April 11 Newsletter: The vintage edition
It's back to the past in today's Richmonder. Plus, dueling proposals over residency requirements for city officials, budget debates continue, and fare-free is here to stay.
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Despite recent headlines, GRTC plans to continue zero-fare policy through 2026 budget
Riders won’t have to worry about paying for the bus anytime soon.
City Council plans push to require more top City Hall officials to live in Richmond
“Accessibility breeds accountability. I have to face the people that I’m serving every day.”
Richmond Poetry Fest continues to grow, one verse at a time
“What do writers need? Beyond money to sustain your life — it’s community.”
'A rebellion against digital music': Richmond's vinyl scene is thriving ahead of Record Store Day
While some of its success is driven by nostalgia and attracting older consumers, many younger consumers have fallen out of love with the high-tech gadgets that are the hallmarks of our modern times in favor of simplicity and the tactile aesthetics of collecting vinyl records.
Vintage items thrive at Past Chapters in Chesterfield
The couple got their start selling items they found at flea markets on eBay to make some extra money.
Facing budget realities, school board discusses where to find additional money
Some school board members discussed potentially selling some of its vacant land to help fill the gap, though other members pushed back on the idea.
