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City Government

Proposed ‘vape shop’ ordinance would ban new smoke shops in most of Richmond

Proposed ‘vape shop’ ordinance would ban new smoke shops in most of Richmond

Sarah Vogelsong

Sarah Vogelsong

July 16, 2025 | 2:41PM EDT

Research has shown that “the number, density and proximity of retailers to schools are associated with greater numbers of adolescents who smoke,” said a city official.
By Sarah Vogelsong

Richmond’s new CAO says city needs ‘overhaul’ of some spending policies


“These findings from both audits are concerning enough that we’ve got to make a sea change.”
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond’s new CAO says city needs ‘overhaul’ of some spending policies

Richmond taps official from Prince George’s County, Md., as economic development director


The city of Richmond is hiring an official from the D.C. suburbs to serve as its next director of economic development.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond taps official from Prince George’s County, Md., as economic development director

Richmond finance director Sheila White resigns


Her department has been in the middle of a number of controversies in recent months.
By Michael Phillips
Richmond finance director Sheila White resigns

Council gets water briefing; new electrical rate provides cost savings


Most of Council's major initiatives were postponed to future meetings.
By Michael Phillips
Council gets water briefing; new electrical rate provides cost savings

Richmond asking for development proposals for Intermediate Terminal site


Initially the site was supposed to house a portion of Stone Brewing's operations in Richmond.
By Michael Phillips
Richmond asking for development proposals for Intermediate Terminal site

Richmond cut a deal to get its inspector general to leave. It’s so secret, officials can’t even say it exists.


The Richmonder filed six follow-up FOIA requests designed to get yes or no answers about the deal’s contents.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond cut a deal to get its inspector general to leave. It’s so secret, officials can’t even say it exists.
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