Henrico County upgraded to 'severe drought' as dry summer continues
Local officials are monitoring the situation and may issue a request for voluntary conservation.
Michael Phillips
June 26 Newsletter: Leaving Planet Money
Plus, the nation's travel influencers are in Richmond, and we spent the day with them. And there's a new candidate in the 6th District School Board race.
The nation’s travel bloggers are in Richmond this week. They say living your best life is hard work
TBEX bills itself as “the largest community of travel creators and influencers in the world.”
The Richmonder wins FOIA lawsuit against School Board over redacted documents
“Disclosure of these documents is exactly the degree of sunshine FOIA contemplates in a free and open form of governance.”
June 24 Newsletter: Mayo's missing piece
The state is providing $15 million to tear down the Richmond Coliseum, what to do about illegal tire dumping, and more debate over the code refresh rezoning initiative.
Teachers’ union declares impasse in negotiating with RPS, will head to mediation
The REA is rejecting an offer of 2% raises for employees.
June 22 Newsletter: Making the news
Plus, City Council wrestles with code refresh ahead of a third draft proposal, with duplexes a top issue. And Gilpin Court's redevelopment took another step forward, but a long process remains.
