Government

Registration is open for the remaining Engage RVA Budget Town Hall sessions, which are designed to inform residents about Richmond’s budget process and collect community input on funding priorities.

Virginia State Delegate Mike Cherry has provided an update from the State Capitol as lawmakers prepare for the legislative session’s crossover period.

Republican delegate Mark Earley voiced strong opinions on redistricting reforms and physician-assisted suicide in a series of posts from February 10-12, 2026.

Mike Cherry, Republican delegate for Virginia’s 74th district, used social media posts dated February 10 and February 11 to announce legislative outcomes and promote community events.

Mark Earley, Republican delegate for Virginia’s 73rd district since his election in 2024, posted several tweets between February 8 and February 10, 2026.

The City of Richmond has extended the public comment period for the second draft of its Code Refresh maps and use regulations.

The Virginia General Assembly is working through a busy legislative session as the Crossover deadline approaches on February 18.

The Richmond Department of Public Works has rescheduled the public meeting for the Riverfront/Orleans BRT Station Streetscape Project.

The City of Richmond announced it will open its Emergency Shelter at the Southside Community Center, located at 6255 Old Warwick Road, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 30.

Mayor Danny Avula has declared a State of Emergency in Richmond, Virginia, in response to ongoing icy conditions and the expected arrival of additional winter weather this weekend.

The City of Richmond will open its Emergency Shelter at the Southside Community Center (6255 Old Warwick Road) starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 30.

The City of Richmond has announced a Peace Gathering at City Hall to welcome the Venerable Monks of the Dhammacetiya as they pass through Richmond on their ‘Walk for Peace’…

The State of Emergency declared by Mayor Danny Avula for the City of Richmond on January 30 ended at 9 a.m. on February 2, 2026.

The City of Richmond and Henrico County have extended their contract with CARITAS to continue operating the Inclement Weather Surge Shelter.

The Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) has approved a funding request from the City of Richmond, allocating $10,369,508 to support ongoing development in the Diamond District.

City of Richmond government offices and buildings will open at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to ongoing freezing and icy conditions.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works announced that trash collection and bulk and brush services will resume on January 27, operating with limited capacity.

Due to severe weather, the City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) suspended all solid waste collection services on Monday, January 26, 2026.

City offices and buildings in Richmond, Virginia will be closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to winter weather conditions.

All City of Richmond buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to expected winter weather.

Mark Earley, a Republican delegate for Virginia’s 73rd district, voiced criticism of recent state gun laws through multiple social media posts dated February 5 and February 6, 2026.

Mark Earley, Republican delegate for Virginia’s 73rd district, posted several tweets on February 6, 2026.

Mark Earley, Republican delegate for Virginia’s 73rd district since his election in 2024, shared several critical posts on social media on February 4 and February 5, 2026.

Mark Earley, newly elected Republican delegate for Virginia’s 73rd district, posted criticisms on February 2 and February 3, 2026 regarding tax increases and legislative practices.