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Carver District Parking Decals for 2024 Available for Purchase ~ Current permits expire December 31 ~

By Richmond Leader Report | Nov 28, 2023

New parking decals for residents of the Carver Restricted Parking District are now on sale.

City releasing Richmond Connects draft action plan addressing transportation needs

By Richmond Leader Report | Nov 21, 2023

~The plan will be available for public review and comment through December 5 ~

Richmond Scores 100 on the Municipal Equality Index for the Fourth Year in a Row

By Richmond Leader Report | Nov 17, 2023

“Today, we celebrate the progress we’ve made as a city and look forward to building a more equitable, inclusive, and welcoming Richmond.” – Mayor Levar Stoney

Mayor Levar Stoney’s Pathways Program wins NewDEAL 2023 National Idea Challenge

By Richmond Leader Report | Nov 16, 2023

NewDEAL, a national network of pro-growth progressive state and local elected officials, announced that Mayor Levar Stoney’s Pathways Program won the NewDEAL National Idea Challenge under the “Creating Economic Opportunities and Lowering Costs for Families” category.

Mayor Levar Stoney and City Council Announce Partnership with LISC to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis

By Richmond Leader Report | Nov 7, 2023

LISC commits to investing $50 million to match city’s investment for a total of $100 million in affordable housing over next five years

City installing safety cameras in school zones ~ Part of ongoing efforts to better manage speeds on the City of Richmond streets ~

By Richmond Leader Report | Nov 6, 2023

The Richmond Police Department (RPD) in conjunction with the City’s Vision Zero Task Force, under the umbrella of the Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW), and with the support of the Safe and Healthy Streets Commission, the Richmond City Council, and Mayor Levar M. Stoney, will be deploying four safety cameras on a pilot basis within the following school zones:

Pedestrian safety improvements underway at 3 signal-controlled intersections

By Richmond Leader Report | Oct 23, 2023

In an ongoing effort to make pedestrian safety improvements for people who walk and roll, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is upgrading the following intersections:

Hopkins Road Transfer Station closing early Saturday, October 28

By Richmond Leader Report | Oct 23, 2023

On Saturday, October 28 the Hopkins Road Transfer Station, located at 3506 North Hopkins Road will close at 11 a.m. for repairs.

City’s Annual Leaf Collection Program for 2023 - 2024 begins October 2

By Richmond Leader Report | Sep 28, 2023

~ Bagged collection begins October 2 and vacuum services starts November 6 ~

Richmond E-Cycle Day - More than Electronics! Scheduled for September 30, 2023

By Richmond Leader Report | Sep 28, 2023

~Residents can drop-off paper for shredding, electronics, household hazardous waste items and oil-based paint & learn about the City’s Food Compost Program ~

McClellan Statement on 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

By Richmond Leader Report | Sep 5, 2023

On August 28, 2023, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

McClellan Statement on South Carolina Abortion Ban

By Richmond Leader Report | Sep 2, 2023

On August 24, 2023, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a six-week abortion ban

Richmond doctor: 'Most chronic sinusitis needs to be managed with non-antibiotics'

By Richmond Leader Report | Aug 28, 2023

One third of antibiotic usage in humans is unnecessary.

McClellan Launches Inaugural District Photo Competition

By Richmond Leader Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of her inaugural Photo Competition for Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District.

McClellan Celebrates One Year of Inflation Reduction Act

By Richmond Leader Report | Aug 17, 2023

On August 16, 2023, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Rep. McClellan, Sen. Kaine Convene Child Care Roundtable Ahead of Impending Child Care Cliff

By Richmond Leader Report | Aug 9, 2023

On August 1, 2023, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) toured Kidz with Goals Unlimited in Hopewell, a child care and early education center offering child care for toddlers ages 17 months-3 years, preschool for children ages 3-5, and before and after school care for children ages 5-11.

Local doctor says balloon sinuplasty is 'a fantastic new technique'

By Richmond Leader Report | Aug 7, 2023

Managing chronic sinusitis can be extremely expensive, but a balloon sinuplasty can relieve symptoms long term so patients don't have to pay unnecessary bills. Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free said balloon sinuplasty is an effective treatment that can improve your sinusitis long-term, leading to fewer medical costs overall.

McClellan Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on EPA to Rigorously Assess PFAS Risks Under the Toxic Substances Control Act

By Richmond Leader Report | Aug 1, 2023

On July 25, 2023, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led eleven of her House colleagues in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, urging the EPA to comprehensively address the formation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) created by the fluorination of plastics.

ICYMI: McClellan Takes Action on Equal Rights Amendment

By Richmond Leader Report | Jul 26, 2023

In case you missed it: This week, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), a Vice Chair of the Congressional ERA Caucus,took significant action ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Equal Rights Amendment to affirm it as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

McClellan Opposes GOP’s Harmful Bill That Threatens Education Funding

By Richmond Leader Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 19, 2023, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) voted against House Republicans’ Schools Not Shelters Act to stand up for education funding,

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