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Apartments in the works for Hull Street
Site work is underway at 2008 Hull Street for the 4-story apartment development Swansboro Place. The affordable apartment development will be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with an outdoor amenity space and a first-floor community space. Different sources specify between 86-99 units in the development, targeting families at 40%-60% AMI.
Expectations high ahead of first presidential debate
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The countdown is on to a showdown between a former president and the current one. University of Virginia Center for Politics Executive Director Larry Sabato says he expects President Biden to focus on abortion rights, while attacking Trump as a threat to democracy during Thursday night’s debate.
Private South Richmond dog park will become public to avoid closure
South Richmond will soon have its first official dog park: Phideaux Field, currently a private dog park run by, and in front of, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church.Why it matters: It'll bring the total number of public dog parks in the city to four. That could help boost the city's ParkScore, an annual measure of cities' park systems by the Trust for Public Land nonprofit.The big picture: Phideaux Field, a small fenced-in area where off-leash dogs can play on Forest Hill Avenue, was in danger of closing due to rising insurance costs for the church, City Council President Kristen Nye tells...
Youngkin names three new members, two reappointments to VSU Board of Visitors
ETTRICK – The former president of Michigan State University and the owner of a Chesterfield County restaurant are among the new faces who will be on Virginia State University’s Board of Visitors come July 1. Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced the appointments Friday afternoon. With them, Youngkin, a...
Virginia faces Amtrak funding cuts despite record ridership
The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act from the House Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development includes $1.6 million in cuts to transportation. What does that mean for us in Virginia?
Richmond enforcing parking restrictions for 4th of July celebration
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Celebrations for Independence Day will draw large crowds and significant traffic, so to ensure smoother festivities, Richmond will be implementing parking restrictions. The City of Richmond is hosting its 67th annual Festival of Arts on Thursday, July 4th at Dogwooddell. The free event will start with...
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