Avula’s first Richmond budget includes $9.6M more for schools and higher utility bills, but no tax increases
Avula said his budget attempts to “find creative ways to operate within our means.”
Victoria A. Ifatusin
‘Public education is worth fighting for’: School walk-in highlights need for funding
The Richmond Education Association, the union representing RPS teachers, staged three events.
Richmond civil rights legend Dr. Fergie Reid celebrates his 100th birthday this week
"You kindled a flame of progress that has never been snuffed out."
Bike parade honors Mary Munford principal, calls for better pedestrian protection
"We're going to have to make design decisions to have a city to make more room for people, more room for bikes, less room for cars."
Richmond's mayor meets ... Richmond's mayor
A historical link brought two mayors of identically named cities together on Thursday.
School Board chooses optimism as it sends budget for mayoral consideration
The new budget still contains $16.5 million to meet the collective bargaining agreements the school division has committed to.
Federal grant freeze is squeezing local nonprofits, who were counting on funds
“It’s horrifying. We’ve been counting on this grant.”
