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News   -   Nov 21, 2024 "Friends of the Circle" to present proposal for Clinton Hill redesign project
"Friends of the Circle" to present proposal for Clinton Hill redesign project

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   -   Nov 21, 2024 Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles
Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles

At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.

Richmond Police make arrest after tobacco retailer inspections reveal more drugs, stolen firearm
Crime in the City   -   Nov 27, 2024 Richmond Police make arrest after tobacco retailer inspections reveal more drugs, stolen firearm

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.

by Soren Hemmila
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Crime in the City   -   Nov 27, 2024 Richmond Police make arrest after tobacco retailer inspections reveal more drugs, stolen firearm
Richmond Police make arrest after tobacco retailer inspections reveal more drugs, stolen firearm

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.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Nov 21, 2024 "Friends of the Circle" to present proposal for Clinton Hill redesign project
"Friends of the Circle" to present proposal for Clinton Hill redesign project

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

by Linda Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Nov 21, 2024 Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles
Apparent car theft ring bust: Richmond PD arrests two, recovers five vehicles

At approximately 2:15 a.m., Richmond police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 4400 block of Fieldcrest Drive.

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Nov 18, 2024 Richmond police arrest 74-year-old on assault with a firearm charges following shooting
Richmond police arrest 74-year-old on assault with a firearm charges following shooting

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.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Nov 16, 2024 Advocates celebrate fifth anniversary of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path, warn of potential closures
Advocates celebrate fifth anniversary of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path, warn of potential closures

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.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Nov 15, 2024 On the agenda: updates and decisions on climate, education, and infrastructure
On the agenda: updates and decisions on climate, education, and infrastructure

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

by Soren Hemmila
Crime in the City   -   Nov 13, 2024 Up in smoke: Richmond tobacco retailers busted for selling marijuana and mushrooms
Up in smoke: Richmond tobacco retailers busted for selling marijuana and mushrooms

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,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Nov 11, 2024 Richmond streets dip into "at-risk" territory, latest MTC pavement condition report shows
Richmond streets dip into "at-risk" territory, latest MTC pavement condition report shows

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

by Soren Hemmila
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