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Proposed tax hikes for school construction meet mixed results across Virginia

Earlier this year, Virginia’s General Assembly passed a budgetthat allowed Virginia’s localities to put tax referendums on the ballot. Voters in 47 localities across the commonwealth had an optional sales tax referendum to help fund school capital projects, including new construction and renovations. In last week’s election, 15...

Virginia · 21h

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The Untold Gay Gun Story

After Donald Trump won the 2024 election, firearms instructor Clara Elliott said her classes began filling up, and have been full ever since. Her company, Arm Trans Women Firearms Instruction (ATW), offers free firearms training to transgender and nonbinary people in Virginia. On January 20, 2025, Trump signed Executive Order...

Richmond, VA · 18h

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Shenandoah Mansions Sets New Year’s Eve Opening; Rates Start at $290

Shenandoah Mansions has been in development since 2021, and its opening was initially expected two years before this month’s announcement. The building, formerly a senior living facility, is being converted into a 73-room hotel, The Richmonder reported. The project’s progress was interrupted by a dispute with its former general...

Richmond, VA · 2d

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1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness in Richmond region is 60 or older

Older adults are making up a growing share of people experiencing homelessness in the Richmond region.

Glen Allen, VA · 20h

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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Bookings now available for Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond’s Fan District

Bookings are now available for Shenandoah Mansions, a new hotel coming to the city's Fan District by the end of 2026.

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Delays in tearing down of Richmond School of the Arts

The asbestos will add between $3 million and $5 million to the demolition cost.

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Powhatan Schools on 2-hour delay due to unexpected weight limit change on local bridge

Powhatan County's schools will open late on Tuesday due to an "unexpected change in the weight limit on a local bridge."

Powhatan County, VA · 1d

Axios Richmond

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 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...

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Henrico Citizen

DEQ weighs new PFAS requirements for Richmond airport as residents seek tougher limits • Henrico School Board to consider new protections for immigrant students, restrictions on immigration agents at schools

DEQ weighs new PFAS requirements for Richmond airport as residents seek tougher limits Stormwater leaving Richmond International Airport has carried PFAS – the persistent “forever chemicals” long used in firefighting foam – in every sample tested during a nearly two-and-a-half-year study, according to a

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Christmas Crossing Brings Holiday Cheer to Downtown Ashland

A little holiday magic is coming to Downtown Ashland as Origin Beer Lab transforms into Christmas Crossing, a festive winter wonderland filled with over-the-top decorations, seasonal beverages, and holiday fun for the whole family. Running December 1 through January 3, Christmas Crossing will surround visitors with classic Christmas décor covering...

Ashland, VA · 1d

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Proposed tax hikes for school construction meet mixed results across Virginia

Earlier this year, Virginia’s General Assembly passed a budget that allowed Virginia’s localities to put tax referendums on the ballot. Voters in 47 localities across the commonwealth had an optional sales tax referendum to help fund school capital projects, including new construction and renovations. In last week’s election,...

Virginia · 1d

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US Army feeds culinary soldiers new job title

Army cooks have a new name — and it’s a real mouthful. Formerly known as culinary specialists, a soldier with the 92G occupation identifier will henceforth be known as a “tactical field feeding specialist,” the service announced this week. The Army unveiled the new title during...

Fort Lee, VA · 4d

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Residents, soon-to-be married couple in a jam after 3-alarm apartment fire in Richmond

Frustration lingers for residents, business owners and other renters at the Richmond multi-use building that caught fire a week ago. This includes a soon-to-be married couple, who lost their wedding venue.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Joe Morrissey returns to local government after 2-year break from politics

Controversial politician Joe Morrissey is back in the public eye after being elected to serve on the Petersburg City Council, and he's ready to get to work.

Petersburg, VA · 4d

The Progress-Index

Prince George roundabout project starts with detours

Work has begun on a long-awaited traffic roundabout on a main Prince George County road, and that means long-term detours will be in place. In an announcement Nov. 6, the project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027. The roundabout "will improve safety and operations at the intersection," VDOT said. Motorists heading to and from Hopewell and the Prince George courthouse area are being directed to use state Route 156, also known as Prince George Drive, and state Route 106, Courthouse Road. Trucks and other large commercial vehicles will be directed to use Courthouse Road, state Route 36 and state Route 10 to get around the construction area. VDOT describes the roundabout as a single-lane circular project with drainage and lighting improvements. Similar roundabouts exist at the intersection of Jefferson Park, Allin and Bull Hill roads near the Fort Lee back gate, and at the intersection of Allin and Courthouse roads. A roundabout in the shape of a dog bone was recently completed at the intersection of Courthouse and Bull Hill roads. For questions about the roundabout project or to report hazardous road conditions, contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center my.vdot.virginia.gov or by calling 800-FOR-ROAD ( 367-7623

Prince George County, VA · 4d

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