What is Sports Backers Stadium and why is it holding up Diamond District development?
While the stadium is named for Sports Backers, a local nonprofit that promotes active living, it is not owned by the group.
Michael Phillips
Feb. 27 Newsletter: Code refresh can't touch these neighborhoods
Plus, electronic tolling begins tomorrow and non-E-Z-Pass customers will pay a lot more, the future of Richmond's parks is the subject of a new plan, and VCU Health opens a milk depot.
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.
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.
