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Some early voters in Richmond received an incorrect ballot
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Some early voters in Richmond received an incorrect ballot
The Richmond Office of Elections issued an apology after discovering that some voters received an incorrect ballot on the first day of early voting Friday.
https://www.richmonder.org/some-early-voters-in-richmond-received-an-incorrect-ballot/
about 15 hours ago
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Neighbors push for study of five-point intersection near Diamond as potential âcommunity hubâ
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Neighbors push for study of five-point intersection near Diamond as potential âcommunity hubâ
A complicated five-way intersection just north of the Diamond could get special attention from city planners as Richmond moves toward a five-year review of its master plan.Â
https://www.richmonder.org/neighbors-push-for-study-of-five-point-intersection-near-diamond-as-potential-community-hub/
about 22 hours ago
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CPR-training kiosk debuts in Church Hill, will rotate around the area
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CPR-training kiosk debuts in Church Hill, will rotate around the area
The hands-on training machine, complete with rubber torso, will travel the state in hopes of teaching bystanders how to act in an emergency.
https://www.richmonder.org/cpr-training-kiosk-debuts-in-church-hill-will-rotate-around-the-area/
about 22 hours ago
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Legendary Highland Springs coach George Lancaster made an impact on all who knew him
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Legendary Highland Springs coach George Lancaster made an impact on all who knew him
Many spoke to his love of life and his enduring impact on the lives of the young men and women as well as the adults whose paths crossed his.
https://www.richmonder.org/legendary-highland-springs-coach-george-lancaster-made-an-impact-on-all-who-knew-him/
about 22 hours ago
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RPS continues free vaccine program for middle and high schoolers
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RPS continues free vaccine program for middle and high schoolers
Richmond Public Schools is providing free vaccinations to middle and high school students for a fourth year.Â
https://www.richmonder.org/rps-continues-free-vaccine-program-for-middle-and-high-schoolers/
about 22 hours ago
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Our silent auction to support The Richmonder's 25 in '25 initiative ends tonight! Place your bids on unique Richmond experiences and gifts, and support local journalism!
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3 days ago
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Photo retrospective: The Diamond's final season
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Photo retrospective: The Diamond's final season
Photographer Ryan M. Kelly was on hand for the 40th and final season of baseball at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia. A new stadium is being built in The Diamond's parking lot, and will open next summer when the Richmond Flying Squirrels return.
https://www.richmonder.org/photo-retrospective-the-diamonds-final-season/
4 days ago
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RRHA board votes for more Gilpin talks but says itâs too early to OK redevelopment plans
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RRHA board votes for more Gilpin talks but says itâs too early to OK redevelopment plans
âWe do not have a meeting of the minds with the administration.â
https://www.richmonder.org/rrha-board-votes-for-more-gilpin-talks-but-says-its-too-early-to-ok-redevelopment-plans/
4 days ago
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Judge postpones FOIA âwhistleblowerâ trial as hostilities continue over witnesses and documents
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Judge postpones FOIA âwhistleblowerâ trial as hostilities continue over witnesses and documents
âIt frankly has felt sometimes a lot more like refereeing than judging.â
https://www.richmonder.org/judge-postpones-foia-whistleblower-trial-as-hostilities-continue-over-witnesses-and-documents/
4 days ago
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Richmond to install 10 red light cameras
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Richmond to install 10 red light cameras
After a grace period, violators will receive $50 fines by mail.
https://www.richmonder.org/richmond-to-install-10-red-light-cameras/
4 days ago
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High school football report: Atlee's Dewey celebrates a big moment with family
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High school football report: Atlee's Dewey celebrates a big moment with family
Benedictine and Midlothian continued their dominant defensive starts to 2025.
https://www.richmonder.org/high-school-football-report-atlees-dewey-celebrates-a-big-moment-with-family/
5 days ago
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Ecological restoration continues at Chapel Island with invasive plant removal
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Ecological restoration continues at Chapel Island with invasive plant removal
âThey just consume entire ecosystems, smothering out or killing a lot of the natives."
https://www.richmonder.org/ecological-restoration-continues-at-chapel-island-with-invasive-plant-removal/
5 days ago
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After years in a stable under an overpass, Richmondâs police horses could get a new home
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After years in a stable under an overpass, Richmondâs police horses could get a new home
âIt could become a pillar of the community,â one officer said of bringing the facility back into Richmond.
https://www.richmonder.org/after-years-in-a-stable-under-an-overpass-richmonds-police-horses-could-get-a-new-home/
6 days ago
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City planners want more feedback on rezoning maps from Southside residents
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City planners want more feedback on rezoning maps from Southside residents
To date, the map has gotten just over 2,000 comments and replies from 306 unique commenters.
https://www.richmonder.org/city-planners-want-more-feedback-on-rezoning-maps-from-southside-residents/
6 days ago
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Electrical company ABB will expand production in Henrico
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Electrical company ABB will expand production in Henrico
The company will produce medium voltage uninterruptible power supply systems, which were originally only being manufactured in New Zealand.
https://www.richmonder.org/electrical-company-abb-will-expand-production-in-henrico/
6 days ago
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Nowâs not the time to cut Richmondâs property taxes, Avula says
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Nowâs not the time to cut Richmondâs property taxes, Avula says
At least three City Council members are backing a tax relief proposal.
https://www.richmonder.org/nows-not-the-time-to-cut-richmonds-property-taxes-avula-says/
6 days ago
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Goochland lands $5 billion pharmaceutical plant, its fourth Fortune 500 company
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Goochland lands $5 billion pharmaceutical plant, its fourth Fortune 500 company
Ricks said Lilly would take up to five years to complete building the site, but hopes to finish ahead of that timeline.
https://www.richmonder.org/goochland-lands-5-billion-pharmaceutical-plant-its-fourth-fortune-500-company/
6 days ago
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RTD cuts metro reporters in latest round of newspaper layoffs
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RTD cuts metro reporters in latest round of newspaper layoffs
The layoffs could affect at least 5 reporters, according to the announcement, including several who focus on covering Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties.
https://www.richmonder.org/rtd-cuts-metro-reporters-in-latest-round-of-newspaper-layoffs/
6 days ago
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Over Henrico's objections, Colonial Downs receives approval to open gaming facility
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Over Henrico's objections, Colonial Downs receives approval to open gaming facility
âYou know, in 1992 those machines never existed. This is just money buying votes.â
https://www.richmonder.org/over-henricos-objections-colonial-downs-receives-approval-to-open-gaming-facility/
7 days ago
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Richmond Times-Dispatch print subscriptions decline as cost rises to $1,430 annually
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Richmond Times-Dispatch print subscriptions decline as cost rises to $1,430 annually
While print declines are a reality for virtually all publishers in the current climate, the Times-Dispatch also reported a decline in digital subscribers for a second consecutive year.
https://www.richmonder.org/richmond-times-dispatch-print-subscriptions-decline-as-cost-rises-to-1-430-annually/
8 days ago
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New enrollment drops among RPS multilingual students
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New enrollment drops among RPS multilingual students
Just 10 'newcomers' have enrolled into the division as of Aug. 21, down from the total newcomer enrollment of 465 this past school year.Â
https://www.richmonder.org/new-enrollment-drops-among-rps-multilingual-students/
8 days ago
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Chesterfield School Board member asked to resign by peers, Youngkin after social media post
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Chesterfield School Board member asked to resign by peers, Youngkin after social media post
The four other members of the Chesterfield School Board released a joint statement condemning the post.
https://www.richmonder.org/chesterfield-school-board-member-asked-to-resign-by-peers-youngkin-after-social-media-post/
10 days ago
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Former RPS chief talent officer sues School Board members, Kamras over meeting where 18 employees called for her dismissal
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Former RPS chief talent officer sues School Board members, Kamras over meeting where 18 employees called for her dismissal
The lawsuit alleges that it was âsettled policyâ of the School Board not to allow complaints against specific employees during public comment.
https://www.richmonder.org/former-rps-chief-talent-officer-sues-school-board-members-kamras-over-meeting-where-18-employees-called-for-her-dismissal/
11 days ago
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Jon Baliles: Paying tribute to The Diamond in its final days
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Jon Baliles: Paying tribute to The Diamond in its final days
Through all the debates over the decades about a new ballpark, The Diamond has been a beacon and a jewel for baseball lovers.
https://www.richmonder.org/jon-baliles-paying-tribute-to-the-diamond-in-its-final-days/
11 days ago
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Gibson pushing for robust FOIA library in package of City Hall transparency measures
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Gibson pushing for robust FOIA library in package of City Hall transparency measures
Gibson introduced three transparency-related proposals this month that the Council is expected to take up this fall.
https://www.richmonder.org/gibson-pushing-for-robust-foia-library-in-package-of-city-hall-transparency-measures/
11 days ago
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Avula says he cannot back Gilpin redevelopment plan unless housing authority meets eight demands
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Avula says he cannot back Gilpin redevelopment plan unless housing authority meets eight demands
âThe things he is asking for RRHA to do are in no way outlandish or outside of scope. It is actually what they are required to do.âÂ
https://www.richmonder.org/avula-says-he-cannot-back-gilpin-redevelopment-plan-unless-housing-authority-meets-eight-demands/
11 days ago
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New members insist on competitive process for potential land sale to state delegate
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New members insist on competitive process for potential land sale to state delegate
McQuinn estimated that it would cost her and her husband around $10,000 to clean up the fallen trees and overgrown areas of the city parcel.
https://www.richmonder.org/new-members-insist-on-competitive-process-for-potential-land-sale-to-state-delegate/
14 days ago
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Council recap: $5.8M budget transfer to pay wrongfully convicted man approved; affordable housing given a boost
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Council recap: $5.8M budget transfer to pay wrongfully convicted man approved; affordable housing given a boost
The Avula administration agreed to move $2 million left in the tax sale fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
https://www.richmonder.org/council-recap-5-8m-budget-transfer-to-pay-wrongfully-convicted-man-approved-affordable-housing-given-a-boost/
14 days ago
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RPS summit with state legislators produces friction over budget requests
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RPS summit with state legislators produces friction over budget requests
Bagby said he was upset the superintendent referred to the legislators as âfolks across the streetâ while watching the news.Â
https://www.richmonder.org/rps-summit-with-state-legislators-produces-friction-over-budget-requests/
14 days ago
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Virginia Rep âtrending in the right directionâ after emergency funding call last year
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Virginia Rep âtrending in the right directionâ after emergency funding call last year
âThe future of Virginia Rep is on Broad Street.â
https://www.richmonder.org/virginia-rep-trending-in-the-right-direction-after-emergency-funding-call-last-year/
15 days ago
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Mushrooming development on Southside brings sidewalk and school shortfalls into focus
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Mushrooming development on Southside brings sidewalk and school shortfalls into focus
âI think sidewalks should be included in all new development.â
https://www.richmonder.org/mushrooming-development-on-southside-brings-sidewalk-and-school-shortfalls-into-focus/
15 days ago
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On Faith and Values: Tapping the brakes on the information superhighway
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On Faith and Values: Tapping the brakes on the information superhighway
âHi, my name is Tom, and Iâm a hard-core social media scroller, online news headline junkie, and chronic checker of email.â
https://www.richmonder.org/on-faith-and-values-tapping-the-brakes-on-internet/
15 days ago
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Richmond officials are overhauling the cityâs budget process. Hereâs what could change
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Richmond officials are overhauling the cityâs budget process. Hereâs what could change
The task force suggested extending the formal budget process by 16 days.
https://www.richmonder.org/richmond-officials-are-overhauling-the-citys-budget-process-heres-what-could-change/
16 days ago
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25 in '25: Lorenzo Gibsonâs life in motion is a lesson in discipline and patience
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25 in '25: Lorenzo Gibsonâs life in motion is a lesson in discipline and patience
Through his lifelong dedication to painting and teaching martial arts, Lorenzo Gibson has developed a large fanbase.
https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-lorenzo-gibsons-life-in-motion-is-a-lesson-in-discipline-and-patience/
18 days ago
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RPS has been without an auditor since May, when the previous one departed quietly
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RPS has been without an auditor since May, when the previous one departed quietly
The reason for his departure is unknown.
https://www.richmonder.org/rps-has-been-without-an-auditor-since-may-when-the-previous-one-departed-quietly/
18 days ago
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Warner asks Richmond-area officials to seek regional solutions to infrastructure issues
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Warner asks Richmond-area officials to seek regional solutions to infrastructure issues
The group convened to talk about infrastructure challenges local governments have in common, and ways to attract more state and federal resources.
https://www.richmonder.org/warner-asks-richmond-area-officials-to-seek-regional-solutions-to-infrastructure-issues/
18 days ago
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Citing $4 million in needed repairs, Kamras recommends keeping Clark Springs closed for now. The School Board opposes that idea.
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Citing $4 million in needed repairs, Kamras recommends keeping Clark Springs closed for now. The School Board opposes that idea.
âI hope we donât have this conversation again in November or December and the building is just sitting there.â
https://www.richmonder.org/citing-4-million-in-needed-repairs-kamras-recommends-keeping-clark-springs-closed-for-now-the-school-board-opposes-that-idea/
19 days ago
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High school football report: Week 2 schedule has early playoff implications
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High school football report: Week 2 schedule has early playoff implications
St. Christopherâs led the area's private schools to a 4-0 combined start last week.
https://www.richmonder.org/high-school-football-report-week-2-schedule-has-early-playoff-implications/
19 days ago
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Council advances plan to pay wrongfully convicted man, after fierce debate on financial policies
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Council advances plan to pay wrongfully convicted man, after fierce debate on financial policies
âWhen thereâs $9 million sitting in a cushion somewhere, somethingâs not right.â
https://www.richmonder.org/council-advances-plan-to-pay-wrongfully-convicted-man-after-fierce-debate-on-financial-policies/
20 days ago
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Gilpin Court redevelopment meeting turns testy as residents express skepticism about redevelopment plan
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Gilpin Court redevelopment meeting turns testy as residents express skepticism about redevelopment plan
The plans detailed Thursday call for the gradual development of 1,306 new rental units at a range of price points on the existing Gilpin Court site.
https://www.richmonder.org/gilpin-court-redevelopment-meeting-turns-testy-as-residents-express-skepticism-about-redevelopment-plan/
20 days ago
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New property assessments are out. See which neighborhoods increased in value the most.
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New property assessments are out. See which neighborhoods increased in value the most.
Four Richmond neighborhoods saw home values increase by double-digit percentages.
https://www.richmonder.org/new-property-assessments-are-out-see-which-neighborhoods-increased-in-value-the-most/
20 days ago
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25 in '25: For the past 13 years, Julia Warren Mattingly has celebrated RVA, in ways big and small
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25 in '25: For the past 13 years, Julia Warren Mattingly has celebrated RVA, in ways big and small
Now more than 7,000 birthday parties later, Mattingly is ready to move on to her next challenge.
https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-for-the-past-13-years-julia-warren-mattingly-has-celebrated-rva-in-ways-big-and-small/
22 days ago
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25 in '25: Angela Jordan wears all hats serving high school students
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25 in '25: Angela Jordan wears all hats serving high school students
âShe is truly a part of the fabric of this building.â
https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-angela-jordan-wears-all-hats-serving-high-school-students/
22 days ago
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How Richmondâs tax sale fund swelled to $9M, with no clear use for the money
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How Richmondâs tax sale fund swelled to $9M, with no clear use for the money
The revelation of the sum has raised questions about why a supposedly cash-strapped city had that amount of money available and apparently uncommitted to any particular purpose.
https://www.richmonder.org/how-richmonds-tax-sale-fund-swelled-to-9m-with-no-clear-use-for-the-money/
24 days ago
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First RPS-Council joint meeting in 3 years produces good feelings, promises of more discussion
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First RPS-Council joint meeting in 3 years produces good feelings, promises of more discussion
For the first time in three years, Richmond School Board members met with their City Council counterparts.
https://www.richmonder.org/first-rps-council-joint-meeting-in-3-years-produces-good-feelings-promises-of-more-discussion/
24 days ago
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25 in '25: Bill Harrison wants all Richmonders to be able to have a pet
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25 in '25: Bill Harrison wants all Richmonders to be able to have a pet
"I was talking to a woman recently, and she said, âIf it wasn't for you, I would not be able to keep my dog.â"
https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-bill-harrison-wants-all-richmonders-to-be-able-to-have-a-pet/
24 days ago
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Richmond officials float plan to get politicians out of nonprofit funding decisions
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Richmond officials float plan to get politicians out of nonprofit funding decisions
The four focus areas would be economic mobility, children and education, arts and culture and health.Â
https://www.richmonder.org/richmond-officials-float-plan-to-get-politicians-out-of-nonprofit-funding-decisions/
25 days ago
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VPAP launching search for new leader as Piper plans return to election consulting role
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VPAP launching search for new leader as Piper plans return to election consulting role
Piper, a former Virginia elections commissioner, is expected to leave VPAP after the November elections.
https://www.richmonder.org/vpap-launching-search-for-new-leader-as-piper-plans-return-to-election-consulting-role/
25 days ago
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Google announces $9 billion investment in Virginia, including a Chesterfield data center
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Google announces $9 billion investment in Virginia, including a Chesterfield data center
For years it has been known as Project Peanut, but on Wednesday, Chesterfieldâs newest large-scale business development was unmasked.
https://www.richmonder.org/google-announces-9-billion-investment-in-virginia-including-a-chesterfield-data-center/
26 days ago
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Weldon Bradshaw: Remembering Clyde 'The Glide' Austin
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Weldon Bradshaw: Remembering Clyde 'The Glide' Austin
âHe had to shoot the ball. The other kids want him to shoot.â
https://www.richmonder.org/weldon-bradshaw-remembering-clyde-the-glide-austin/
26 days ago
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