness."
Richmond to launch $300K pilot program to treat opioid addiction in city jail
City officials authorized using $300,000 in national opioid settlement money to help incarcerated people with drug problems.
Avula names chief of staff, starts search for new administrative leader to run City Hall
Richmond Mayor-elect Danny Avula has named his campaign manager, Lawson Wijesooriya, as his chief of staff and will use the services of The Robert Bobb Group as he starts his national search for a new chief administrative officer to oversee the operations of city government.
VCU Health agrees to mediation with city over failed development, but warns state approval needed
The city believes the health system still has to honor its agreement to pay the city roughly $2.5 million per year.
