City pledges to use cell phone alert system in future crisis situations
The system allows the city to alert all phones in a specific geographic area, without requiring those users to opt in to the system.
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July 18 Newsletter: Zoning compromises
A protest on Monument Ave., new restrictions could be on the way for vape shops, and Richmond's departing finance director warns of "pockets of secrecy and sabotage." Plus, another installment of 25 in '25.
Over neighbor objections, Planning Commission greenlights ‘compromise’ plans for Jahnke apartments, Hanover townhomes
“A good compromise means nobody’s happy.”
Thousands line Monument Ave. to protest on 5-year anniversary of John Lewis' death
Protestors advocated for various causes, with anti-ICE enforcement the most common theme.
25 in '25: Ed Shibley's dedication to the Lebanese Food Festival, and his neighbors, spans decades
Shibley said he’s been working at the Lebanese Food Festival since it started and uses grape leaves from his garden to make many of the dishes.
As Richmond’s departing finance director touts progress, she warns there are still ‘pockets of secrecy and sabotage’
The list of aspirations for the future included a “culture of excellence adhered to by all employees” and the “right people in the right seats.”
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