The Squirrels stopped playing ball with VCU. But if things get messy, it’s taxpayers who would strike out
The project was set in motion with verbal agreements, but VCU hadn’t signed a final contract stipulating terms.
Michael Phillips
Jan. 9 Newsletter: Tech center inches closer
Plus, the observation deck at City Hall is open for the first time since 2020, the Planning Commission weighs in on a West End event space, and continued coverage of a recent spate of traffic fatalities.
Jan. 7 Newsletter: Traffic fatalities take center stage
Two pedestrians have died already this year in Richmond. Plus, Richmond is eyeing a major international flight, but the price tag won't be light. And an update on the Turnstile pepper spray controversy.
For the fourth straight year, 'Vision Zero' deaths were above the 2017 baseline
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula is asking for immediate action to curb pedestrian deaths.
Jan. 5 Newsletter: VCU's next five years
Our catching up series continues with a look at progress on the Texas Beach pedestrian bridge. Plus, a look at tomorrow's special election for some Southside residents, and several affordable housing grants are headed Richmond's way.
Richmond's airport wants to move from two security checkpoints to one. Here's what it will look like
Funding must be secured, and construction would be estimated to take two years.
Entering Year 17, VCU’s president wants to see the school gain in prestige while remaining broadly accessible
"A lot of times political stuff is driven by people’s egos, and I try not to have a lot of that."
