Federal funding freezes put Richmond’s new arson dog plans on ice
Federal funding freezes are preventing one of Richmond’s fire K9s, a 7-year-old dog named Erny, from retiring.
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Former Richmond football standout enters tech world as a defense contractor
"I wanted to be a part of something that could change the world. I could provide the relationship-building part because I love meeting new people."
In a supposedly tight budget year for Richmond government, pay bumps for senior officials spark fierce debate
The pay question has sparked a fiery debate over how Richmond should live up to the progressive values many of its leaders espouse as policymakers try to improve the culture and performance of City Hall.
Opening talks indicate a daunting path forward for potential gas phaseout
The city’s charter currently mandates that DPU “shall be responsible” for a gas utility.
April 21 Newsletter: More on ousted VCU adviser
Plus, John Marshall's basketball coach is leaving for Petersburg, zines are making a comeback, and an update on Mary Munford's principal.
John Marshall basketball coach leaving for Petersburg High
Petersburg's City Council went into closed session last month to discuss awarding a contract to a nonprofit affiliated with the coach.
Former Gov. Doug Wilder accused ex-Wilder School adviser Bill Leighty of ‘prejudicial’ conduct before he was fired, emails show
Leighty chose not to ask Avula a pair of hard-hitting questions he says he was pressured to ask anonymously on behalf of Wilder.
