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ATF officials apologize after using Richmond police database for immigration enforcement

ATF officials apologize after using Richmond police database for immigration enforcement

Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

July 08, 2025 | 7:29PM EDT

"Their analyst should not have been granted access to our system — and absolutely should not have used it for immigration enforcement purposes."
By Michael Phillips

In the Fan, plans for a carriage house collide with a longtime alley garden


“This is something that's beloved and there's a sense of ownership by the wider community.”
By Sarah Vogelsong
In the Fan, plans for a carriage house collide with a longtime alley garden

Volunteers who help children through court cases encourage others to join in ‘meaningful’ work


Currently, 92 Richmond children are without a CASA.
By Eleanor Shaw
Volunteers who help children through court cases encourage others to join in ‘meaningful’ work

New zine a tribute to the small things people love about Richmond


“It always makes me feel better to bike around town, and think, 'Wow, I love this city.' For all its faults. And the things I love about it are rarely the things that are promoted.”
By Allison Kinney
New zine a tribute to the small things people love about Richmond

Polystyrene ban begins, but small businesses are exempt for another year


Large vendors with 20 or more locations in the state must stop using the containers by Tuesday.
By Ian Stewart
Polystyrene ban begins, but small businesses are exempt for another year

New rules aim to simplify development review process in Richmond


The changes could have big implications by making it easier and therefore cheaper for developers to build new homes.
By Sarah Vogelsong
New rules aim to simplify development review process in Richmond

Water main broke on Hermitage Saturday morning


A DPU spokesperson said crews are currently excavating to assess needed repairs and impact.
By Richmonder Staff
Water main broke on Hermitage Saturday morning
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