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A closer look at VMFA’s $261M expansion
With new project renderings, Richmonders can better understand what VMFA’s upcoming expansion will look like.
January 21, 2026 04:49 PM
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City
James River Association breaks ground on new river education center
James A. Buzzard River Education Center could open as soon as Summer 2024 and will serve 10,000 students a year with river access, indoor and outdoor spaces, and activities
May 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Fox Elementary rebuild starts with new roof
Superintendent Jason Kamras stood with representatives from Fox, the school board, City Council, and the fire department to announce the beginning of construction
May 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Improvements coming to Kanawha Plaza
City will hold public meeting on May 22 to share proposed pedestrian improvements around the US-60 Downtown Expressway Gateway
May 5, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
What do you want for the future of Mayo Island?
Mayor Levar Stoney introduced two ordinances to facilitate the city’s purchase of Mayo Island
April 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
Chesterfield launches 42-acre Springline at District 60 development
The county began demolition of the Spring Rock Green shopping center to transform it into a retail destination
March 21, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Here’s a breakdown of Mayor Stoney’s budget proposal
The $3 billion budget focuses on money towards housing, education, services, and city employees
March 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Government
City provides updates on Richmond Master Plan
Annual report on Richmond 300 comes with updates on zoning, expanded housing, and growth
February 21, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
Henrico County seeking feedback on future development
Share your thoughts as a resident of stakeholder through commenting on an interactive map or hosting a meeting-in-a-box.
January 31, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
See how the City of Richmond is allocating $17 million in surplus revenue
City Council approved the Mayor Levar Stoney’s plans to send funds towards the police, DPW, local groups, and more
December 15, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
CRLC receives funds to support purchase of Mayo Island
The City of Richmond has eyed the conversion of the island into public open space for nearly 40 years.
December 13, 2022
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