July 13 Newsletter: Safety net snapping
NEW: Documents in the Bobby Hathaway case show he was paid for an additional six weeks after two investigations recommended he be fired. Plus, Richmond turns to solar energy.
Michael Phillips
July 10 Newsletter: Arthur Ashe monument turns 30
Plus, City Council and RPS officials discuss the school system's financial crunch, as well as a proposed sales tax increase to fund additional construction. And a look at crime trends in the area.
July 8 Newsletter: Sales tax vote incoming
Plus, a specialized vacuum is sucking corn out of the James River after a train derailment last week. And what RPS plans to do about a budget shortfall after receiving the state's funding plan.
July 6 Newsletter: An eventful weekend
Water outages, fireworks fights, a derailed train and controversy over the police's use of pepper spray. Plus, another legal threat in the ongoing Diamond District saga.
Henrico fireworks cut short after youth fight disrupts festivities
As the fireworks began a second, larger fight broke out, causing organizers to end the show entirely.
UPDATE: Water restoration achieved, full repairs to take 'several weeks'
"During that time, we will continue to maintain service to all users, and water disruption is not anticipated.
July 3 Newsletter: America's birthday weekend
Digging for the past on Belle Isle, a Fan monument, the Capitol's 'warming machine,' and other tales from Richmond's history ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
