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The standalone building that was Ruffin Road Elementary was built in 1965 in what was then Chesterfield County. The property, still owned by the Richmond…

POSTED 4/8/24 / UPDATED 4/9/24 WTVR reported on Monday that the wife of Virginia Delegate Michael Jones has been granted a preliminary protective order against…

With an official groundbreaking for the new fire station a few weeks back and demolition now underway at the old building, the replacement Fire Station…

The agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting includes four items on this side of the river – all on the consent agenda: ORD. 2024-073 To…

Tavares Floyd has announced for the City Council 6th District seat, joining incumbent Ellen Robertson and challenger Willie Hilliard. Up until very recently Mr.Floyd was…

The city of Richmond Police Department divides the city into four Precincts (MAP). South Richmond is part of the 1st Precinct, all of the 2nd…

Garrett Sawyer announced in an email this morning that he is dropping his bid for mayor and will enter the contest for the 4th District…

Emmett Johnson Jafari is a candidate for the 8th District School Board seat currently held by Dawn Page. Ms.Page has not stated whether she intends…

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…