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Published October 01City, EDA file responses to Flying Squirrels owners’ Diamond District lawsuit
Attorneys for the city and EDA responded this week to the lawsuit that Navigators Baseball brought against them, developer Diamond District Partners and local firm Thalhimer over alleged changes and delays to the project.
The government wants to strip your college funding and they are not hiding it
Marcus Beavers, Contributing Writer On Sept. 3, the House of Representatives passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (H.R. 4795) by a vote of 237–169. Introduced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., the bill would prohibit higher education institutions that…
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Published September 29Avula administration resuming auctions of tax-delinquent and blighted properties
The move would ramp up enforcement of real estate tax collections that were paused quietly three years ago, while also working with property owners with unpaid taxes to become compliant through payment plans.
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Published September 28RFP in the works to build pre-treatment facility for toxic liquids at embattled Shoosmith landfill
The facility would be a key element to the long-term management of the 335-acre, privately held facility that's been deemed neglected, cash-strapped and considered an environmental hazard.
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Published September 28The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.28.26
Public comments on the latest Code Refresh draft are accepted through Friday, and city council votes Monday on several solar panel deals and master plan amendments including a historic preservation plan. (BizSense Pro required)
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Published September 24City to review work-in-street permit process amid rise in lane, sidewalk closures
While lane and sidewalk closures are a sign of progress in a growing city, they’re also a growing frustration for many in the community. Now, with nearly 1,000 such permits issued in 2026 alone, the city is taking a closer look at the process.
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Published September 23Headlines from across the state: Three months after child drowned, Virginia Department of Health will toughen regulations on pools; more …
From elsewhere: State legislator calls on Richmond officials to end contract with Flock. Survey finds that more than half of Virginia families with children face food insecurity. A rural Virginia diabetes clinic struggles to provide care. The post Headlines from across the state:…
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Published September 17State releases draft regulations for recreational pot market launching in ‘27
The Cannabis Control Authority plans to open applications for the licenses by Feb. 1 and anticipates holding lotteries to choose license holders for certain license types based on demand.
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Published September 14The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.14.26
Nearly $33 million is awarded for upgrades to Richmond’s water plant, city council reconvenes after a monthlong break and visitor spending in Henrico breaks the $2 billion mark. (BizSense Pro required)
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Published September 10Flying Squirrels owners up the ante in Diamond District dispute, sue city and EDA over project delays
"The Flying Squirrels play in this completed ballpark surrounded by a 64-acre unfinished construction site, to the detriment of the fan experience and the Navigators’ operations and revenue," the suit contends.
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Published September 10The Docket: Local court roundup for 9.10.26
Three additional women file $50 million suits against a former breast surgeon at Chippenham Hospital. (BizSense Pro required)