City of Richmond
Recent News About City of Richmond
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The Department of Public Utilities urges customers to enroll into MyHQ – a new electronic billing platform
In February 2024, the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities launched a new electronic billing platform, MyHQ.
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COR BIZConnect Expo: Empowering Entrepreneurs
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.
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Vacuum leaf collection program ending this week
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.
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Traffic signal upgrades coming to Chamberlayne Avenue and Lombardy Street
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction on traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Chamberlayne Avenue and Lombardy Street next week.
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Work is underway at three signalized intersections to improve pedestrian safety
~This project is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve safety for people who walk and roll~
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City launches utility box beautification program
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.
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City kicks-off annual Citywide Neighborhood Clean-Up Program Saturday, March 16
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.
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City of Richmond Makes Progress on Meal Tax Review
Announces Penalties and Interest Freeze for Cases Under Review
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MyHQ - NEW Utility eBill Option
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities announces MyHQ - a new eBill option available for enrollment.
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CivStart Announces Startup Challenge & Pitchfest in Collaboration with Five Participating Municipalities
The Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) is participating in the National League of Cities (NLC) CivStart CIE Program.
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Concerned about high water bills?
High Water Bill FAQs
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New traffic signal installation work coming to three key intersections
~ City plans new traffic signals to improve safety and access for people who walk, roll and drive ~
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New Upgraded Traffic Signals at North Huguenot and Cherokee Road Installed to Improve Safety
The Department of Public Works (DPW) activated new traffic signals at the intersection of North Huguenot Road and Cherokee Road today.
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Richmond E-Cycle: Bring One for the Chipper Christmas Tree Recycling Event - Saturday, January 13
Note: this event also includes paper shredding, the collection of electronics, household hazardous waste items and oil based-paint
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MyCheckFree Retirement Announcement
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.
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Richmond Soft Launches Real Time Crime Center
Using new technology, the real time crime center will assist officers in the field
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Richmond E-Cycle: Bring One for the Chipper Christmas Tree Recycling Event - Saturday, January 13, 2024
~ The event includes paper shredding & the collection of electronics, household hazardous waste items & oil-based paint ~
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City awarded additional $10.77 Million Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
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!
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Richmond's Response to EPA’s Lead Pipe Replacement Acceleration Proposal
On November 30, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued proposed regulations that accelerate the replacement of lead service lines.
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City prepares for winter storms and crews are ready for the upcoming months
~Training and practice dry run simulation helps city prepare for snow removal season ~