Posts Tagged ‘City of Richmond’
Donation gives youth tennis program a boost
Richmond resident Jeremy Wallace spent a large part of his childhood on the tennis courts at Nicholl Park. From age nine through his teenage years, Wallace showed up almost every day, ready to teach dozens of Richmond kids to play a sport that, historically, hasn’t played a large part in underserved communities. By 13, Wallace…
Read MoreRough road ahead: Richmond’s pavement program to suffer budget cuts
Sit for a minute and watch cars drive the stretch of road on Barrett Avenue from Harbor Way to Seventh Street, and you can see bad pavement in action. A red Range Rover trips over an uneven patch with a jolt. The Camry behind it slows down and creaks as tires meet pothole. A white…
Read MoreWith new $60,000 lab, Richmond High is training a new crop of engineers
Richmond High School now has a new state-of-the-art computer lab that will provide students with intensive engineering training. The lab is the result of a wide-ranging partnership between the school, the City of Richmond, the West Contra Costa Unified School District, Chevron, and Project Lead the Way—a national, educational nonprofit that helps schools to expand their work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Read MoreCity Hall closing during holidays to save money
As a cost-saving measure, City Hall will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day during December 27 to 31. City manager Bill Lindsay said police and fire services would be the exception, as they will stay open throughout the holidays. However, non- emergency city services like public works and library services…
Read MoreGreening the Triangle
New routes and connected trails aim to make Richmond more friendly for bikers and walkers.
Read MoreCity looking to make green off pot businesses
Richmond voters will decide whether to collect a new tax on medical marijuana.
Read MoreThinking outside the box, Beckles rallies for change
Council candidate Jovanka Beckles has a message of youth, environmental safety and green jobs.
Read MoreA business mind makes a difference, Finlay says
Virginia Finlay is a strong supporter of business and free-market principles.
Read MoreEveryone has a say in community mural
Richmond’s city government strives to build empathy and understanding between races through public art.
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