The Richmonder

@RichmonderNews

Local news as it should be: From professional reporters who know the community, delivered without bias. Funded by your donations.

Richmond, VA

Joined March 2024

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 21

Maymont asks for help naming baby porcupines richmonder.org/maymont-asks-f…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. This news story has several points.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · 8 h

It might be Richmond’s biggest push to create affordable housing. But many residents don’t even know it exists. richmonder.org/it-might-be-ri…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. Richmond has signed off on 25 agreements that, if all come to fruition, will add 3,213 affordable units to the city’s housing stock.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · 9 h

After 25 years in Richmond, 'Eddy the barber' is still living the American dream richmonder.org/after-25-years…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. “I think his story is so great, and I don't know anybody that doesn't want to be part of it.”

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · 11 h

Persistent July storms are done in RVA, but heat and humidity return this weekend richmonder.org/persistent-jul…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. Even if no more rain falls this month, it would still finish as the 8th wettest July on record.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · 16 h

How DPU got rid of the convenience fee for online utility bill payments richmonder.org/how-dpu-got-ri…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. As of July 1, the city has scrapped the $2.25 extra fee charged for making an online payment.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 21

New CAO promises focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ of city government richmonder.org/new-cao-promis…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. “I’m aware of the problems,” he said. “Don’t ever think that I’m not.”

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 20

Pull up a chair: Wendy Martin’s stone table invites connection in the Fan richmonder.org/pull-up-a-chai…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. The idea came to her after watching future mayor Danny Avula’s 2014 TEDxRVA talk, “Dependence isn’t a dirty word.”

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 20

25 in '25: Jo White and her mission to save the youth of Richmond richmonder.org/25-in-25-jo-wh…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. "I just love being able to watch them grow and see them succeed, because I see so many people go by the wayside."

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 20

City pledges to use cell phone alert system in future crisis situations richmonder.org/city-pledges-t…

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 17

Over neighbor objections, Planning Commission greenlights ‘compromise’ plans for Jahnke apartments, Hanover townhomes richmonder.org/over-neighbor-…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. “A good compromise means nobody’s happy.”

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 17

Thousands line Monument Ave. to protest on 5-year anniversary of John Lewis' death richmonder.org/thousands-line…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. Protestors advocated for various causes, with anti-ICE enforcement the most common theme.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 17

Ed Shibley's dedication to the Lebanese Food Festival, and his neighbors, spans decades richmonder.org/ed-shibleys-de…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. Shibley said he’s been working at the Lebanese Food Festival since it started and uses grape leaves from his garden to make many of the dishes.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 16

As Richmond’s departing finance director touts progress, she warns there’s still ‘pockets of secrecy and sabotage’ richmonder.org/as-richmonds-d…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. The list of aspirations for the future included a “culture of excellence adhered to by all employees” and the “right people in the right seats.”

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 16

Proposed ‘vape shop’ ordinance would ban new smoke shops in most of Richmond richmonder.org/proposed-vape-…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. Research has shown that “the number, density and proximity of retailers to schools are associated with greater numbers of adolescents who smoke,” said a city official.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 15

Richmond’s new CAO says city needs ‘overhaul’ of some spending policies richmonder.org/richmonds-new-…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. “These findings from both audits are concerning enough that we’ve got to make a sea change.”

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 15

Amphitheater's use of Belle Isle parking lot is raising questions from nearby residents richmonder.org/amphitheaters-…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. The lot in question is co-owned by the city and Venture Richmond, which manages it under a lease agreement first made in 2012, when the city first built the 2nd Street Connector.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 15

25 in '25: Sally Holzgrefe started the Fan Arts Walk richmonder.org/25-in-25-sally…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. It started with a pile of leftover steel. It has become one of the highlights of Richmond’s arts calendar.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 15

E-scooters are used more than Richmond’s bike share, but the city views both as important transport options richmonder.org/e-scooters-are…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. The city pays about $200,000 each year to operate the bike share program, while e-scooters bring in about $168,000 in revenue.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 10

Did you know? In Virginia, you can buy liquor the day before you turn 21. richmonder.org/did-you-know-i…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. This rule — known as the “coming-of-age rule” — was part of English common law, which many states base their code on.

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The Richmonder@RichmonderNews · Jul 10

Richmond finance director Sheila White resigns richmonder.org/richmond-finan…

RichmonderNews's tweet card. Her department has been in the middle of a number of controversies in recent months.

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