Richmond plans safety upgrades at 700 intersections, starting this fall
Richmond plans quick-build safety improvements at roughly 350 intersections this fall, with another 350 locations planned for fall 2027.
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Richmond’s Third Zoning-Code Refresh Draft Set for Aug. 17
Richmond’s third zoning-code refresh draft is scheduled for Aug. 17, with residential density, worship sites and household size still unresolved.
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Richmond approves nearly $50 million Shockoe Valley street project
Richmond’s Planning Commission approved a nearly $50 million redesign for roughly half a mile of Shockoe Valley streets, preserving $33.3 million in federal funding.
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Richmond Begins Transferring Emergency-Medical 911 Calls
Richmond began transferring emergency-medical 911 callers to the Richmond Ambulance Authority at 9 a.m. July 27 under a City Council ordinance.
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Richmond Advances Proposed School-Facilities Sales Tax Referendum
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
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Virginia budget gives Richmond water projects a new state commitment
Richmond has a conditional state commitment of at least $20 million for water-treatment-plant repairs, with a governing agreement due by August 31, 2026.
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Richmond voters head to polls in Virginia’s delayed August 4 primary
Richmond polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, but voters in five city precincts should verify locations that differ from those used in the previous election.
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Richmond region continues voluntary water conservation measures as officials review conditions
Richmond and five neighboring counties remain under voluntary water-conservation measures as officials review James River flows, rainfall and state drought guidance during the week of August 3.
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CSX continues repairs after Richmond freight-train derailment; detours remain in effect
CSX has removed the remaining cars from an elevated track near Dock and 20th streets after a 200-car freight train derailed July 3, but track repairs and city traffic detours remain in effect.
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Virginia primary election is Tuesday for Richmond voters
Richmond voters face the Virginia state primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with the city directing residents to official resources for ballot and polling-place information.
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Richmond Flying Squirrels schedule first drone show at CarMax Park for 804 Day
The Richmond Flying Squirrels plan to hold the organization’s first-ever drone show at CarMax Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4, as part of 804 Day.
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Richmond updates five polling sites for Aug. 4 Republican primary
Richmond voters in five precincts will use polling places different from those used in the April election when the Republican primary is held Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Richmond voters face Aug. 4 Virginia primary deadline
Richmond’s civic bulletin lists Tuesday, Aug. 4, as Virginia’s state primary, with contests including Congress, the state Senate and the House of Delegates.
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Richmond’s Festival of Arts continues summer season at Dogwood Dell
Richmond’s city-produced Festival of Arts is continuing through August at the Dogwood Dell amphitheater, with programming across music, dance, theater and comedy.
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Richmond derailment cleanup keeps part of Dock Street and Capital Trail closed
A July 6 city update said CSX had restored rail traffic on an undamaged track, but Dock Street and part of the Capital Trail remained closed while crews prepared to remove three freight cars from the canal.
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Commerce Heights multifamily proposal enters federal public-comment period in Richmond
A proposed multifamily development at 1260 Ingram Ave. is under review for HUD Section 221(d)(4) mortgage insurance, with public comments accepted through Aug. 14.
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Richmond’s medical 911 calls are now transferred to the ambulance authority. What callers should expect
Richmond began transferring emergency medical 911 calls to the Richmond Ambulance Authority at 9 a.m. July 27. Residents should still call 911 and stay on the line during any medical-call transfer.
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Richmond Regular Gas Falls to $3.93 While Diesel Edges Up to $5.30
AAA’s Aug. 1 Richmond-Petersburg average puts regular gas at $3.931 and diesel at $5.298, while one Richmond station lists both fuels below the metro averages.
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Richmond Code Refresh faces public-vote push over zoning and housing
Richmond’s proposed Code Refresh is moving toward another draft as a pending charter petition seeks a future public vote on major zoning plans.
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Richmond Council to consider 1% school-construction tax referendum
Richmond City Council will consider a proposed 1% sales-tax referendum for school construction on July 27; voters could decide in November if the measure advances.
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Richmond school board trims FY27 budget to close $4M gap, keep summer school
Richmond Public Schools unanimously approved more FY27 cuts on June 2, closing a $4 million gap while keeping summer school on track for June 8.
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Richmond Public Schools approves FY27 budget, closes virtual academy
Richmond Public Schools approved its FY27 budget June 2, closing a $4 million gap with cuts that end Richmond Virtual Academy and lower coverage pay.