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Officials say correct tax rebate checks should go out by June 30
Several council members voiced frustration at the city’s inability to give taxpayers relief they were promised when the council approved the rebate plan last fall.
As the city cracks down on nonprofit funding, one group got $250k outside of the traditional application process
The group bypassed the city’s process of applying for grant funding during this year’s budget process.
RPS, bus drivers clash over alleged strike and firing of five employees
The fight stems from the alleged April 8 callout of a number of bus drivers scheduled to perform transportation runs for afterschool activities.
May 5 Newsletter: Bus station advertising arrives
Plus, Kings Dominion turns 50, VMFA neighbors drop their lawsuit, and a nonprofit with a unique affordable housing model is working on a new project in Richmond's East End.
GRTC will allow ads at bus stops to help subsidize free fares
The revenue from the ads will fully go toward the free-fare program.
Urban Hope offers a unique affordable housing model in Richmond's East End
Founded 25 years ago by a group of local Black pastors and other faith leaders in Church Hill, Urban Hope arose in response to the rapid rise of gentrification.
