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Richmond finalizes labor deals with unions for police, firefighters and other city employees
The Richmond City Council approved collective bargaining agreements between the city and unions representing police, firefighters, emergency workers and other city employees.
Opening day set for Richmond pools
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - With summer quickly approaching, the city of Richmond is preparing to open pools for the season. “We’re excited to announce that ALL of our outdoor pools will be opening Memorial Day weekend!” Richmond Parks & Recreation announced Tuesday on social media. The pool hours...
Forecast: Heavy rain moving out overnight leaving some patchy drizzle and fog
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The moderate to heavy rain is moving out shortly after midnight. We may still see a few light, scattered showers, some areas of drizzle and fog. Tuesday overnight: The widespread rain is tapering from south to north. We may still see a few light scattered showers, areas of drizzle and fog developing. Lows near 60°. (Rain Chance: Decreasing to 30%
School lunch prices going up in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Inflation continues to impact families and this time it’s hitting Chesterfield school division. The School Board unanimously agreed Tuesday to increase the price of school lunch for the 2024-25 school year by a quarter. The new prices are $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle and high school students.
Richmond City Council meeting canceled, was set to address increasing number of RRHA eviction notices and late rent payments
A mounting backlog of evictions and late rent payments has brought the Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority (RRHA) to more than $3 million in debt -- an issue Richmond's City Council had planned to further address Tuesday afternoon, though the meeting was canceled.
Prepare for heavy traffic around Siegel Center in Richmond next week due to high school graduations
According to the university, nine Chesterfield County high schools are hosting graduation ceremonies at the Siegel Center, located at 1200 West Broad Street, between Monday, May 20 and Friday, May 24. Between 400 and 7,000 people are expected to be at each ceremony.
Date set for judge to hear Diamond District lawsuit
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Paul Goldman’s lawsuit against Richmond leaders will go in front of a judge on Thursday. He launched the lawsuit after City Council approved $170 million for the Diamond District project, which includes a new baseball stadium. Goldman says the approval should not have passed without...
24 Henrico sites to participate in Summer Food Service Program
Henrico County Public Schools will take part in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals at 24 locations to children who need them most during the summer break. The program will begin at some locations June 3 and will run through Aug. 1 at some...
Skill games don't make it into the budget, but advocates may have a glimmer of hope
Lawmakers were back in Richmond Monday to pass a budget. Supporters of skill games are still waiting for on resolution of that issue, though. Convenience stores and truck stops across Virginia were hoping that the General Assembly and the governor would pass legislation allowing them to have slot machine-style skill games. But during a special session on the budget Monday, that effort seems to have fizzled. The budget does not have money to legalize or regulate skill games.
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