Council backs rental program and boosts housing fund
Richmond City Council took major steps on housing Monday, approving a new rental inspection program and transferring $2 million to the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support long-term affordable housing and neighborhood stability.
City pauses utility disconnections, late fees due to federal shutdown
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is temporarily pausing disconnections of gas and water services for nonpayment and suspending late fees for November to help residents affected by the federal government shutdown, according to a city news release.
Segal to lead Richmond Fire and Emergency Services with focus on reform
Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Segal has been appointed as the permanent head of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services, city officials announced this week.
Jones, Gardner to face off for Hashmi’s vacant Senate seat
For some Richmond-area voters, it’s already election season again.
Chief of Chickahominy Tribe to speak at VCU about Native sovereignty
Stephen R. Adkins, chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, will speak at Virginia Commonwealth University about the journey of Virginia’s Native nations toward federal recognition and sovereignty.
Two local teachers to explore Africa, London and Quebec through REB grant
Two Henrico County teachers will soon take their lessons far beyond the classroom — one to Africa, the other to London and Quebec.
Local influencer rallies support for Jamaica hometown
Shanisse Palmer, a Richmond-based family lifestyle influencer, is using her platform to aid her hometown in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa left it in ruins.
RMTA executive chosen to guide global transportation leaders
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Joi Taylor Dean was elected president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association for 2026.
Union Hill garden preserved for community use through land transfer
The Jefferson Avenue Community Garden in Union Hill has secured its future through a conservation easement and a transfer of ownership to Verdant Richmond.
Kaine says protecting federal workers behind his vote to end shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told reporters Monday that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger supports his decision to vote with Republicans on a deal to reopen the federal government after its longest shutdown in history.
Virginia Democrats plan to capitalize on 2025 ‘tsunami’
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, says Democrats would act with restraint next year while simultaneously claiming his chamber’s near-supermajority has a mandate to enact an agenda.
Voter empowerment, social justice take center stage at rally
Chants for justice, equality and voting rights echoed through downtown Richmond on Sunday as about 100 residents marched from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School to the state Capitol in the first “United We Stand” March and Rally for Voter …
Equipment failure delays Richmond utility bills for about 5,000 customers
An equipment malfunction has forced the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to delay billing for roughly 5,000 customers on the city’s South Side. The department discovered the issue Oct. 17 and paused billing to avoid issuing inaccurate statements.
General Assembly passes initial vote on redistricting measure
An amendment that would allow the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts passed its first hurdle Friday afternoon, when state senators voted 21-16 along party lines to approve it after about three hours of floor discussion.
NAACP Virginia State Conference names new leadership
The NAACP Virginia State Conference has elected new officers for the 2025-27 term during its 90th annual convention Oct. 24-26 in Richmond.
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