Sept. 17 Newsletter: Horse business
Where to put the city's police horses? Plus, a new Rosie's concept is coming to Henrico. And, more cuts at the Times-Dispatch, the mayor speaks, and two major economic announcements for the area.
Michael Phillips
Over Henrico's objections, Colonial Downs receives approval to open gaming facility
“You know, in 1992 those machines never existed. This is just money buying votes.”
Sept. 15 Newsletter: RPS Hispanic enrollment plummets
Plus, a Chesterfield school board member resigns, the Gilpin Court drama continues, Richmond Times-Dispatch circulation numbers are in, and it was the final weekend of Squirrels baseball at The Diamond.
Update: Chesterfield School Board member resigns after uproar over social media post
The four other members of the Chesterfield School Board released a joint statement condemning the post.
Richmond Times-Dispatch print subscriptions decline as cost rises to $1,430 annually
While print declines are a reality for virtually all publishers in the current climate, the Times-Dispatch also reported a decline in digital subscribers for a second consecutive year.
Sept. 12 Newsletter: Diamonds aren't forever
Plus, the mayor weighs in on Gilpin Court redevelopment, a City Councilor offers a new transparency initiative, a lawsuit involving the School Board, and the weekly high school football report.
Former RPS chief talent officer sues School Board members, Kamras over meeting where 18 employees called for her dismissal
The lawsuit alleges that it was “settled policy” of the School Board not to allow complaints against specific employees during public comment.
