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Crime in the City
A man sustained minor injuries during a reported carjacking on Emeric Avenue in Richmond Friday night, police said. Officers responded to Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center at 901 Nevin Avenue at 9:51 p.m. after the victim sought treatment for injuries sustained during the altercation. Lynnelle Sanchez, Public Information
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Richmond's nearly completed Portside Commerce Center is now available for lease after its first tenant, Moxion Power, vaporized last summer, leaving a hundred employees scrambling for employment and making the building's future occupancy unclear. Brookfield Properties is offering the massive space for an undisclosed amount and
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The Richmond City Council meeting on December 3 will address a proposed investment policy promoting the "socially responsible" use of city funds, an appeal by the Up & Under Pub & Grill regarding a denied encroachment permit for a BBQ smoker, and a resolution to levy special assessments
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The Annual Point Richmond Turkey Shoot celebration returned on Thanksgiving Day, marking 35 years of the beloved community tradition. Community members gathered in the picturesque neighborhood to partake in the festivities, which included a lively parade, music, and, of course, plenty of Wild Turkey whiskey. "The most important thing
Crime in the City
The city has struggled to control the proliferation of smoke shops, with some operating without proper permits. The Richmond City Council implemented a moratorium on new tobacco retailers earlier this year.
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A group of neighbors who hope to revitalize a once-cherished local landmark will present their plan to Richmond's city council next Tuesday night. Project organizer Alexander Martinez of Friends of the Circle will present a proposal to the city council Tuesday outlining a plan to remove existing bushes
Crime in the City
At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.
Crime in the City
A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday, November 15, following a shooting on Virginia Avenue, as reported by the Richmond Police Department.
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Participants, many from local advocacy groups, used the occasion to raise awareness of the potential closure and gather signatures for a petition to keep the path open.
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The Richmond City Council will review a range of projects at its November 19 meeting. Highlights include an update on the Richmond Rising Transformative Climate Communities Grant, which has funded multiple initiatives to enhance transportation, energy efficiency, and community resilience. The meeting will also address a $4.5 million funding
Crime in the City
Over the past three weeks, Richmond Police Department detectives, in partnership with Code Enforcement Officers, conducted a series of unannounced inspections of local tobacco retailers, resulting in a substantial drug seizure. Out of the 13 businesses inspected, four were found to be selling illegal drugs, including marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms,
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Richmond’s roadway conditions have dipped into the “at-risk” category according to Pavement Condition Index data released by the regional transportation agency Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Richmond scored 59 out of the maximum possible 100 points in the MTC’s annual Pavement Condition report. Richmond’s pavement conditions scores have fallen