Special edition: One year after the water crisis, have things improved?
"We’re a night and day difference from where we were last January."
Newsletter
Jan. 5 Newsletter: VCU's next five years
Our catching up series continues with a look at progress on the Texas Beach pedestrian bridge. Plus, a look at tomorrow's special election for some Southside residents, and several affordable housing grants are headed Richmond's way.
Jan. 2 Newsletter: Catching up
Plus, is GRTC running out of money or not? Also: Remember the Hartshorn Community Council? We catch up with one of the year's stranger stories. And Cosmic Baseball has its sights set on being the next Banana Ball.
Our reporters reflect
Go behind-the-scenes with our reporters as we reflect on stories that stuck with us in 2025. The Richmonder has three full-time reporters thanks to the generosity of our readers.
Dec. 26 Newsletter: The rest of the story
Great news for fans of the free amphitheater seating, a plastic bag tax is arriving on Jan. 1, and what's up with the Secret Sandwich dispute? Plus, how Pridefest persevered in a difficult environment and a CarMax Park update.
Dec. 24 Newsletter: Calendar queen calls it quits
Eliza B. Askin has sketched Richmond's sights for 46 years. Plus, a Richmonder's idea is now a network of community fridges, and we launch our year-end series where we catch up with newsmakers from the past year.
Dec. 22 Newsletter: Neon moon
You'll recognize this sign when you see it. Plus, bad news for morning Amtrak commuters, Richmond gets serious about cracking down on vape shops, and an upcoming puppet festival.
