410 guns have been stolen from cars in Richmond this year. One area has been a particular hotspot. Edwards said most of the vehicles from which guns are stolen are unlocked at the time of the theft.
School leaders want to revisit state performance agreement, saying Richmond is 'held to a different standard' “I’ll put it to you this way: Neither Henrico nor Chesterfield have 100% of their schools fully accredited.”
Permits and Inspections counter closed indefinitely due to leak In the meantime, citizens can submit permits through Richmond's online portal or schedule in-person assistance.
RPS graduation rates increase, are well past pre-pandemic rates Data released by the Virginia Department of Education Friday put Richmond’s graduation rate at 78.1% for 2024, compared to 72.5% in 2023 and 70.8% in 2019.
After months-long lull, RPS is reviving its Vacant Property Committee “The city has tried to pull a fast one a time or two. We have to be really adamant about the value of these properties and the money the School Board receives for them.”
Police memorial vandalized and put in storage in 2020 could be headed to the Police Academy First, however, the city of Richmond has to accept the statue from the Police Memorial Foundation.
Charter schools get a frosty reception at School Board candidate forum — except in the 4th District Charters remain controversial in Virginia, where school boards have the power to block their creation.