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The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at City Hall, and will consider a number of projects in the area: ORD 2024-087 To authorize…

There will be a 4th District meeting hosted by Councilmember Kristen Nye this Wednesday at 6PM at Westover Hills Elementary: I am delighted to invite…

The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at City Hall, and will consider a number of projects in the area: ORD. 2022-205 – To…

The agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting includes three items on this side of the river – all related & all on the consent agenda:…

Councilmember Reva M. Trammell, Richmond City Council 8th Voter District, will hold a district meeting on March 14th from 6-7PM at the Satellite Restaurant &…

The Department of Public Works annual Neighborhood Clean-Up Program kicks off this month, with the first Southside clean-up set for May 11. The program offers…

From City Council 9th District representative Nicole Jones: In honor of International Women’s Day 2024 and Women’s History Month, I am pleased to announce that…

Sarah Huffman at Richmond Magazine has a nice interview with interim City Council 9th District representative Nicole Jones: RM: What do you hope to achieve…

UPDATE Haven’t seen anything official but we’ve heard from a reliable source that this is being pushed back a day: The painting project at Roanoke…

In 1977, Richmond elected it’s first City Council under the current nine district set up. The big deal in 1977 was whether or not it…

The agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting includes three items on this side of the river: ORD. 2023-340 To close, to public use and travel,…

Willie Hilliard appears to be a candidate for the 6th District City Council seat, challenging 20+ year incumbent Ellen Robertson. Hilliard has not made an…

Sarah Abubaker today announced her candidacy for the 4th District City Council seat: Richmond, VA – Sarah Abubaker, a long-time fourth district resident, announced her…

Kristen Nye has announced that after 11 years public service that she will not be seeking re-election this year. From Instagram: Thanks so much to…

Per DPW: As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to better manage speeding in school zones & on Richmond streets, safety cameras are active at…

From the Manchester Alliance: Project update!!! Take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard on neighborhood redevelopment: Councilwoman Ellen Robertson is hosting a…

Raymond D. Royall, Southside resident and owner of a Highland Springs auto dealership, ran for City Council in 1970 and came in 21st place. This…

Columbia Street between Chesterman Avenue and Mimosa Street will be closed for the Columbia Street Culvert Replacement Project from March 1 until September. Goodes Creek…

The Semmes Avenue/Forest Hill Avenue/Dundee Avenue/W. 34th Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project (PDF) might get going this spring – or maybe not. The project was…

The first workshop of the Richmond People’s Budget will be Wednesday February 28 at the Westover Hills Library. This meeting is the first of a…