Feb. 6 Newsletter: RVA's Super Bowl ties
Weather: A high of 40 today is as high as it'll get for a while ahead of another cold weekend.
On this date in 1973, Virginia representatives begin hearings on a plan to turn the space beneath the Capitol building into offices and meeting rooms. (more)
For Richmond’s Super Bowl participants, bumpy roads led to football’s pinnacle
Sunday's Super Bowl will have two players with Richmond ties, both on the New England Patriots.
- Morgan Moses (above) played for Meadowbrook and UVA before a 12-year career that has finally led to the big game.
- TreVeyon Henderson is seeking to become only the second athlete from the area to win a high school, college and pro title in any sport.
As Chesterfield students plan immigration walkout today, at least one principal discourages the action
High school students in Chesterfield County Public Schools are planning to conduct a walkout this afternoon to protest the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the area.
But at least one principal is cautioning against it, and told parents any participants will be "managed per the school division’s Standards for Student Conduct." Read more here.
Avula, Council members at odds over best revenue stream for Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Despite agreement that Richmond needs to come up with a more predictable way of funneling money into the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Mayor Danny Avula and members of the City Council are at odds over what the fix should be.
- Councilor Ellen Robertson has proposed a plan that would commit 2.5% of annual real estate tax revenues each year.
- Mayor Danny Avula would devote either 15% of annual increases in real estate tax revenues, or a minimum of $10 million annually, to the trust fund – but with mayoral discretion to decrease or eliminate the transfer.
Read more on the debate over the two plans here.
Rent stabilization bills backed by Richmond fail in Virginia General Assembly
State lawmakers have blocked legislation that could have given Richmond officials more power to block landlords from imposing big rent increases.
Democratic lawmakers said they intend to send a letter to the Virginia Housing Commission asking for further study of the issue heading into 2027. Read more here.
In other news
- City extends comment period on second rezoning draft to March 1
- Steward's solid defense leads to boys basketball win
- City to lend EDA $14.7M to complete Sports Backers Stadium purchase (Richmond BizSense)
The editor's desk
I love the Super Bowl. I love the football, the commercials, the music and the snacks. I also love that we have two local players. But...it feels wrong to root for the Patriots, right?
Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org
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