Avula taps state official to lead gun violence prevention office
Hopkins currently coordinates the Safer Communities and Juvenile Justice Program.
City Government
Avula appoints Atlanta official as Richmond’s next CAO
"I have found him to be humble and collaborative in his leadership style. He is deeply civically engaged," Mayor Danny Avula said.
Richmond prosecutor’s office denies Barbour campaign’s public-records request for communication with ICE
The request sought communications between the city prosecutor’s office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
Richmond treasurer running unopposed for a third term, wants to build on financial literacy initiatives
"I believe that financial wellness is a major component to us all becoming thriving citizens.”
Why is Richmond's car tax so much higher than the counties’?
There are four main reasons.
Discovery of 742 potential graves raises new questions about how to handle Confederate marker in Manchester
The situation is "so much bigger than anyone imagined," said one advocate.
City Council approves 5-cent tax on plastic bags starting in 2026
Richmond is the latest of nearly a dozen local governments in Virginia to approve a bag tax
