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Facebook to boost local economy
For the Richmond area, Facebook is about to become more than a means for people to exchange messages and information.
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City Council to consider real estate tax rate
The question of whether Richmond property owners will see a cut in the real estate tax rate is still up in the air.
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Nonprofit helps students with scholarships
A Richmond area nonprofit is seeking to assist parents to obtain state scholarships to enroll children with dyslexia, autism or other learning challenges in accredited private schools.
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Lower electric bills expected
Warmer winter weather and cheaper natural gas are fueling plans by Dominion Virginia Power to lower electricity costs for residents.
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Free pediatric dental clinic Friday, Feb. 2, at VCU School of Dentistry
“Give Kids a Smile” is the theme of an annual one-day program in Richmond and across the country to provide no-cost dental services to children.
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GRTC free ride program for city high school students to start Oct.1
GRTC plans to activate the free ride program for Richmond high school students on Monday, Oct. 1, City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson said Monday night.
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Air conditioning fixed at Broad Rock Elementary
The broken air conditioning system finally has been fixed at Broad Rock Elementary School, one of the newest public schools in Richmond.
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Judge gives more time to Richmond Christian Center
The bankrupt Richmond Christian Center has gained a fresh 12-day opportunity.
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Work nearly complete on RRHA heating systems
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is near the finish line when it comes to repairing or replacing hundreds of apartment radiators that failed to work last winter in public housing units.
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Stoney gets high marks on first on-the-job task
Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney appears to have passed the first big test for his new administration — clearing away the 8 inches of snow that fell on the city by last Saturday afternoon.
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Fulton streets may change for Bus Rapid Transit
Richmond is moving forward with a proposed $7.9 million overhaul of Dock and East Main streets to improve the road network for the new Stone Brewing plant and the coming Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the East End. The project appears to expand potential sites for development near the riverfront and the Virginia Capital Trail, the Richmond-to-Williamsburg bike and pedestrian connector.
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Former governor eligible to receive state pension
Former Gov. Bob McDonnell is once again eligible to receive his state pension and practice law now that he is no longer a felon.
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Carol Adams to run as write-in for sheriff
Richmond Police Sgt. Carol D. Adams is jumping into the race to replace outgoing Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. Fresh from receiving a City Council award for community service, Sgt. Adams announced Wednesday she would compete as a write-in candidate for the sheriff’s position against the three other candidates on the ballot: Democrat Antionette Irving and independents Nicole Jackson and Emmett J. Jafari.
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Frank J. Thornton to seek 7th term on Henrico County Board of Supervisors
Frank J. Thornton plans to seek another four-year term on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. The retired Virginia Union University French professor announced on Tuesday his bid for his seventh four-year term representing the Fairfield District, adding that it would be his “final term.”
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City starts down road to regulate short-term rentals
Want to use Airbnb, FlipKey, VRBO or other online websites to rent your Richmond home or apartment to travelers?
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Residents should ‘no longer passively accept any bogus’ utility taxes
Re “Tax law change to affect city utility customers,” Free Press Dec. 28-30 edition: Many thanks to Free Press staff writer Jeremy M. Lazarus for breaking the story that the new tax law change should reduce the federal income tax surcharge on city water and gas bills.
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Jermoine Royster defeats opponent, continues winning streak
Richmond boxing phenom Jermoine Royster boosted his pro boxing record to 3-0 with a third round TKO in his most recent bout.
