May 30 Newsletter: Commonwealth's Attorney rematch
Weather: A high of 76 as warmth moves in this weekend.
On this date in 1894, the Confederate Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is unveiled in Libby Hill Park during a reunion of Confederate veterans. It is later removed on July 8, 2020.
🚨 Breaking news: Henrico water pressure in question after overnight main break in Richmond. We'll be monitoring the story all day.
Voter guide: McEachin, Barbour set for primary rematch in Richmond commonwealth’s attorney race
Reporter Graham Moomaw talked extensively with both candidates and breaks down their views on the most important issues heading into June's primary election.
Richmond officials say delayed maintenance was a factor in clogs at water plant
The clogged filters that led to a boil water advisory earlier this week hadn't been cleaned in more than two months.
“The basin in question here was not cleaned since March,” DPU director Scott Morris said. “And so that is a prolonged period of time that would not be appropriate, in my opinion.”
Mayor Danny Avula gave a sobering assessment of where things stand as he works to rebuild trust in government.
“That’s not going to be something that happens overnight,” the mayor said. “It’s something that is going to take probably years to build the right culture and to build the right systems and processes. And that’s not an excuse. It’s just a reality.” Read more here.
Also in water coverage
The executive editor of Erin Brockovich's website is a Richmonder, and she's not surprised by this week's events.
Recently rebranded Rise Academy consolidates its mission around educating East End students
The private school, which graduates 16 seniors today, was rebranded from Church Hill Academy as the group focused on the school and shuttered outposts like a neighborhood cafe and print shop.
The majority of students attend tuition-free, and teachers are working to make it a unique learning space, including one who incorporates meditation into his lessons. Read more here.
Richmond-based Nightingale Ice Cream expands production with new plant expected to create 166 jobs
The ice cream makers are taking over an old ink production factory in South Richmond, as the brand continues to enjoy national success.
Read more and see renderings of the future facility.
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of 10th U.S. president and longtime Richmonder, dies at 96
Sarah Vogelsong has the fascinating story of a link to the nation's past.
"As long as he lived, much of the great sweep of American history could be contained in just three generations of memory."
In other news
- Richmond to reimburse Henrico for borrowing deputy county manager (Henrico Citizen)
- Goochland Drive-In Theater searching for a new owner (Times-Dispatch)
- Mary Munford principal makes remarkable recovery after hit by car: ‘I definitely want to bike again' (12 On Your Side)
The editor's desk
We're thrilled to welcome reporting intern Eleanor Shaw to the team for the summer! She's the editor-in-chief of the JMU student newspaper, The Breeze, and has already been a fantastic addition to our reporting staff.
Michael Phillips, founding editor
mphillips@richmonder.org
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