Feb. 25 Newsletter: Paying ballpark debts
Plus, The Richmonder has learned which RPS jobs will be laid off under a new budget proposal. And a debate over automated license-plate reader cameras continues as the city's contract comes up for renewal.
Michael Phillips
Feb. 23 Newsletter: Nonprofits bounce back
Plus, should Rosie's have been allowed to add 500 additional machines at its Richmond location? Also, a weekend shooting is renewing calls for gun control in Shockoe Bottom.
Slushy snow will fall Sunday in Richmond, but shouldn't make a huge mess
Temperatures will stay above freezing, meaning roads should remain relatively clear overnight.
City acknowledges lack of communication to Southside residents who lost water on Wednesday night
Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II said the city’s internal communication protocols “were not fully followed.”
Feb. 20 Newsletter: Defining 'attend'
Bickering continues in the FOIA whistleblower trial. Plus, a new RPS budget rolls back proposed cuts, but also asks the city for significantly more money – something that may not happen. And the rest of the day's news.
Water main break on Southside cancels school, impacts 100 customers
The issue, in Stratford Hills near Chippenham Parkway, led to Southampton Elementary canceling classes on Thursday.
Feb. 18 Newsletter: Land deals
The RPS land was received in the contentious negotiations over the Diamond District. Plus, the city is studying fixes for a dangerous rail crossing, and another pedestrian fatality on the citys' streets.
