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Federal government cancels $12 million grant scheduled for Richmond water plant

Federal government cancels $12 million grant scheduled for Richmond water plant

Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

April 12, 2025 | 3:24PM EDT

"By cutting funding for critical infrastructure, the federal government is shifting significant costs directly onto our residents and ratepayers."
By Michael Phillips

What is 'tactical urbanism'? The city hopes it's an answer for a crash-prone intersection.


Some early research has shown promising results.
By Sarah Vogelsong
What is 'tactical urbanism'? The city hopes it's an answer for a crash-prone intersection.

City Council plans push to require more top City Hall officials to live in Richmond


“Accessibility breeds accountability. I have to face the people that I’m serving every day.”
By Graham Moomaw
City Council plans push to require more top City Hall officials to live in Richmond

Wednesday meeting will discuss Fall Line Trail’s route through Bryan Park


A delay could leave the city lagging behind as neighboring jurisdictions finish their portions of the trail.
By Michael Phillips
Wednesday meeting will discuss Fall Line Trail’s route through Bryan Park

Richmond budget proposes small increases in fees for parking, recycling and trash pickup


The charge for on-street parking would rise from $2 an hour to $2.50 an hour.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond budget proposes small increases in fees for parking, recycling and trash pickup

Final water report released; city estimates the crisis will cost $5 million


One question that has been asked since the outage is why backup generators weren’t turned on.
By Michael Phillips
Final water report released; city estimates the crisis will cost $5 million

After rebate check error, Richmond has second mailing problem, this time with debt letters


For the second time in two weeks, Richmond officials announced they made a mistake when trying to send money-related mail to residents.
By Graham Moomaw
After rebate check error, Richmond has second mailing problem, this time with debt letters
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