Groups will match $18k in reader donations
The Institute for Nonprofit News, The Carnegie Corporation of New York Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation have all agreed to match Richmonder donors this fall.
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Avula re-ups Vision Zero pledge for safer Richmond streets
The goal of the city’s Vision Zero initiative is to end road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030.
RPS celebrates successes, charts journey ahead at 'State of the Schools' event
"Passion for reading is our moonshot effort to ensure 100% of our students learn to read proficiently and joyfully by the end of third grade."
Oct. 31 Newsletter: A later happy hour?
Plus, checking in with Richmonders who would be impacted if SNAP benefits stop this weekend, Scott's Addition is getting an ER, and updates on the 'car club' night of disruptions.
Richmond food pantries strain to meet demand as SNAP funding halts
“This week we didn’t get a lot. And it may be the beginning.”
In Virginia, happy hour must end at 9 p.m. Some Richmond restaurants want to change that.
“You see folks who want to dine later, or you see folks who are getting out of work at a late hour and would still like to have a drink affordably.”
Scott's Addition will get a freestanding ER, joining a nationwide trend
It’s part of a nationwide trend of hospitals across the U.S. building more freestanding ERs.
Police issue charges stemming from 'car club' night of disruptions
All four are from outside the Richmond area.
Oct. 29 Newsletter: Vape shops and marijuana
Plus, how would a potential redistricting impact the Richmond area? Police and firefighters will fight each other in a charity boxing event, and the region's biggest high school football game is tomorrow.
Richmond has at least 87 vape shops. Police say most are selling marijuana.
“We have more vape shops than probably any other store in our city.”
How Virginia’s new redistricting push could impact the Richmond area
As a growing and increasingly blue region near the geographic center of the state, Richmond would probably be a key part of any effort to create more Democratic-leaning seats in Virginia.
High school football report: Thomas Jefferson proves resilience with late stand
Sometimes, the biggest week of the season turns out to be the one where you didn’t play.
Richmond police will take on firefighters in charity boxing match
Five men from each service branch signed on.
Oct. 27 Newsletter: Protecting cultural heritage while creating housing
Plus, a burial 200 years delayed finally takes place at Hollywood Cemetery, RPS shares some of its maintenance projects, and the shortcomings of the RVA311 system.
