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Richmond judges take legal action against city government over courthouse conditions

Richmond judges take legal action against city government over courthouse conditions

The show cause order — which is essentially the judicial branch suing the local government — could create a major new money problem for city officials just as they’re celebrating the end of a relatively drama-free budget season.

7 takeaways from Richmond’s FY27 budget process

The new budget — which avoids layoffs and major service cuts but has few major new initiatives or programs — will take effect July 1.

7 takeaways from Richmond’s FY27 budget process

Ahead of final budget vote, Council members praise overhauled process

Budget season is set to finish Monday night, when the Council will hold the last of several public hearings and a final vote.

Ahead of final budget vote, Council members praise overhauled process

City officials republish some financial data after FOIA request from The Richmonder

Officials complied with the payment register law for about four years, but stopped publishing new data in 2019.

City officials republish some financial data after FOIA request from The Richmonder

Renderings show new bus lanes inset along Midlothian Turnpike, with road narrowed to two lanes

The long-term project is currently projected to begin operation in 2032.

Renderings show new bus lanes inset along Midlothian Turnpike, with road narrowed to two lanes

Richmond expands no-parking rules for bike lanes to include buffer zones

Drivers parking near Richmond’s bike lanes will have to give cyclists a little more room under a policy change the City Council approved last week.

Richmond expands no-parking rules for bike lanes to include buffer zones

Richmond’s newest PSA was made with AI

The city paid $2,250 to an outside developer to make the video.

Richmond’s newest PSA was made with AI