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

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

Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart

June 30, 2025 | 2:03PM EDT

Large vendors with 20 or more locations in the state must stop using the containers by Tuesday.
By Ian Stewart

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

Richmond-based election forecaster finds a niche with state legislative contests


Nuttycombe wants to create more interest in state government as a whole, feeling it is largely ignored in the current environment.
By Michael Phillips
Richmond-based election forecaster finds a niche with state legislative contests

Protestors rally outside Chesterfield courthouse as ICE enters fourth day of detainments


The county’s circuit court clerk said her office is not working or affiliated with ICE, and called the detainments "an unlawful attack on our community."
By Victoria A. Ifatusin
Protestors rally outside Chesterfield courthouse as ICE enters fourth day of detainments

Fire erupts in Shockoe, displacing three people


There were no injuries from the fire, but two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion.
By Graham Moomaw
Fire erupts in Shockoe, displacing three people

Density debate hits home on Hanover Ave. with proposal for 8 houses on 2 lots


“You can’t just put it in one area of the city and say the far West End’s immune from it.”
By Sarah Vogelsong
Density debate hits home on Hanover Ave. with proposal for 8 houses on 2 lots
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