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We’re here to connect you with the right Richmond city departments to address your needs.
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How to save on your summer energy bills
Follow these tips to help save money and conserve energy on water, landscaping, electricity, and AC.
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What it costs to live in Richmond
How much does gas cost? How do our prices compare to Arlington’s? We broke down the cost of living in Richmond, VA, including rent, housing, and other expenses. (Plus, we compared it to the state and US averages.)
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The top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Richmond
Take a look at the top 10 most expensive single-family homes for sale in Richmond, including popular suburbs all across the city.
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World’s first commercial fusion power plant coming to Chesterfield
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is investing billions to build the power plant at the James River Industrial Center.
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How to get involved with the Richmond People’s Budget
Next year, a portion of the city budget will be directly informed by residents.
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5 Richmond companies using AI in their work
These local companies have been using AI technology to support efforts ranging from car sales to genetic analysis.
July 9, 2024
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Condair announces $57 million production facility in Chesterfield
The evaporative technologies manufacturing company will construct a new 400,000-sqft facility to open in 2025
June 18, 2024
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Richmond receives AAA designation from credit rating agency
Mayor Levar Stoney called the AAA rating from Fitch Ratings “a game changer for Richmond”
May 23, 2024
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Budget season has started. What does this mean?
There are several opportunities for public engagement with the budget process for fiscal year 2025.
April 29, 2024
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United Way offering tax assistance program for Richmond families
Any family with household income under $64,000 qualifies for assistance from the nonprofit
January 25, 2024
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Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
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Help shape RVA’s future with these three feedback opportunities
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In February 1960, 34 Virginia Union Students were arrested for a sit-in protest — a pivotal moment in Richmond’s Civil Rights Movement.
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