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The Department of Public Utilities urges customers to enroll into MyHQ – a new electronic billing platform

By Richmond Leader Report | Mar 15, 2024

In February 2024, the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities launched a new electronic billing platform, MyHQ.

COR BIZConnect Expo: Empowering Entrepreneurs

By Richmond Leader Report | Mar 7, 2024

If you’re an existing business or want to start a business within the city limits, join us for the COR Biz Connect Expo: Empowering Entrepreneurs on Monday, March 11th at the Training Camp Facility, 2401 West Leigh St. You can connect with city departments and local and regional business support partners.

Vacuum leaf collection program ending this week

By Richmond Leader Report | Mar 6, 2024

City residents who still need vacuum leaf removal must request the service by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8. No requests will be accepted after that date. Service requests currently in the system and those made by the deadline will be processed.

Traffic signal upgrades coming to Chamberlayne Avenue and Lombardy Street

By Richmond Leader Report | Mar 5, 2024

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction on traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Lombardy Street next week.

Work is underway at three signalized intersections to improve pedestrian safety

By Richmond Leader Report | Mar 2, 2024

~This project is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve safety for people who walk and roll~

City launches utility box beautification program

By Richmond Leader Report | Mar 1, 2024

As part of a pilot program to wrap 10 utility boxes along the Broad Street corridor, the city unveiled the first utility box artwork installation this morning at the corner of 9th and Broad streets.

City kicks-off annual Citywide Neighborhood Clean-Up Program Saturday, March 16

By Richmond Leader Report | Feb 29, 2024

With spring cleaning right around the corner, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will kick-off the city’s annual Neighborhood Clean-Up Program on Saturday, March 16 for residents in the Bellevue/Ginter Park and Washington Park neighborhoods.

City of Richmond Makes Progress on Meal Tax Review

By Richmond Leader Report | Feb 28, 2024

Announces Penalties and Interest Freeze for Cases Under Review

City Hall Finance Office To Begin Modified Business Hours On Wednesday, February 28, 2024

By Richmond Leader Report | Feb 23, 2024

Starting from Wednesday, February 28, there will be changes to the working hours of the Finance Department's City Hall Finance Office located on the first floor.

CivStart Announces Startup Challenge & Pitchfest in Collaboration with Five Participating Municipalities

By Richmond Leader Report | Feb 16, 2024

The Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) is participating in the National League of Cities (NLC) CivStart CIE Program.

Concerned about high water bills?

By Richmond Leader Report | Feb 5, 2024

High Water Bill FAQs

New traffic signal installation work coming to three key intersections

By Richmond Leader Report | Feb 3, 2024

~ City plans new traffic signals to improve safety and access for people who walk, roll and drive ~

New Upgraded Traffic Signals at North Huguenot and Cherokee Road Installed to Improve Safety

By Richmond Leader Report | Jan 25, 2024

The Department of Public Works (DPW) activated new traffic signals at the intersection of North Huguenot Road and Cherokee Road today.

Richmond E-Cycle: Bring One for the Chipper Christmas Tree Recycling Event - Saturday, January 13

By Richmond Leader Report | Jan 10, 2024

Note: this event also includes paper shredding, the collection of electronics, household hazardous waste items and oil based-paint

MyCheckFree Retirement Announcement

By Richmond Leader Report | Jan 10, 2024

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is aware of a communication customers are receiving regarding the retirement of MyCheckFree, a bill payment service DPU’s billing partner Kubra utilizes.

Richmond Soft Launches Real Time Crime Center

By Richmond Leader Report | Dec 21, 2023

Using new technology, the real time crime center will assist officers in the field

Richmond E-Cycle: Bring One for the Chipper Christmas Tree Recycling Event - Saturday, January 13, 2024

By Richmond Leader Report | Dec 20, 2023

~ The event includes paper shredding & the collection of electronics, household hazardous waste items & oil-based paint ~

City awarded additional $10.77 Million Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant

By Richmond Leader Report | Dec 13, 2023

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has been awarded a second grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) through their Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (SS4A) this year - this one is for $10.77 million!

Richmond's Response to EPA’s Lead Pipe Replacement Acceleration Proposal

By Richmond Leader Report | Dec 5, 2023

On November 30, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued proposed regulations that accelerate the replacement of lead service lines.

City prepares for winter storms and crews are ready for the upcoming months

By Richmond Leader Report | Dec 4, 2023

~Training and practice dry run simulation helps city prepare for snow removal season ~

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