Thousands line Monument Ave. to protest on 5-year anniversary of John Lewis' death
Protestors advocated for various causes, with anti-ICE enforcement the most common theme.
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25 in '25: Ed Shibley's dedication to the Lebanese Food Festival, and his neighbors, spans decades
Shibley said he’s been working at the Lebanese Food Festival since it started and uses grape leaves from his garden to make many of the dishes.
As Richmond’s departing finance director touts progress, she warns there are still ‘pockets of secrecy and sabotage’
The list of aspirations for the future included a “culture of excellence adhered to by all employees” and the “right people in the right seats.”
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Proposed ‘vape shop’ ordinance would ban new smoke shops in most of Richmond
Research has shown that “the number, density and proximity of retailers to schools are associated with greater numbers of adolescents who smoke,” said a city official.
July 16 Newsletter: Bikes and scooters
The city pays about $200k a year to keep its bike share program running. Also, a new parking controversy at the amphitheater, Richmond taps a D.C.-area official as its new economic development director, and the 25 in '25 series continues.
Richmond’s new CAO says city needs ‘overhaul’ of some spending policies
“These findings from both audits are concerning enough that we’ve got to make a sea change.”
