Nov. 14 Newsletter: Under construction Is Richmond's zoning overhaul too much, too fast? Plus, RPS begins work on long-term facilities planning, and a look inside VPM's new Broad Street headquarters. And a look at the high school football playoffs.
Nov. 12 Newsletter: Records not found Plus, affordable housing nonprofits launch a campaign to support Richmond's code refresh, the interim fire chief gets the permanent job, and the school board accepts collective bargaining changes.
Nov. 10 Newsletter: 100 years of the 'nickel' bridge Plus, see initial renderings of the $265 million Shockoe Project, a tally of flight cancellations at Richmond airport, and Richmond's school board meets again this week with the goal of finalizing negotiating terms with its unions.
Nov. 7 Newsletter: What's a container park? Learn about RVA's newest venue. Plus, after studying a $20-an-hour wage for some contracted workers, the mayor's office is recommending things remain status quo at the moment. And two have already announced for a special election to fill Ghazala Hashmi's seat.
Nov. 5 Newsletter: RVA votes in big numbers as Dems sweep Full election results. Plus, NYC's new first lady is a VCU grad, another affordable housing project is proposed for Southside, and a utility meter problem is delaying bills for thousands of local customers.
Nov. 3 Newsletter: Behind-the-scenes at the Halloween parade Plus, VCU basketball starts tonight, Mayor Avula recommits to Vision Zero, but progress has been uneven, the state is considering freeing up a piece of land in Scott's Addition, and RPS holds a "State of the Schools" event.
The Richmonder lands three matching grants totaling $18k The Institute for Nonprofit News, The Carnegie Corporation of New York Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation have agreed to match Richmonder donors this fall.