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Facing transparency criticism, Stoney defends his administration and city credit card program
Stoney did share that Richmond finance department employees were recently fired and restaurant owners who settled with the city over a meals tax issue that led to massive penalties were asked to sign non-disclosure agreements.
Study finds “large gaps” in Richmond cooling location availability
A new report shows that people living in certain areas of Richmond are at a higher risk for heat related health emergencies. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts policy analyst Peter Braun researched how rising temperatures are hurting certain people living in the city. VPM News Morning Edition host Phil Liles spoke with Braun about his findings and what Richmond can do to help keep people cool during these hot summer months.
Richmond to pay Burks’ former associate $31K
Petula Burks began working for the city of Richmond in early 2022 and remained in her position as top city spokesperson for more than two years, despite having access to her city-issued credit card revoked in 2023 and being accused of mishandling public records. Among other issues are payments made...
Max Preps names Hidden Valley’s Caleigh Ponn the State of Virginia’s top volleyball player
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Big honor for Hidden Valley senior volleyball player outside hitter and libero Caleigh Ponn. On Aug. 14, Max Preps named Ponn the best volleyball player in the State of Virginia. Last season, she helped the Titans win the VSHL Class 3 state volleyball title. She earned River Ridge District, Region […]
Patawomeck tribe’s push for federal recognition challenged and more Virginia headlines
“Patawomeck Indians’ roots under dispute.” — The Free-Lance Star “Stoney: multiple employees in city’s finance department recently fired.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch “Youngkin embraces Trump but still plays coy on some MAGA policies.” — Washington Post “Weeks into the Harris honeymoon, Trump opens 14th Virginia campaign office.” — The Daily Progress “VCU to require anyone covering their […]
Run Richmond 16.19k race returning in September
"Our vision for RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements our African American brothers & sisters have made to our nation and celebrate Unity in Diversity," said Djimon Hounsou, Oscar-nominated actor and founder of the Djimon Hounsou Foundation.
Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry Thursday, late-week rain
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Mostly dry weather is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia on Thursday as high pressure lingers. However, increasing rain chances are anticipated to end the week. Thursday will be similar to Wednesday. Patchy fog is possible for the morning commute. Otherwise, mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies will be overhead for […]
LL Flooring Files Chapter 11
LL Flooring Holdings Inc. (Richmond, Va.) said it has voluntarily entered Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The retailer intends to use that process to pursue a “going-concern” sale of its business to an interested party. Meantime, it also plans to close 94 of its 300 stores.
Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older
The net in-migration of younger adults has been significant enough that the median age has now fallen in 35 Virginia localities, most of them rural, most of them in Southwest and Southside. The post Much of rural Virginia is now growing younger, not older appeared first on Cardinal News.
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