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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.

People vs. pets debate precedes city's purchase of new animal adoption center

People vs. pets debate precedes city's purchase of new animal adoption center

A few council members were taken aback by the idea that the city could find millions in funding on something that they said might be nice to have, but shouldn’t take precedence over the unmet needs of struggling people.

Tax rate stays unchanged, rebate approved after lengthy council debate over living costs

The proposal to lower the tax rate by 4 cents failed, with five votes against and four votes in favor.

Tax rate stays unchanged, rebate approved after lengthy council debate over living costs

Billboard's future uncertain as Richmond designates Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground a cemetery

Lamar Advertising said it still expects the city to provide a more suitable advertising location to replace the one it’s losing.

Billboard's future uncertain as Richmond designates Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground a cemetery

With election season over, City Council returns with packed agenda

The governing body will get back to business Tuesday night by taking up several high-profile issues.

With election season over, City Council returns with packed agenda

How early TV ads helped Avula brush off attacks and become Richmond’s next mayor

Avula said the breadth of districts he won shows his message “really resonated with different kinds of Richmonders.”

How early TV ads helped Avula brush off attacks and become Richmond’s next mayor

The doc is in: Avula wins Richmond mayoral race

“I am so incredibly honored to have your trust and your partnership as we move forward."

The doc is in: Avula wins Richmond mayoral race

11 Richmond voters given incorrect ballots at Gilpin Court polling place

The affected voters at Precinct 310 were given ballots that only contained federal races, not local elections for mayor, city council and school board.

11 Richmond voters given incorrect ballots at Gilpin Court polling place