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November 10, 2025 06:00 AM
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Supervisor Frank Thornton speaks at a Henrico county lecturn.
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Henrico announces scholarships to honor retiring supervisors
Scholarships to honor Frank Thornton and Patricia O’Bannon
December 18, 2023
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Richmond-area running stores
Gear up to hit the road at these local shoe stores
December 18, 2023
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City gets another $10 million for street safety improvements
The grant comes from USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
December 13, 2023
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Virginia gets federal dollars to expand passenger rail service
More than $1.7 billion will be granted to help expand and speed service from DC to Richmond to Raleigh
December 11, 2023
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Outdoor activities for a Richmond winter
Soak up some sun without freezing solid.
December 8, 2023
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Richmond Public Library gets $900,000 to expand Memory Lab
RPL won the grant from the Mellon Foundation and will use funds over five years
December 7, 2023
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What are your dreams for Richmond Public Schools?
District is in the midst of the strategic plan to improve accreditation, graduation, literacy, enrollment, and more
December 5, 2023
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Estes cuts ribbon on new Richmond terminal
New terminal is next step in company’s 90+ year history in Richmond
December 4, 2023
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Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announces 2025 campaign for governor
Stoney second VA Democrat to announce run
December 4, 2023
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