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Michael Phillips is the founder of The Richmonder. After growing up in Kansas, he spent 16 years at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He has visited 49 states.

Worst of winter storm misses Richmond; power outages minimal, icy conditions persist

Worst of winter storm misses Richmond; power outages minimal, icy conditions persist


Schools and government buildings will be closed on Monday.
By Michael Phillips

Richmond closes several roads due to snow, ice


"Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary."
By Michael Phillips
Richmond closes several roads due to snow, ice

Propane, water are hot items as Richmonders stock up ahead of storm


FEMA mobilized in Virginia ahead of the storm's expected Saturday night arrival.
By Michael Phillips
Propane, water are hot items as Richmonders stock up ahead of storm

Snow, ice begin falling Saturday night in Richmond, with widespread power outages expected


Richmond Mayor Danny Avula has declared a State of Emergency.
By Michael Phillips
Snow, ice begin falling Saturday night in Richmond, with widespread power outages expected

Jan. 23 Newsletter: Sleet dreams


RPS plans to freeze raises after years of salary growth, ICE wants to build a detention center in Hanover, and more on the Mayo Island bridge debate. Plus, School Board interviews and the latest on the upcoming snowstorm.
By Michael Phillips

ICE informs Hanover of its intent to build a processing facility off I-95


The county has 30 days to respond to the proposed facility.
By Michael Phillips
ICE informs Hanover of its intent to build a processing facility off I-95

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