Richmond City Council to consider plastic bag tax this spring
Richmond City Council will consider this spring whether to impose a 5 cent tax on plastic bags used by grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores across the city.
Sarah Vogelsong
Ambulance authority, city department battle over who will field Richmond 911 calls
The groups are are vying for control over 911 calls for medical emergencies, with both arguing they can provide better service to city residents in need.
Judge says Richmond City Council had the right to withdraw previously awarded trash contract
The judge sharply criticized what occurred, but ruled it was not illegal.
Richmond is paying tens of millions for overtime every year. That’s raising some eyebrows.
At least 44 employees earned more than $10,000 in overtime pay in a single month last year.
Richmond police hope a new high-tech lasso can help cut down on use of force
The Richmonder agreed to participate in a demonstration of the BolaWrap to see what it felt like.
Officials say rental inspection program plans could come before Council later this spring
With roughly 57% of Richmonders renting their homes, any possible program could have significant impacts across the city.
400 VCU Health workers secure union contract offering three-year pay increases
Housekeeping and maintenance workers at VCU Health will see their hourly wages rise by $3.30 over the next three years.
