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Richmond's democratic socialists are gaining political power
Richmond's democratic socialists are turning years of community organizing into election wins and political power. Why it matters: Candidates backed by the Richmond Democratic Socialists of America and its allies are defeating establishment-backed opponents, tapping into voter frustration with City Hall and gearing up to challenge more incumbents. Driving the news: Their latest victory came last week, when DSA-backed Jackie McDonnough defeated former Virginia Education Secretary Anne Holton for Richmond's 6th District School Board seat, despite being outraised more than 3-to-1. Holton raised roughly $110,000 to McDonnough's $32,500 and had endorsements from Gov. Spanberger, Mayor Avula, former Mayor Stoney and former 6th District School Board member Shonda Harris-Muhammed. McDonnough, a longtime educator, tells Axios she applied for the vacant School Board seat but was passed over in favor of Holton. Organizers with Richmond DSA and Richmond For All later encouraged her to run. Holton didn't respond to Axios' request for comment. How it happened: McDonnough's campaign says more than 150 volunteers knocked on 11,000 doors and made 6,000 calls. She tells Axios DSA members supplied most of her canvassers, alongside Richmond For All, the Crusade for Voters and educators' groups. Richmond DSA co-chair Elisabeth Waldron says volunteers were the chapter's
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Richmond lets drivers park closer to stop signs, ending 30-foot rule
Richmond drivers can now park closer to some stop signs after City Council voted Monday to ease the city's parking restrictions. Why it matters: Increased enforcement of the little-known parking rule triggered a nearly 280% surge in tickets this year, almost entirely in the 2nd District that includes the Fan, Jackson Ward and Scott's Addition. Driving the news: City Council approved a change to the city's ban on parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, despite previous concerns from transportation officials that the change could make intersections less safe. The new rule generally prohibits parking within 20 feet of a street corner, which supporters say brings Richmond closer to the standard used by neighboring counties and elsewhere in Virginia. The city can still establish larger no-parking zones where needed, as long as they're visibly marked. Friction point: Residents were split during public comment, with some calling the city's ticketing practices confusing and unfair and others warning the new rule could create safety hazards. At Park Avenue and Rowland Street, one resident complained about surprise tickets while another said parked cars obscured a stop sign so badly he nearly ran it. The other side: Richmond transportation director Andy Boenau previously
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Bowie State University Women’s Volleyball Team Opens 2026 CIAA Tournament Against No. 2 Virginia State University
The Bowie State University women’s volleyball team will face Virginia State University at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the quarterfinals of the 47th Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Volleyball Championship. The match is scheduled for the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, N.C. Bowie State University is the...
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Richmond City Council approves $4.8 million for schools, expands tax relief eligibility
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond City Council approved an additional $4.8 million for Richmond Public Schools, expanded eligibility for senior and disability-related property tax relief, and established a policy for annual cost-of-living adjustments to retirement benefits during its Nov. 9 formal meeting. The additional $4,780,737.08 for Richmond Public Schools will...