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 in Richmond.
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…
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.
The City of Richmond has rescheduled its Bring One for the Chipper E-Cycle Event to Saturday, January 17, due to expected weather conditions.
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…
The Virginia General Assembly began its 2026 session on Wednesday with the formal organization of the House.
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.
The City of Richmond has temporarily paused its RVA Stay Gap Grant Program, starting January 1, 2026.
City of Richmond offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
On January 13, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced a new plan to address the city’s ongoing housing affordability and supply challenges.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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 Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) has introduced two bills in the Virginia House of Delegates aimed at providing enhanced retirement benefits to 911 dispatchers.
City Hall’s Observation Deck in Richmond has reopened to the public after being closed since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trinija Martin has been named the new Director of Human Resources for the City of Richmond.
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…
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.
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.
Star Rowland, Ramon Singletary, and Christopher Brown are members of Richmond’s Solid Waste team.
Chesterfield County marked a year of significant events and developments in 2025, impacting its residents and local government.
The City of Richmond has announced the first use of its Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, aimed at promoting energy efficiency and sustainable redevelopment in commercial and multifamily…
The City of Richmond has announced that all city offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
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