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Chesterfield celebrates second ribbon-cutting in one week at Bensley Elementary School
Chesterfield celebrates second ribbon-cutting in one week at Bensley Elementary School
The $52 million project nearly doubles the original Bensley’s capacity.
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Chesterfield celebrates second ribbon-cutting in one week at Bensley Elementary School
Chesterfield celebrates second ribbon-cutting in one week at Bensley Elementary School
The $52 million project nearly doubles the original Bensley’s capacity.
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UR has a pile of money set aside for the children of Hungarian Reformed Church ministers. It can’t find any takers
UR has a pile of money set aside for the children of Hungarian Reformed Church ministers. It can’t find any takers
Only one student has met the criteria and received the scholarship recently, despite several attempts to advertise it to eligible groups.
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Incumbent LeQuan Hylton wins special election to Chesterfield Board of Supervisors
Incumbent LeQuan Hylton wins special election to Chesterfield Board of Supervisors
“Everything we touch should be improved. That’s my goal for the Dale District.”
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Third draft of code refresh to be released Aug. 17
Third draft of code refresh to be released Aug. 17
Among the key decisions the draft will resolve are how many housing units will be allowed on a single residential lot, how places of worship should be zoned and how many unrelated people can make up a household.
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The Richmonder 25: ‘Silly Genius’ is creating a city where everyone can be a creator www.richmonder.org/the-richmond...
The Richmonder 25: ‘Silly Genius’ is creating a city where everyone can be a creator
He wants Richmond to be the place he moved to; a top city for the arts that is also affordable for the artists making it that way.
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After Avula proposes ‘modest’ real estate tax relief, 3 Council members push for more
After Avula proposes ‘modest’ real estate tax relief, 3 Council members push for more
The city’s real estate tax rate hasn’t been lowered since 2008.
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Holton raises nearly $79K, setting School Board early fundraising record
Holton raises nearly $79K, setting School Board early fundraising record
Holton, the former state secretary of education and former first lady, has been serving as the interim School Board representative for the 6th.
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We're touring Chesterfield! Come meet our newest reporter
We're touring Chesterfield! Come meet our newest reporter
We'll be on the road in Chesterfield this month meeting readers and asking what you'd like us to cover in the county.
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Three years ago, mysterious waste barrels appeared across the Richmond area. Two men have now pled guilty to dumping them
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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Chesterfield’s Dale District will choose a new supervisor in Tuesday primary
Chesterfield’s Dale District will choose a new supervisor in Tuesday primary
The Dale District is the only district in Chesterfield with a majority-minority population.
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The Richmonder 25: Jim Bailey helps prisoners make the most of their fresh start
The Richmonder 25: Jim Bailey helps prisoners make the most of their fresh start
When Jim Bailey decided he wanted to give back to the community, he didn’t simply want to volunteer somewhere.
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Bridging Virginia wants nonprofits to rethink debt; new loan guarantee program provides easier access
Bridging Virginia wants nonprofits to rethink debt; new loan guarantee program provides easier access
Fremouw tells concerned nonprofits that debt financing signals “a moment of maturity” for them.
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Anna Julia Cooper School founder retires; school he started keeps growing
Anna Julia Cooper School founder retires; school he started keeps growing
This summer they cut the ribbon on a brand-new, $14 million building — the latest addition to a campus that has spread across three buildings.
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RPS uses summer vacation to conduct repairs at 10 schools www.richmonder.org/rps-uses-sum...
RPS uses summer vacation to conduct repairs at 10 schools
Projects vary from playground repairs to carpet installation and painting, and will cost the division about $2.5 million.
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‘It’s in our DNA’: Meet the four siblings responsible for some of Richmond’s best Mexican food
‘It’s in our DNA’: Meet the four siblings responsible for some of Richmond’s best Mexican food
Each brings their own unique character to places like Cochiloco, Abuelitas and El Cerro Azul.
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Waldorf school plan to buy land off Brookland Parkway for parking lot riles neighbors
Waldorf school plan to buy land off Brookland Parkway for parking lot riles neighbors
Initially, the school appeared to have support for its plans.
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Chesterfield cuts the ribbon on Deep Creek, opening its 41st elementary school www.richmonder.org/chesterfield...
Chesterfield cuts the ribbon on Deep Creek, opening its 41st elementary school
The two-story, 111,500-square-foot school was built to welcome 1,000 students starting this August.
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The Richmonder 25: Whether it's archery or baking, Amanda Robinson makes space for others
The Richmonder 25: Whether it's archery or baking, Amanda Robinson makes space for others
“She puts 1,000% of herself into whatever she’s doing.”
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Backers of Family Justice Center to seek $2 million from city for startup costs next year
Backers of Family Justice Center to seek $2 million from city for startup costs next year
“We have got to start working together to be able to provide survivors one place they can come to not just address their needs, but their children’s needs.”
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Richmond officials break ground on 276-unit Diamond District apartment building
Richmond officials break ground on 276-unit Diamond District apartment building
“This is not easy work. And it is not fast work. And anyone who told you it would be fast, they didn’t know what they were talking about.”
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Chesterfield now using drones to assist emergency response; emphasizes privacy measures are in place
Chesterfield now using drones to assist emergency response; emphasizes privacy measures are in place
“This is something that’s happening all over the country.”
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Chesterfield schools employee fired for Charlie Kirk comments sues, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated
Chesterfield schools employee fired for Charlie Kirk comments sues, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated
“We’re in sort of uncharted territory now.”
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Subcontractor on Lego’s Chesterfield plant sued by workers who said they didn’t receive overtime pay www.richmonder.org/subcontracto...
Subcontractor on Lego’s Chesterfield plant sued by workers who said they didn’t receive overtime pay
The building is scheduled to open in 2027.
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City says tax exemption program has led to creation or preservation of 300 housing units
City says tax exemption program has led to creation or preservation of 300 housing units
Richmond has experimented with various tax exemption and abatement programs over the past decade.
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The Richmonder 25: Keys Pattie is the glue holding Richmond's ultimate frisbee scene together
The Richmonder 25: Keys Pattie is the glue holding Richmond's ultimate frisbee scene together
"The only thing you need to play is a frisbee itself."
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Cleanup is underway at the Shoosmith landfill. Who will foot the $173 million bill? www.richmonder.org/cleanup-is-u...
Cleanup is underway at the Shoosmith landfill. Who will foot the $173 million bill?
State money is paying for Year 1 of the multi-decade cleanup process, but future money remains undetermined.
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Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum www.richmonder.org/richmond-vot...
Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum
If enacted, the extra sales tax would generate up to $47 million per year for school system projects.
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