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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 12h
RPS Roundup: New Clark Springs uses, Armstrong to keep its name, and the Richmond Ed Fund raised $7.5 million
RPS Roundup: New Clark Springs uses, Armstrong to keep its name, and the Richmond Ed Fund raised $7.5 million
The division received a $265,000 grant from the State Department of Education that will go towards the wellness team’s projects in the building. 
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 13h
High school football report: Hanover stays unbeaten with big test on tap
High school football report: Hanover stays unbeaten with big test on tap
Plus, Thomas Dale faces Dinwiddie in the Game of the Week.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 14h
Siding with Avula, Council rejects push to lower real estate tax bills
Siding with Avula, Council rejects push to lower real estate tax bills
In new assessments that went out last month, property values rose by 5.74% overall.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 20h
Richmond courthouses now allow cell phones, but only in locked pouches
Richmond courthouses now allow cell phones, but only in locked pouches
Richmond officials are finally allowing members of the public to take phones into city courthouses.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 22h
Richmond native, star musician D'Angelo dies of cancer at 51
Richmond native, star musician D'Angelo dies of cancer at 51
His parents founded Shepherd’s Heart Christian Fellowship Ministry in South Richmond, and he played music at the church before embarking on his career.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 2d
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 2d
EXCLUSIVE: As concerns mounted, a local nonprofit continued to receive city money, partially at Council’s insistence
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As concerns mounted, a local nonprofit continued to receive city money, partially at Council’s insistence
The unusual treatment city officials gave UBU highlights the concerns some city officials have about a nonprofit funding system that lacks clear rules and allows elected politicians to influence which...
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 2d
By mission, we cover issues in the Richmond region, so we do not cover state or national-level elections. In doing so, we can put more resources into City Hall. There are many excellent resources for that, though, including VPM (as you note) and the Virginia Mercury, among others. -michael
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 3d
Federal cuts to Ryan White funding are changing Richmond’s HIV care landscape
Federal cuts to Ryan White funding are changing Richmond’s HIV care landscape
“If they cut much more, it doesn't hardly make sense for us to keep the program at all.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 3d
New guitar shop aims to have something for everyone
New guitar shop aims to have something for everyone
“I've been here my whole life and I've been in the music community and the vibe is very small, it's niche. You sort of stay together and support each other.”
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 3d
Longtime Richmond Fed chair will moderate special Forum discussion
Longtime Richmond Fed chair will moderate special Forum discussion
The Richmond Forum will be offering a special program, with tickets open to the public, centering around the risk of another financial collapse.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 5d
'Banana Ball' returns to Richmond for two games at CarMax Park
'Banana Ball' returns to Richmond for two games at CarMax Park
After playing to sold-out crowds last year at The Diamond, "Banana Ball" baseball will be one of the first acts to play the new CarMax Park when it opens next spring.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 5d
At Richmond’s Mexican restaurants, ‘White sauce’ joins salsa as a tableside staple
At Richmond’s Mexican restaurants, ‘White sauce’ joins salsa as a tableside staple
Norfolk-area restaurants use Miracle Whip, instead of sour cream, to make the regional dish.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 5d
The Richmond Folk Festival enters its amphitheater era
The Richmond Folk Festival enters its amphitheater era
It costs about $2 million to put the free festival on.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 6d
Avula requests $80M in state funding for Richmond’s water system
Avula requests $80M in state funding for Richmond’s water system
Avula said state assistance is needed to avoid saddling Richmond residents with higher utility bills or delaying infrastructure projects.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 6d
Planning Commission backs nightclub permit for LGBTQ+ bar Papi’s, despite loss of ABC license
Planning Commission backs nightclub permit for LGBTQ+ bar Papi’s, despite loss of ABC license
Many described Papi’s as a uniquely welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people and a safe haven that contrasted with the violence associated with the nightlife scene in the adjacent Shockoe Bottom. 
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 6d
After complaints, city expands zoning advisory group from 17 to 21 members
After complaints, city expands zoning advisory group from 17 to 21 members
Currently, the ZAC has no members from District 4, in the southwestern part of Richmond, or District 7 in the East End.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 6d
Richmond police chief touts ‘historically low’ number of non-fatal shootings after Operation Safe Summer
Richmond police chief touts ‘historically low’ number of non-fatal shootings after Operation Safe Summer
There were 58 people shot in Richmond this summer, a 28% drop from 2024.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
Richmond eyes closed landfill as potential solar farm and pollinator meadow site
Richmond eyes closed landfill as potential solar farm and pollinator meadow site
More than half a dozen developers responded to a public request issued by the city to see what might be possible.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
Richmond School Board defers action on collective bargaining changes for another month
Richmond School Board defers action on collective bargaining changes for another month
Some board members expressed disappointment with the tone of the protests, which compared the group to Donald Trump.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
South Richmond recycling site moving to new location after dumping issues
South Richmond recycling site moving to new location after dumping issues
Illegal dumping appears to be a growing concern for Richmond officials.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 8d
Q&A event: How does FOIA help hold our leaders accountable?
Q&A event: How does FOIA help hold our leaders accountable?
Join The Richmonder as we host FOIA expert Megan Rhyne, who is the executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, for a Q&A with Richmonder donors.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 9d
UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
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UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
After going two weeks without being seen, a Lowe's representative told members of the team searching for Francine the cat that she was spotted on Saturday.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 9d
Francine update: Lowe's cat has been spotted at N.C. distribution center, but remains elusive
Francine update: Lowe's cat has been spotted at N.C. distribution center, but remains elusive
After going two weeks without being seen, a Lowe's representative told members of the team searching for Francine the cat that she was spotted on Saturday.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 9d
'It's a place that people want to be': Panelists discuss how the James River parks will evolve
'It's a place that people want to be': Panelists discuss how the James River parks will evolve
Crowds are likely to grow as major projects take shape on Brown's Island, Belle Isle and Mayo Island in the coming years.
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