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Three years ago, mysterious waste barrels appeared across the Richmond area. Two men have now pled guilty to dumping them

Three years ago, mysterious waste barrels appeared across the Richmond area. Two men have now pled guilty to dumping them

Sarah Vogelsong

Sarah Vogelsong

August 04, 2026 | 6:00 AM EDT

The sight was so unnerving that in one case it led to a homicide team being called out.
By Sarah Vogelsong

Bridging Virginia wants nonprofits to rethink debt; new loan guarantee program provides easier access


Fremouw tells concerned nonprofits that debt financing signals “a moment of maturity” for them.
By Haidyn Brockelman
Bridging Virginia wants nonprofits to rethink debt; new loan guarantee program provides easier access

Waldorf school plan to buy land off Brookland Parkway for parking lot riles neighbors


Initially, the school appeared to have support for its plans.
By Sarah Vogelsong
Waldorf school plan to buy land off Brookland Parkway for parking lot riles neighbors

Richmond officials break ground on 276-unit Diamond District apartment building


“This is not easy work. And it is not fast work. And anyone who told you it would be fast, they didn’t know what they were talking about.”
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond officials break ground on 276-unit Diamond District apartment building

Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum


If enacted, the extra sales tax would generate up to $47 million per year for school system projects.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum

UPDATED: Some Richmonders report brown water as broken pipe is returned to service


"Crews are actively flushing hydrants to remove any sedimentation."
By Michael Phillips
UPDATED: Some Richmonders report brown water as broken pipe is returned to service

'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported


Pyro Shows, the contractor, apologized and said it will investigate.
By Michael Phillips
'In-Your-Face' Fireworks malfunction at Squirrels game; no serious injuries reported
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