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.
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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.
City says tax exemption program has led to creation or preservation of 300 housing units
Richmond has experimented with various tax exemption and abatement programs over the past decade.
The Richmonder 25: Keys Pattie is the glue holding Richmond's ultimate frisbee scene together
"The only thing you need to play is a frisbee itself."
Cleanup is underway at the Shoosmith landfill. Who will foot the $173 million bill?
State money is paying for Year 1 of the multi-decade cleanup process, but future money remains undetermined.
