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Buttigieg and Cooper inaugurate $1 billion direct rail project linking Triangle to Richmond, Virginia
On Monday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made a visit to Raleigh to commence the groundbreaking of a project worth $1 billion, which aims to connect the Triangle to the Northeast. A new passenger rail route called the S-Line is set to connect Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia. This route will have...
Richmond law faculty, students secured exoneration for man wrongfully convicted 45 years ago
Through the Institute for Actual Innocence Clinic at the University of Richmond, Richmond law faculty and students were part of the legal team that secured a life-altering victory for Marvin Grimm. Grimm was unanimously awarded a writ of actual innocence by the Virginia Court of Appeals last week. New evidence...
The public library is helping Richmonders facing eviction
For the rest of the summer, locals facing possible eviction can get in-person expert help at an unlikely location: their public library. Why it matters: More than 20,000 evictions have been filed in metro Richmond in the past year, which is 83% of the area's pre-pandemic average, according to the latest figures from Princeton's Eviction Lab.State of play: Every week through August, librarians and staff from the Virginia Poverty Law Center will be at the main branch of the Richmond Public Library to help people use VPLC's new online Eviction Defense Center.VPLC launched the Eviction Defense Center last week. The...
NC breaks ground on $1 billion project to add a passenger rail route to Richmond, Virginia
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Local Drag Performers Crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ Titles
Virginia is home to new drag royalty following the Virginia Pride Pageant on Sunday. Judges named local drag artists Celestia Cox as Miss Virginia Pride, Keante Armon Black as Mr. Virginia Pride and Javon Love as Mx. Virginia Pride in front of a packed crowd at Godfrey’s in downtown Richmond.
Axios Event: Richmond leaders identify housing as top need
RICHMOND, VA. – As the Richmond region's population continues to grow, housing shortages are affecting the community as demand for housing outpaces supply. Why it matters: A lack of housing could curb economic growth from both businesses and new residents. Axios Richmond reporters Karri Peifer and Sabrina Moreno moderated...
Short Pump Dining and Restaurants in Richmond VA
The Short Pump area of Richmond attracts visitors for its dynamic blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment, making it a premier destination within the city. Known for its expansive shopping centers like Short Pump Town Center and West Broad Village, visitors flock here to explore a wide range of retail options, from luxury boutiques to popular national chains. The area's upscale atmosphere and variety of stores cater to diverse tastes, whether visitors are seeking fashion, home goods, electronics, or specialty items. Beyond shopping, Short Pump offers a vibrant dining scene that complements a day of retail therapy.
Check live traffic in and around the Richmond area
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Check real-time traffic conditions in Central Virginia:. Virginia 511: Check VDOT’s traffic cameras and see real-time updates. 511 Central Virginia: A social media account with real-time alerts. Google Maps: Real-time traffic conditions. Will the weather impact your travel plans? Check out the 24/7 First Alert...
Dozens of daily lane closures coming to Richmond’s Huguenot area for month of July
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Huguenot area of Richmond will see dozens of daily lane closures for the month of July to allow for scheduled work. According to the City of Richmond’s Department of Public Works, a total of 30 areas will see temporary lane closures from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily starting on Friday, July 5, and ending Friday, Aug. 2.
State AG says Hopewell does not have power to enact employees-on-council restriction
HOPEWELL – A recent move by Hopewell City Council to restrict city employees from elected office is invalid because there is no evidence, explicit or implicit, giving the city the right to do so, state Attorney General Jason Miyares said Monday. In a letter to Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chesterfield...
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