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Rent stabilization bills backed by Richmond fail in Virginia General Assembly

Rent stabilization bills backed by Richmond fail in Virginia General Assembly

Graham Moomaw

Graham Moomaw

February 03, 2026 | 4:16PM EST

The legislation would have allowed local governments to prohibit some landlords from imposing yearly rent increases greater than 3%.
By Graham Moomaw

Photos: Thousands gather as Walk for Peace passes through Richmond


"When you believe in something, you can bring people together in common cause."
By Max Posner, Victoria A. Ifatusin, Graham Moomaw
Photos: Thousands gather as Walk for Peace passes through Richmond

Four Richmond public housing tenants flagged in federal review of residents’ immigration status


A spokesperson said RRHA “is actively working with affected families to obtain the required documentation.”
By Sarah Vogelsong
Four Richmond public housing tenants flagged in federal review of residents’ immigration status

Canadian company will not sell Hanover building to Homeland Security for ICE facility


The company had previously said it was unaware of the intended purpose of the building when it agreed to sell it to the federal government.
By Michael Phillips
Canadian company will not sell Hanover building to Homeland Security for ICE facility

Former WRIR leader Melissa Vaughn dies after battle with cancer


Vaughn was 46 years old.
By Michael Phillips
Former WRIR leader Melissa Vaughn dies after battle with cancer

City plans Spring Forward initiative to combat youth violence over spring break


Richmond is launching a coordinated operation to reduce violence among young people during spring break.
By Sarah Vogelsong
City plans Spring Forward initiative to combat youth violence over spring break

Gun violence, property crime fell in 2025, but domestic violence is trending back up


Richmond’s most robbed stores last year were 7-Elevens
By Sarah Vogelsong
Gun violence, property crime fell in 2025, but domestic violence is trending back up
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