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July 31 Newsletter: Richmond's Mexican food family
From Abuelita's to Cochiloco, meet the family that is staying true to its roots. Plus, the Waldorf school is attempting to purchase land from the city, and the Richmond Ren Faire founder is our latest honoree in The Richmonder 25.
‘It’s in our DNA’: Meet the four siblings responsible for some of Richmond’s best Mexican food
Each brings their own unique character to places like Cochiloco, Abuelitas and El Cerro Azul.
Waldorf school plan to buy land off Brookland Parkway for parking lot riles neighbors
Initially, the school appeared to have support for its plans.
Chesterfield cuts the ribbon on Deep Creek, opening its 41st elementary school
The two-story, 111,500-square-foot school was built to welcome 1,000 students starting this August.
The Richmonder 25: Whether it's archery or baking, Amanda Robinson makes space for others
“She puts 1,000% of herself into whatever she’s doing.”
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Events and Sponsorship Manager
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Lead, Audience Acquisition and Community Engagement
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This role is responsible for growing, engaging, and deepening The Richmonder's audience through strategic marketing, digital engagement, and community outreach. This position leads efforts to expand readership, increase newsletter subscriptions, strengthen
Backers of Family Justice Center to seek $2 million from city for startup costs next year
“We have got to start working together to be able to provide survivors one place they can come to not just address their needs, but their children’s needs.”
Richmond officials break ground on 276-unit Diamond District apartment building
“This is not easy work. And it is not fast work. And anyone who told you it would be fast, they didn’t know what they were talking about.”
July 29 Newsletter: Deploying drones to emergencies
Richmond gives an update on an affordable housing initiative, a lawsuit from an employee who was fired for her Charlie Kirk comments, and the latest member of The Richmonder 25.
Chesterfield now using drones to assist emergency response; emphasizes privacy measures are in place
“This is something that’s happening all over the country.”
Chesterfield schools employee fired for Charlie Kirk comments sues, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated
“We’re in sort of uncharted territory now.”
Subcontractor on Lego’s Chesterfield plant sued by workers who said they didn’t receive overtime pay
The building is scheduled to open in 2027.
