June 10 Newsletter: Sail away
Weather: High of 89 with scattered thunderstorms.
On this date in 1997, the state tax department bans smoking in employee working areas.
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Learn about the three historic boats harboring in Richmond this weekend for SailFest
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is partnering with the City of Richmond to bring three tall ships to the riverfront this weekend.
The Oosterschelde, Pride of Baltimore II, and Virginia will travel up the James River from Norfolk and anchor at Dock Street for the weekend celebration. Read more here.
Henrico residents’ No. 1 request for new neighborhood? ‘Walkable’
Henrico County’s Planning Commission is expected to vote tomorrow night on a plan guiding the redevelopment of two key pieces of land off of Interstate 95.
At the meeting with neighbors, the group that put together the plan for Henrico asked a key question: “Will this really happen?”
Their short answer: “maybe,” though they noted that even if the full project as envisioned doesn’t come to fruition, the area still has “strong development potential” as the county rethinks what its neighborhoods of the future should look like. Read more here.
Latest study finds rezoning will spur most new housing in mixed-use corridors from urban core through West End
The study said areas like Scott's Addition, Manchester and the Diamond District "have rents high enough to support" increased development.
The lack of projected development in mixed-use corridors on the Southside raised an eyebrow from one zoning advisory member. The city has hoped that the rezoning, among other efforts, could spur increased development in places like Southside Plaza. Read more here.
Bill Martin’s belongings will be sold in estate sale to benefit Valentine museum
Bill Martin’s historic 1809 home in Church Hill is opening to the public beginning Thursday for an estate sale.
Martin’s wit is apparent in the belongings, which include a throw pillow embroidered with the text “Please leave by 9” and cocktail napkins that read “Please pretend you’re having fun.” Read more here.
Coverage of the VHSL state tournaments
- Freeman girls lacrosse rolls to sixth straight state title game; boys' late rally falls short
- New Kent advanced to the state semis with a softball win, and the Trojans also picked up a big baseball win
- Atlee baseball affirms powerhouse status in quarterfinal win
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In other news
- Avula admin announces ‘soft relaunch’ of city purchasing card system
- For now, the city isn’t dramatically expanding the number of purchasing cards in circulation.
- Council OKs new tax deferral program letting homeowners delay impact of higher assessments
- The Avula administration’s stance appeared to soften as more and more Council members signed onto the tax relief proposal en route to a 9-0 vote.
- Richmond lands $8 million grant for student trades program
- The partnership has the goal of producing 500 Richmond students that will complete paid, work-based experiences in skilled trades by the end of the 2028-2029 school year.
- Accountability questions remain over former Shoosmith Landfill (VPM)
- State Sen. Glen Sturtevant (R–Chesterfield) said state-level involvement may be necessary to address ongoing issues at the landfill.
- RRHA gets key financing for 400 East Grace (Times-Dispatch)
- The vouchers make up the difference between market rents and what eligible low-income tenants can afford — 30% of their income.
The editor's desk
Bill Martin's "Please leave by 9" throw pillow deserves its own display at the Valentine. A classic piece of Richmond history.
Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org
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