Richmond Advances Hull Street Project, Expands Child Care Tool, Enforces Youth Social Media Limits

It has been a busy stretch for Richmond leaders, with new infrastructure work, digital policy changes, and expanded family resources all moving forward.

Hull Street Reconstruction Set to Begin

The City of Richmond is preparing to launch the first phase of a major overhaul along Hull Street, starting between Cowardin Avenue and Belt Boulevard. Construction is expected to begin in March and will bring months of lane closures and detours.

City officials say the long-term goal is a safer, more accessible corridor with improved pedestrian crossings, traffic flow, and updated infrastructure beneath the roadway. For drivers and nearby businesses, however, the short-term impact will include delays and shifting traffic patterns.

New Online Tool Aims to Ease Child Care Search

A Richmond nonprofit has introduced a new online platform designed to help families find child care more efficiently. The tool allows parents to search available providers, compare options, and access up-to-date program information in one place.

Access to affordable child care remains a workforce and economic development issue across the region. Supporters say the platform could help reduce gaps for working families while giving providers better visibility.

Virginia to Enforce Youth Social Media Limits

At the state level, the Attorney General’s office announced it will begin enforcing a law limiting minors to one hour of daily social media use unless a parent opts to extend the limit.

The policy stems from provisions in Virginia’s consumer data and online safety laws and is aimed at addressing youth mental health and digital privacy concerns. Platforms operating in the Commonwealth will be expected to comply.

Together, these developments reflect Richmond’s current focus: modernizing infrastructure, supporting working families, and navigating the fast-changing digital landscape through public policy.

Sources

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/hull-street-improvements-feb-17-2026
https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond-nonprofit-organization-launches-online-tool-for-easier-child-care-search/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/virginia-to-enforce-law-limiting-minors-social-media-use-to-one-hour-daily/ar-AA1Wwt0K