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Richmond’s lawyers told a judge a phone was lost in an airport. City documents show it might have been found
Richmond’s lawyers told a judge a phone was lost in an airport. City documents show it might have been found
The newly released records show other officials asked multiple times if Burks had gotten the phone back.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Richmond’s lawyers told a judge a phone was lost in an airport. City documents show it might have been found
Randolph could get a new public park near South Harrison St. gateway
Randolph could get a new public park near South Harrison St. gateway
There is apparent disagreement between RRHA and the city over whether the properties should be used for affordable housing.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Randolph could get a new public park near South Harrison St. gateway
Southsiders will vote in 'firehouse primary' on Sunday for Hashmi's Senate seat
Southsiders will vote in 'firehouse primary' on Sunday for Hashmi's Senate seat
The party primary in the 15th Senate District could effectively determine the winner of the Jan. 6 special election to replace Hashmi.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Southsiders will vote in 'firehouse primary' on Sunday for Hashmi's Senate seat
At budget retreat, Richmond officials talk lots of ideas but few numbers
At budget retreat, Richmond officials talk lots of ideas but few numbers
Richmond policymakers are trying to do government budgeting differently, but it wasn’t the smoothest start Thursday.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
At budget retreat, Richmond officials talk lots of ideas but few numbers
We Were There: The 50th Bizarre Bazaar opens at Richmond Raceway
We Were There: The 50th Bizarre Bazaar opens at Richmond Raceway
Started in 1975 by Richmonder Alice Siegel, the gift show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We Were There: The 50th Bizarre Bazaar opens at Richmond Raceway
Richmond schools canceled on Friday due to forecasted snow
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Richmond schools canceled on Friday due to forecasted snow
The snow, the first of the season, is forecasted to begin overnight and create about an inch of accumulation.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Richmond schools canceled on Friday due to forecasted snow
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Cat floods Richmond's cat cafe, forcing it to close for the rest of the year
Cat floods Richmond's cat cafe, forcing it to close for the rest of the year
Those "freak" accidents involved a towel, a sink and a cat named Bumper, according to the cafe.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Cat floods Richmond's cat cafe, forcing it to close for the rest of the year
Hanover animal control will sell 'drunk raccoon' t-shirts after story goes viral
Hanover animal control will sell 'drunk raccoon' t-shirts after story goes viral
"We’re grateful for a community that can find joy in a unique moment and help turn it into something that benefits animals in need."
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December 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Hanover animal control will sell 'drunk raccoon' t-shirts after story goes viral
High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
In Class 5, the Springers have the tougher road of the two to a state crown.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
High school football report: Highland Springs, Varina remain in contention
Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
The Board was originally not set to vote on the matter, but instead approve a recommendation from the administration to keep the name.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Richmond’s Armstrong High will be renamed in 2027 after surprise vote
Shonda Harris-Muhammed to leave Richmond School Board
Shonda Harris-Muhammed to leave Richmond School Board
She currently works as Southampton County Public Schools’ coordinator of pupil personnel.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Shonda Harris-Muhammed to leave Richmond School Board
Richmond hires new revenue director touted as ‘seasoned’ finance pro
Richmond hires new revenue director touted as ‘seasoned’ finance pro
Ken Martinez, a financial administrator with more than two decades of experience, has been hired as Richmond’s next director of revenue administration.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Richmond hires new revenue director touted as ‘seasoned’ finance pro
It’s Giving Tuesday! The Richmonder was started as a charitable organization so we could chase impact, not clicks.
Today, all donations up to $1,000 will be matched thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Institute for Nonprofit News!
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Today, all donations up to $1,000 will be matched thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Institute for Nonprofit News!
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December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It’s Giving Tuesday! The Richmonder was started as a charitable organization so we could chase impact, not clicks.
Today, all donations up to $1,000 will be matched thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Institute for Nonprofit News!
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Today, all donations up to $1,000 will be matched thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Institute for Nonprofit News!
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There are 500 trout in Shields Lake. You can eat them — if you can catch them.
There are 500 trout in Shields Lake. You can eat them — if you can catch them.
If the people can’t come to the fish, Virginia will bring the fish to the people.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
There are 500 trout in Shields Lake. You can eat them — if you can catch them.
Most Richmonders got accurate tax rebate checks, but review finds $115K in possible overpayments
Most Richmonders got accurate tax rebate checks, but review finds $115K in possible overpayments
More than 20% of the discrepancies involved payments off by less than $5.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Most Richmonders got accurate tax rebate checks, but review finds $115K in possible overpayments
Richmond set aside $1.3M to help city employees buy homes. Only a few people have completed the program
Richmond set aside $1.3M to help city employees buy homes. Only a few people have completed the program
Only three employees have bought a home so far under the program, using only a small fraction of the $1.3 million allocated to it.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Richmond set aside $1.3M to help city employees buy homes. Only a few people have completed the program
Regional composting has arrived in Richmond. Here's how it works.
Regional composting has arrived in Richmond. Here's how it works.
This Thanksgiving marks a milestone in the world of waste management in the City of Richmond: you can now compost all of the waste from your holiday dinner, including the turkey.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Regional composting has arrived in Richmond. Here's how it works.
‘Not just gone and forgotten’: RPS initiative reaches out to dropouts to offer them alternate paths to a diploma
‘Not just gone and forgotten’: RPS initiative reaches out to dropouts to offer them alternate paths to a diploma
The division realized the traditional school system doesn’t work for some high school students, like those who work full-time or are parents.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
‘Not just gone and forgotten’: RPS initiative reaches out to dropouts to offer them alternate paths to a diploma
High school football report: Huguenot the latest local power to take on Varina
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High school football report: Huguenot the latest local power to take on Varina
Conventional wisdom says we likely will see very few points light up the scoreboard on Forest Hill Avenue this Saturday.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
High school football report: Huguenot the latest local power to take on Varina
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Speciality schools provide unique experiences for Richmond students
Speciality schools provide unique experiences for Richmond students
Richmond offers several options for secondary students outside of its traditional neighborhood schools.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Speciality schools provide unique experiences for Richmond students
Tarrant's says restaurant is 'A OK' after fire
Tarrant's says restaurant is 'A OK' after fire
Fire crews do not believe there were any injuries.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Tarrant's says restaurant is 'A OK' after fire
Avula calls Council member’s criticism of CAO ‘wholly inappropriate’
Avula calls Council member’s criticism of CAO ‘wholly inappropriate’
The mayor portrayed his stance as a defense of his team’s budget-writing powers laid out in the city charter.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Avula calls Council member’s criticism of CAO ‘wholly inappropriate’
Richmond cultural heritage plan clears hurdle, but Robertson vows ‘long list of amendments’
Richmond cultural heritage plan clears hurdle, but Robertson vows ‘long list of amendments’
“I’m not feeling comfortable that we’ve got enough direction.”
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Richmond cultural heritage plan clears hurdle, but Robertson vows ‘long list of amendments’
Group proposing indoor tennis facility offers alternate plan, but school parents remain hesitant
Group proposing indoor tennis facility offers alternate plan, but school parents remain hesitant
The new site map restricts the number of parking spaces, and puts up a fence between the proposed building and the school.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Group proposing indoor tennis facility offers alternate plan, but school parents remain hesitant
Plans for GRTC transfer station offer glimpse into new City Center plan
Plans for GRTC transfer station offer glimpse into new City Center plan
The winning bidder will be required to collaborate with GRTC on the design of the site.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Plans for GRTC transfer station offer glimpse into new City Center plan