Richmond City Council overwhelmingly approves Odie Donald as CAO
The speedy approval to hire Donald completes what could be one of Avula’s most significant decisions yet since taking office in January.
Graham Moomaw
Avula appoints Atlanta official as Richmond’s next CAO
"I have found him to be humble and collaborative in his leadership style. He is deeply civically engaged," Mayor Danny Avula said.
Richmond prosecutor’s office denies Barbour campaign’s public-records request for communication with ICE
The request sought communications between the city prosecutor’s office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
Discovery of 742 potential graves raises new questions about how to handle Confederate marker in Manchester
The situation is "so much bigger than anyone imagined," said one advocate.
City Council approves 5-cent tax on plastic bags starting in 2026
Richmond is the latest of nearly a dozen local governments in Virginia to approve a bag tax
Richmond officials say delayed maintenance was a factor in clogs at water plant
“The basin in question here was not cleaned since March,” Morris said.
McEachin, Barbour set for primary rematch in Richmond commonwealth’s attorney race
Four years after losing a primary challenge against Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette McEachin, Richmond lawyer Tom Barbour is taking another shot at unseating the city’s top prosecutor.
