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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...

Richmond, VA · 22h

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

Richmond, 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

12onyourside.com

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Major shake-up for Hopewell City Council as voters elect 5 new members

HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Hopewell voters elected five new members to City Council on Tuesday, and all incumbents who ran for re-election were voted out. Five of the council’s seven seats will be filled by new members. 12 On Your Side caught up with council member-elects Vannette Taylor and...

Hopewell, VA · 4d

WAVY News 10

Every locality in Virginia moved more Democratic, says Gov. Spanberger

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger addressed statewide election results during a virtual news conference from Richmond Wednesday, highlighting a Commonwealth-wide shift toward Democrats. Voters also approved three state constitutional amendments addressing reproductive rights, marriage equality and restoring voting rights for felons. During the news conference, Spanberger stated that every locality in […]

Virginia · 5d

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Chesterfield plans region's first publicly run domestic violence shelter

Chesterfield County plans to transform an existing building into what officials say would be the region's first publicly run domestic violence shelter.

Chesterfield County, VA · 2d

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Richmond seeks redevelopment concepts for Northside property

Richmond is seeking concepts for the redevelopment of a city-owned Northside property.

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Winter is coming: Inaugural WinterWorld schedule revealed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 804Live has released the event schedule for the inaugural WinterWorld at CarMax Park. The winter festival will include a 12,500-square-foot ice skating pond, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, and the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond, standing at 45 feet. WinterWorld will also have several...

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Axios Richmond

Richmond is first stop for LEGO's holiday workshop tour

A LEGO Holiday Workshop is popping up in Richmond this weekend — and it's the first stop on LEGO's nationwide holiday magic tour. Why it matters: The free, two-day pop-up lets fans of all ages build, play and get into the holiday spirit — LEGO-style. State of play: The workshop takes over West Broad Village in Short Pump on Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 7–8) with seven interactive, holiday-themed stations. Attendees can: 🚗 Build and race LEGO cars down ramps, play LEGO video games and create their own holiday stories. 🦌 Make a mini LEGO reindeer to take home, build ornaments for a community tree and snap photos with a LEGO Yeti. 🧱 Let little builders explore a LEGO DUPLO play area designed for preschoolers. 🎁 Post a photo of your ornament with #BuildtoGive, and LEGO will donate a set to a child in need. What they're saying: LEGO chose Richmond as the tour's first stop because of its growing presence in the region, a company spokesperson tells Axios. That includes its $1 billion Chesterfield factory and a Prince George distribution center, both set to open in 2027. "Our growing team is proud to call Greater Richmond home," LEGO said in

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Holiday events in Richmond require early booking for 2026 season

Area families preparing for the holidays must book several popular regional Christmas events ahead of time.

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New Kristallnacht exhibit opens at Virginia Holocaust Museum

A new exhibit on Kristallnacht has opened at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.