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Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit Monday’s ruling from the judge was a flashpoint in the two-year-old case about transparency in city government.

Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit

Larry Starr's second act reminded him of the joy of coaching The former Monacan coach went from a standout program to one that needed building. Now he's moving again.

Larry Starr's second act reminded him of the joy of coaching

IRS alleges it paid $728k in fraudulent tax ‘refunds’ to former School Board candidate A former candidate for the Richmond School Board is facing two counts of federal tax evasion charges.

IRS alleges it paid $728k in fraudulent tax ‘refunds’ to former School Board candidate

‘A love-hate relationship:’ Managing Rosedale’s aging trees is a tricky balance for Northside residents The city removed 20 of the trees last year after a comprehensive evaluation.

‘A love-hate relationship:’ Managing Rosedale’s aging trees is a tricky balance for Northside residents

Steward falls in VISAA title game They weren’t supposed to win. After all, Virginia Academy, Steward’s opponent in the VISAA, Division II basketball tournament championship game Saturday afternoon, had won five consecutive state titles and had every intention of claiming number six. The Spartans had other plans, however. They knew, of course, that the odds were stacked tall against them. They knew that the Patriots had been ultra-successful over the years playing a national schedule. They knew that this Walter Hamilton-coache

Steward falls in VISAA title game

No. 5 Henrico knocks off No. 2 Hanover for second consecutive region title The teams split their regular-season meetings.

No. 5 Henrico knocks off No. 2 Hanover for second consecutive region title

What is Sports Backers Stadium and why is it holding up Diamond District development? While the stadium is named for Sports Backers, a local nonprofit that promotes active living, it is not owned by the group.

What is Sports Backers Stadium and why is it holding up Diamond District development?

In Brookland Park, is a mural a pro-Palestinian message or a revival of old racist symbols? “What we are facing here is also a generational issue.” 

In Brookland Park, is a mural a pro-Palestinian message or a revival of old racist symbols?

Avula says he’s ‘not concerned’ about future of new baseball stadium Handshake deals only work if everyone agrees on what the agreement was.

Avula says he’s ‘not concerned’ about future of new baseball stadium

‘The Lord loves the aliens:’ Richmond Christian leaders call for compassion and reform amid aggressive federal immigration enforcement "We believe it is really important for us who are able to speak publicly to speak to the broader Richmond community in this moment."

‘The Lord loves the aliens:’ Richmond Christian leaders call for compassion and reform amid aggressive federal immigration enforcement

Ahead of March budget plans, Avula outlines $23 million in proposed housing investments “We want to build more homes for more people, and we want to find more ways for people to stay.”

Ahead of March budget plans, Avula outlines $23 million in proposed housing investments

TJ tops Armstrong in winner-take-all boys basketball game Maurice Jefferson scored 40 points for the Vikings.

TJ tops Armstrong in winner-take-all boys basketball game

For some neighborhoods, it’s covenants — not zoning — that decides what gets built "Private land-use restrictions can lawfully impose standards that are, in some cases, more stringent than zoning code."

For some neighborhoods, it’s covenants — not zoning — that decides what gets built

Richmond to add three more ‘harm reduction’ vending machines, doubling anti-overdose arsenal Richmond is doubling its fleet of free vending machines that offer medication to reverse opioid overdoses, drug testing strips and first aid supplies. 

Richmond to add three more ‘harm reduction’ vending machines, doubling anti-overdose arsenal

Children’s Hospital of Richmond opens ‘milk depot’ to help bring donated breast milk to babies in need Previously, families interested in donating had to travel all the way to Hampton Roads or ship their milk.

Children’s Hospital of Richmond opens ‘milk depot’ to help bring donated breast milk to babies in need

New all-electronic tolling system goes live on Richmond routes this weekend Drivers without an E-ZPass will pay substantially more.

New all-electronic tolling system goes live on Richmond routes this weekend

Q&A: Richmond's first master parks plan since the 1970s is nearing its final stage The document, dubbed Richmond INSPIRE, identifies potential improvements to city greenspaces and recreational facilities over the next 10 years.

Q&A: Richmond's first master parks plan since the 1970s is nearing its final stage

Varina gets tested, prevails in playoff clash with Monacan A tie game in the third was broken open by the Blue Devils shortly after.

Varina gets tested, prevails in playoff clash with Monacan

Downtown streets closed due to ‘developing situation’ “We are encouraging everyone to avoid the area at this time,” said a police spokeswoman

Downtown streets closed due to ‘developing situation’

Manchester boys reach Region 6A semis "I’m proud of them, but the mission isn’t done."

Manchester boys reach Region 6A semis

After anti-Flock protest, Richmond police chief defends use of license plate readers: ‘It works’ Speakers argued the cameras are a dangerous step toward mass surveillance.

After anti-Flock protest, Richmond police chief defends use of license plate readers: ‘It works’

‘There needs to be swift response’: Chesterfield church defaced with racist threat; police investigating On Monday he shared the image on social media, calling the threatening message “a hate crime.”

‘There needs to be swift response’: Chesterfield church defaced with racist threat; police investigating

General Assembly budget plans include $50M for Richmond sewer project Richmond also requested money for its water system, but the outlook for that request is less clear.

General Assembly budget plans include $50M for Richmond sewer project

Council approves $14.7M loan to keep Diamond District project on track "I don’t love the idea of us using funds that are supposed to be for catastrophic and emergency purposes for something that we have known is coming for years now."

Council approves $14.7M loan to keep Diamond District project on track
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Hanover wins third meeting with Patrick Henry, this one in the playoffs The Hawks used a 14-0 run in the third quarter to open up the game.

Hanover wins third meeting with Patrick Henry, this one in the playoffs

RPS emails show which positions will be eliminated in budget cuts The 84 emails, which included 74 employee layoffs, had the names of the employees redacted but not their positions.

RPS emails show which positions will be eliminated in budget cuts

Lawmakers question how Rosie’s was approved to add more gambling machines in Richmond The Richmond location went from 700 machines to 1,200 without a public hearing.

Lawmakers question how Rosie’s was approved to add more gambling machines in Richmond

Slushy snow will fall Sunday in Richmond, but shouldn't make a huge mess Temperatures will stay above freezing, meaning roads should remain relatively clear overnight.

Slushy snow will fall Sunday in Richmond, but shouldn't make a huge mess

St. Christopher's wins Prep League title This was the first time in school history that the Saints won both the league regular season and tournament titles.

St. Christopher's wins Prep League title

UPDATES: 9 shot, 2 fatally, in Shockoe late Friday night Two people died in the shooting.

UPDATE: Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said a mass shooting that unfolded in the early morning hours of Saturday in Shockoe Bottom appears to have stemmed from a fight between two groups of people that escalated when guns were drawn. 

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