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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 1h
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 · 1h
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 · 2h
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 · 3h
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 · 19h
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 · 19h
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 · 1d
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 · 1d
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 · 2d
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 · 2d
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 · 2d
'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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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 4d
‘We believe in the process:’ Richmond School Board must decide whether to change unions’ collective bargaining process with RPS
‘We believe in the process:’ Richmond School Board must decide whether to change unions’ collective bargaining process with RPS
The Richmond School Board is set to vote Tuesday on major changes to the collective bargaining agreement process Richmond Public Schools has with the four unions representing school employees. 
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 5d
Data: Five things to know about this year's SOL test scores
Data: Five things to know about this year's SOL test scores
Both the local divisions and the state have not returned to pre-pandemic pass rates.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 5d
Data: See how each Richmond public school did on this year's SOL testing
Data: See how each Richmond public school did on this year's SOL testing
Use our searchable tables to find your school's scores.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 6d
Former Gov. Doug Wilder scraps lawsuit against VCU officials
Former Gov. Doug Wilder scraps lawsuit against VCU officials
Wilder filed a motion to dismiss the case on Tuesday, and a federal judge ordered the case closed the same day.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 6d
Exactly 100 years ago, the Church Hill Train Tunnel collapsed as men worked inside. The true death toll will never be known.
Exactly 100 years ago, the Church Hill Train Tunnel collapsed as men worked inside. The true death toll will never be known.
Despite the cost of constructing the tunnel in both lives and money — it only operated for about 25 years before its closure in 1902.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 6d
The Richmond Free Press building, a downtown landmark, is for sale
The Richmond Free Press building, a downtown landmark, is for sale
During the past assessment cycle, the Free Press building was valued at $2.8 million. It is a three-story building that includes underground parking.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
High school football report: Thinning the ranks of the unbeaten
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High school football report: Thinning the ranks of the unbeaten
Only a handful of teams remain perfect as we turn the calendar to October.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
Prosecutors seeking criminal charges against former Council candidate Tavares Floyd
Prosecutors seeking criminal charges against former Council candidate Tavares Floyd
Under Virginia law, intentionally false statements on campaign paperwork are considered a form of election fraud. 
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
Vape shop raids land 60 pounds of marijuana flower, worth more than $150k
Vape shop raids land 60 pounds of marijuana flower, worth more than $150k
The effort was part of a nationwide push to crack down on illegal products being sold at vape shops.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
In Richmond transparency lawsuit, bills from private law firm stopped months ago
In Richmond transparency lawsuit, bills from private law firm stopped months ago
The firm has gone roughly four months without filing a new invoice, making it impossible for outsiders to use those documents to monitor how the costs to the city are adding up.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 7d
In Jackson Ward, a new Ronald McDonald House will offer respite and care to far more families
In Jackson Ward, a new Ronald McDonald House will offer respite and care to far more families
“It allows families to not worry about anything except focusing on the recovery of their child.” 
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 8d
Increasing Richmond’s density wouldn’t stretch utility infrastructure too far, officials say
Increasing Richmond’s density wouldn’t stretch utility infrastructure too far, officials say
Richmond’s utilities system has the capacity to handle the greater housing density envisioned by the city’s overhaul of its zoning code, according to DPU Director Scott Morris. 
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 8d
Times-Dispatch opinion editor gone after latest round of layoffs
Times-Dispatch opinion editor gone after latest round of layoffs
Bass previously had editing roles at Style Weekly, the Chesterfield Observer and Richmond Magazine.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 9d
RPS pays former auditor $30,790, remains quiet about his departure
RPS pays former auditor $30,790, remains quiet about his departure
Currently the auditor’s office is completely empty, as the district is also without a junior auditor.
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