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Did you know? In Virginia, you can buy liquor the day before you turn 21.

Did you know? In Virginia, you can buy liquor the day before you turn 21.

Eleanor Shaw

Eleanor Shaw

July 10, 2025 | 6:49PM EDT

This rule — known as the “coming-of-age rule” — was part of English common law, which many states base their code on.
By Eleanor Shaw

New design proposals for Shockoe burying ground memorial will be revealed Saturday


The event will be held at Abner Clay Park.
By Michael Phillips
New design proposals for Shockoe burying ground memorial will be revealed Saturday

3-year construction project in Woodland Heights will add a 6 million gallon tank to prevent sewer overflow


More than 10,000 truck loads will be needed to remove the dirt and rock in place now.
By Michael Phillips
3-year construction project in Woodland Heights will add a 6 million gallon tank to prevent sewer overflow

Tennis group asks to build indoor facility on RPS land near Byrd Park


The facility would cost between $15 and $20 million, and would have eight indoor courts.
By Victoria A. Ifatusin
Tennis group asks to build indoor facility on RPS land near Byrd Park

ATF officials apologize after using Richmond police database for immigration enforcement


"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
ATF officials apologize after using Richmond police database for immigration enforcement

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
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