July 13 Newsletter: Safety net snapping
NEW: Documents in the Bobby Hathaway case show he was paid for an additional six weeks after two investigations recommended he be fired. Plus, Richmond turns to solar energy.
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Documents: Former RPS facilities director was paid for six weeks after investigation due to rejected resignation
The additional pay came to light in documents newly released to The Richmonder under the state’s Freedom of Information Act, as ordered by a city judge.
As electricity costs rise and federal tax credits wind down, Richmond hopes to move fast on solar
Currently, Richmond’s annual electricity costs are about $18.7 million.
Danny Avula is hosting his mayoral counterparts this week. This is where he took them
Rodgers said successful development requires looking beyond individual projects and considering how an entire area functions.
July 10 Newsletter: Arthur Ashe monument turns 30
Plus, City Council and RPS officials discuss the school system's financial crunch, as well as a proposed sales tax increase to fund additional construction. And a look at crime trends in the area.
No easy answers in sight for Richmond Public Schools’ $8.9M budget hole
School leaders have asked Mayor Danny Avula and the City Council for more money to help address the shortfall.
Crime continues downward trend in Richmond; Fan passes Shockoe for car gun thefts
Violent crime maintains an overall downward trend, according to data presented by police at Thursday’s mid-year crime briefing.
