May 1 Newsletter: Economic mobility
Weather: Another delightful spring day, with highs reaching 70.
On this date in 1996, William Bosher is hired as Chesterfield's new superintendent, leaving his role as Virginia's state superintendent of public instruction.
'Hire young people': At Shockoe Institute, panelists discuss ways to create economic mobility
Finding ways for Richmonders to create generational wealth must include bringing young people to the table sooner, panelists said at a Wednesday night event.
The discussion, hosted by the Shockoe Institute and The Richmonder, brought together three experts who have worked to create economic mobility for people who historically haven't had access to those opportunities.
"Those are the things I needed when I was their age that I had to learn on my own, and the things that if I had them then I would probably be a lot farther in life," he said. Read more here.
In search of more starter homes, some ZAC members think Richmond ought to allow even smaller lots
As Richmond’s zoning overhaul marches on, some residents advising the city on the process want officials to consider moving in a new direction: allowing even smaller residential lots in more parts of the city.
“We need more starter homes,” said Melissa Savenko, a real estate agent who serves on both the Zoning Advisory Council and as zoning chair for the Fan District Association.
Southside was identified as the most promising part of the city for large-scale affordable development. Read more here.
RPD discloses sergeant violated Flock camera policy by sharing info with federal agent
A routine audit of how Richmond Police Department personnel use Flock cameras found one policy violation in which data from the city’s license-plate readers was improperly shared with the FBI, police announced Thursday.
An FBI special agent contacted Richmond police asking for an image of a vehicle believed to be connected to a homicide investigation in Washington, D.C.
Richmond police said the matter was brought to the attention of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, but she declined to prosecute the sergeant after looking at “the facts of the case.” Read more here.
A Richmond baseball star returns to town this weekend – with Banana Ball
Jackie Bradley Jr., a former World Series champ, is now the star of the Indianapolis Clowns, part of the rapidly growing "Banana Ball" empire.
The league, spun off from the popularity of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, features six teams which tour the country, mixing baseball and entertainment.
Richmond will host two games in the traveling series this weekend, with each starting at 7 p.m. Both games are sold out, and the league does not allow the resale of tickets. The games will be streamed on YouTube. Read more here.
Maymont adds two coyote pups to newly restored Virginia Wildlife Trail
Two young coyotes will live on Maymont's Virginia Wildlife Trail starting Saturday.
Saturday also marks the debut of the newly restored trail, which has been closed for the past two years as part of major renovation work at the park. Read more here.
The Richmonder 25 is back!
We're looking for 25 people who make us proud to be Richmonders! Send us your nominations for under-the-radar community heroes today! Learn more here.
In other news
- City to review preliminary plan for Mosby Court South redevelopment (Richmond BizSense)
- Cher is the mystery guest who will kick off the Richmond Forum season (Style Weekly)
- A man was shot inside his vehicle in South Richmond (CBS 6)
- Bloomberg Philanthropies awards Richmond $50,000 to launch Youth Climate Action Fund (City of Richmond)
The editor's desk
D.C. may have baby elephants, but we've got baby coyotes. Game on.
Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org
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