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June 13 Newsletter: More speed cameras in the works?

Weather: Hot and humid all weekend, with rain every once in a while.

On this date in 2010, Jimmy Dean, a country singer, businessman and creator of a brand of sausages, dies at his Varina estate four months before his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is entombed in a piano-shaped mausoleum overlooking the James River.

City Council weighs whether more speed cameras are worth the cost

Richmond's 26 school zone cameras have already racked up $1.9 million in fines, money that will go to the city.

The law was recently amended to allow the cameras at "high-risk intersection segments" as well — 31 of Richmond's fit the criteria.

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But unlike school zone cameras, money generated by them would go to the state, meaning the city would face a budget deficit by installing them.

City Council will discuss the possibility on June 23, balancing traffic safety with the potential cost. Read more here.

Lombardy Street bridge near VUU could be closed for two-year replacement in 2027

Richmond's oldest active bridge at 122 years old, it connects Virginia Union with the Broad Street corridor. It's also "structurally deficient" and needs replacing.

  • Plans call for the bridge to be completely closed during the work.
  • During that time, Arthur Ashe Boulevard will also be partially closed, creating potential headaches for Northsiders.

Read more, including details on the a bike lane, here.

'Un/Bound' exhibit at VMHC asks visitors what it means to be free

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture unveils its latest exhibit tomorrow, tracing Black Virginians’ history from the commonwealth’s colonial roots to modern day. It will stay open through July 4, 2027. Read about it here.

Avula administration pushes back hard against plan to toughen residency rules for high-ranking City Hall officials

Six of the nine City Council members signaled support for a new rule requiring 43 of the city's top officials to live inside city limits.

  • Right now, only 12 are required to.
  • Exceptions would still be available.

Mayor Danny Avula's administration sent a memo calling the legislation “inappropriate and counterproductive” as it attempts to recruit the best talent to City Hall. A vote is expected on Monday. Read more here.

Henrico's water judged best in America by experts

The American Water Works Association awarded Henrico top honors at its annual conference this week in Denver, a gathering of more than 11,000 water professionals.

Professional water taste testers judged regional winners from around the nation, and Henrico's water treatment plant came out No. 1. Read more here.

In other news

The editor's desk

🎂 Happy early birthday to Axios Richmond reporter Karri Peifer. To celebrate I searched for the video where she yelled at me with a bullhorn in the snow. Alas, some things do not actually live forever on the internet.

Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org

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