Joachim: John O'Connor leaves unparalleled legacy as role model at The Times-Dispatch

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The James River’s sturgeon need more than an audience | Guest column

On Sept. 20, groups on the James River Association’s sturgeon-watching tours counted nearly 80 sturgeon breaches in a single day. Each time one of these remarkable fish broke the surface,

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‘The boys will be boys’: Former students at Trinity Episcopal detail what they describe as a culture of sexual misconduct dating back years

“On a whole, we have a bigger, more complex problem than just girls wanting attention or boys being stupid.”

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‘Compromise’ Mayo Bridge proposal calls for mountable barriers between bikes and cars

The latest plans call for a 3-inch “mountable barrier” and rumble strip between bike and vehicle lanes.

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Richmond cyclist completes cross-country bike ride, raising more than $250,000 for Type 1 Diabetes research

“I really felt restored in my faith in mankind.”

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Spanberger touts housing near transit, walkable neighborhoods

Spanberger told a gathering of state, local and private-sector transportation experts on Tuesday that she’s looking at legislation that could make transit-oriented development easier for communities t...

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Hardywood taps C'ville rival Starr Hill Brewery for first major acquisition - Richmond BizSense

The deal involves the two largest breweries in the state and will preserve Starr Hill's name, beers and branding. Starr Hill's six taprooms throughout the state will also continue operating under Hard...

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Walkable Cities Can Make Life Better for Drivers, Too — Streetsblog USA

Walkable cities are even better for drivers than ones designed with only the needs of motorists in mind — and in order to win, advocates for livable streets must embrace targeted strategies that make ...

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Legislation to force Virginia traffic camera fine payments will make 'nightmarish' court workloads • Virginia Mercury

Many cities and counties are already opting not to pursue unpaid fines, forgoing tens of millions of dollars.

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Trump TV ads paid for with $20M in Homeland Security funds, Dems find • Virginia Mercury

President Donald Trump is tapping $20 million in Homeland Security funding to pay for TV ads that heavily feature him ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats said Tuesday as the promos critics call ...

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Henrico officials, partners celebrate planned New Market Heights Trail in Varina

Henrico officials Tuesday afternoon joined a group of partners from state and federal organizations to commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of New Market Heights by celebrating the planned ...

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In Danville, Spanberger announces new outdoor recreation position and establishes related statewide process

It’s “so much more than a personal benefit. It is a major economic driver of the commonwealth of Virginia,” said the incoming director.

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Virginia grants Albemarle $210K to extend Old Mills Trail to Lego Farm - Cville Right Now

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has granted Albemarle County $210,698 to undertake an expansion of the Old Mills Trails onto an easement granted by Monticello at Lego Farm.

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After Obama-era Chesapeake Bay executive order rescinded, environmental groups brace for fallout • Virginia Mercury

Virginia environmental advocacy organizations are trying to determine the full extent of impacts from President Donald Trump’s rescission of a landmark Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction law last week...

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Is It Time for the Era of the 'Bike-Car'? — Streetsblog USA

A quirky "velomobile" company is plotting a comeback. Will Americans buy it?

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Va. balks at agreement on effects of Trump arch on historic sites

Virginia won't sign an agreement with the National Park Service on how a massive "triumphal arch" proposed by President Donald Trump next to Arlington National Cemetery would harm surrounding histori...

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The Five Questions Every Community Should Ask Itself Before It Debuts a New Bike Path — Streetsblog USA

…or plaza, or transit route, or any other investment in public space

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Coming to Scott’s Addition: Bike-ped paths and a little more green

For a decade, Scott’s Addition has been the closest thing to a concrete jungle Richmond has. Now planners are hoping a set of new projects could soften its edges.

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Ellwood Thompson’s parent company stockholders OK merger with data center firm - Richmond BizSense

“We’re still going to be committed to local vendors. We’re looking forward to catching up on all of our payables with our local vendors,” the parent company's COO said. “We appreciate everybody standi...

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Mamdani Will Rebuild the BQE to Last Until 2080 Despite Calls to Tear it Down - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will pursue a $4 billion plan to rebuild a deteriorating stretch of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, City Hall said.

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A New US-Canada Bridge Opposed By Trump Has a One-of-a-Kind Bike Path — Streetsblog USA

The bike-ped path on the brand new Gordie Howe International Bridge opened on Aug. 5 despite President Donald Trump's opposition.

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Are travel sports worth the hefty price tag? College coaches say it's complicated.

The Times-Dispatch spoke with those who hold a range of perspectives on youth sports, including those working to ensure all kids can afford to compete in the sports they love.

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Eastern Shore leaders, residents dubious of mineral mining pitch. They have good reason to be. • Virginia Mercury

If you are a Virginian opposed to mineral mining off your coast, you better pay very close attention to a very confusing process., guest columnist Jim Spencer writes.

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USDA advances Roadless Rule repeal; advocates, lawmakers say it puts 400,000 acres in Va. at risk • Virginia Mercury

The United States Department of Agriculture is nearing a full repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule that protects millions of acres of virgin forestland nationwide.

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Local hotelier Sina Hospitality eyes $180M sports complex with fields, hotels, restaurants in Colonial Heights - Richmond BizSense

Ravi Patel's firm is making a big play for its first project in Colonial Heights, with a complex that at a minimum would feature six turf fields, a 130-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott, a Mellow Mus...

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VDOT’s Six-Year Improvement Program funds 26 transportation projects in Henrico

Twenty-six transportation projects in Henrico County are set to receive a total of about $99 million as part of the the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s Six-Year Improvement Program through the Vir...

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Three years ago, mysterious waste barrels appeared across the Richmond area. Two men have now pled guilty to dumping them

The sight was so unnerving that in one case it led to a homicide team being called out.

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Does extreme heat cause train derailments? A Virginia railroad expert weighs in. • Virginia Mercury

State has experienced at least 5 train derailments so far this year.

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Urban Design Committee recommends denial of Shockoe Valley road revamps

“99% of this project, we are ecstatic to see.”

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