Public invited to provide input on Riverfront/Orleans BRT station streetscape project
The Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the Riverfront/Orleans BRT Station Streetscape Project.
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Richmond expands safety camera program with new red-light enforcement
The City of Richmond is expanding its Safety Camera Program to include enforcement against red-light running, aiming to improve traffic safety and reduce the number of serious crashes at intersections…
Street closures announced for Governor-elect Spanberger’s inauguration in Richmond
Road closures and a sound advisory have been announced for the inauguration of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, scheduled to take place at noon on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Capitol Square…
Mark Earley expresses concern over direction of Virginia and condemns church incident
Mark Earley, recently elected to represent Virginia’s 73rd House district, posted several tweets on January 20, 2026 expressing concerns about statewide challenges and responding to an incident at a local…
Richmond announces town halls for FY27 budget input
The City of Richmond has announced a series of Budget Town Halls aimed at involving residents in the development of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget.
Richmond reschedules Christmas tree recycling event due to weather concerns
The City of Richmond has rescheduled its Bring One for the Chipper E-Cycle Event to Saturday, January 17, due to expected weather conditions.
Miller elected chair; Carroll named vice chair of Chesterfield Board of Supervisors
Dr. Mark Miller, who has served as vice chair of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors for the past two years, was elected by his fellow board members on January 7…
Mike Cherry discusses committee assignments and constitutional amendments as General Assembly opens
The Virginia General Assembly began its 2026 session on Wednesday with the formal organization of the House.
Mike Cherry highlights state progress and community recognition in recent posts
Mike Cherry, Republican delegate for Virginia’s 74th district, shared posts between January 15-16 recognizing state leadership improvements under Governor Youngkin and celebrating local artist Henry Kidd’s recent honor.
Richmond pauses RVA Stay Gap Grant Program for administrative improvements
The City of Richmond has temporarily paused its RVA Stay Gap Grant Program, starting January 1, 2026.
Richmond announces closures and service changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City of Richmond offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mayor Danny Avula unveils four-part plan addressing affordable housing shortage
On January 13, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced a new plan to address the city’s ongoing housing affordability and supply challenges.
Richmond City Council passes new ordinances on public safety, recovery efforts
On January 12, Mayor Danny Avula highlighted several ordinances passed by the Richmond City Council aimed at advancing public safety, recovery efforts, and housing stability in the city.
Richmond social services department reopens in new consolidated office space
The City of Richmond Department of Social Services (DSS) will reopen its offices to the public at a new location, 300 E. Franklin Street, starting Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Richmond secures $2.5 million grant for affordable homes at Highland Grove
The City of Richmond and the Partnership for Housing Affordability (PHA) have announced a $2.5 million investment from the Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program to support Highland Grove, a mixed-income…
Richmond launches community meetings on seat belt safety as part of Vision Zero
The City of Richmond is collaborating with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Drive Smart Virginia to launch a community-focused initiative aimed at improving seat belt safety.
Mayor Avula announces new transportation department after spike in pedestrian fatalities
In response to a recent increase in pedestrian fatalities, Mayor Danny Avula has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving street safety in Richmond.
Delegate Cherry introduces bills to expand retirement benefits for Virginia’s 911 dispatchers
Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) has introduced two bills in the Virginia House of Delegates aimed at providing enhanced retirement benefits to 911 dispatchers.
Richmond reopens City Hall Observation Deck after pandemic closure
City Hall’s Observation Deck in Richmond has reopened to the public after being closed since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Richmond appoints Trinija Martin as new director of human resources
Trinija Martin has been named the new Director of Human Resources for the City of Richmond.
Richmond completes major water system upgrades one year after outage
One year after a significant water system failure, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula has announced that the city has completed major improvements to its water infrastructure and met all requirements set…
Richmond mayor calls for urgent action after second pedestrian death in one week
Yesterday, a pedestrian was killed in a crash on Semmes Avenue in Richmond, marking the second pedestrian fatality in the city in just over a week.
Richmond launches upgraded online business portal with higher BPOL tax threshold
The City of Richmond’s Department of Finance has launched an upgraded version of the RVA Business Portal, designed to streamline online tax filing and compliance for local businesses.
Richmond solid waste team highlights safety concerns during holiday trash collections
Star Rowland, Ramon Singletary, and Christopher Brown are members of Richmond’s Solid Waste team.
Chesterfield County reviews key events from 2025 including leadership changes
Chesterfield County marked a year of significant events and developments in 2025, impacting its residents and local government.