What’s being done to bring equitable tree coverage to Richmond neighborhoods?
On a bright October morning in Lucas Park, dozens of community members — some with silver hair and some younger — move around in dirt, sweat and chatter. Loosely divided into small groups, the volunteers read more…
Smelly gas release from sewage plant prompts complaints and a pollution citation
Monday evening, Richmond residents noticed a sulfuric stink in the air. It lingered for two days and on Thursday, led to a notice of violation for the company that operates the city’s wastewater treatment plant. read more…
People of Richmond: Should the city fill its many vacant police positions or just cut them?
“People of Richmond” is a regular series in which reporters pose a question to people in the community. Answers are presented verbatim, though sometimes edited for brevity. Q: Do you think the Richmond Police Department read more…
Mayor says after Gaza resolution, council members were hit with angry messages and threats
In the weeks since Richmond City Council passed its resolution in support of the Palestinian people, council members and city staff have become victims of doxxing and harassment, the mayor says. During a time of read more…
Council to consider permitting twice as many cannabis businesses in Richmond
Richmond wants to add cannabis retail permits, doubling the number of permitted dispensaries from three to six. On Tuesday, the City Council will hold a public hearing on making the change possible, by amending the read more…
Zumba more popular than before the pandemic: ‘It’s wonderful. See how we’re sweating?’
Pulsing beats and whirling bodies fill up a cavernous hall at the Richmond Recreation Complex. It’s not Richmond’s newest nightclub — it’s a Thursday evening Zumba class. Located in the Richmond Annex, the Richmond read more…
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