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Report: Richmond renters save nearly $10K a year over buyers

It's still much cheaper to rent a starter home in RVA than it is to buy one, per a just-released Realtor.com study . Why it matters: If you're stuck renting instead of owning, you could be saving thousands a year. By the numbers: The average cost of renting a starter home in Richmond in July was $1,527 a month, Realtor
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A few storms this evening, still hot and humid

We never truly caught a break from the humidity this weekend, but at least Saturday was dry before rain and storms rolled through yesterday. The majority of that wet weather is gone, with some sunshine heating us up again today. It will be a sweltering one with excessive humidity still around and afternoon highs peakin
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“Wish You Were Here” Variety Show Combines Entertainment & Community Impact

RICHMOND, Va. -- The upcoming Wish You Were Here variety show is bringing live music, comedy, storytelling, and community support together for one unforgettable evening in Glen Allen. Beyond entertainment, the event has a strong charitable mission. Each show highlights a local organization making a difference in the co
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How much every VCU employee makes (UPDATED)

Last April, The CT obtained VCU and VCU Health’s payrolls for active employees through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request. A new version of the payroll is now available. The data is publicly available information. The CT originally requested “a comprehensive list of Virginia Commonwealth University/VCU Health
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Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, and Narcotics

RICHMOND, VA — From Aug. 5, 2026, through Aug. 11, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operatio
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Richmond DPU: billing system issues have been addressed

The Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is still monitoring its billing system after a series of issues this summer, including hundreds of customers receiving incorrect electronic bills at the end of July.
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Richmond’s latest zoning rewrite pulls back on neighborhood density

The latest — and potentially final — draft of Richmond's zoning code rewrite backs away from allowing more density in largely single-family neighborhoods. The change came directly in response to residents' concerns, Mayor Danny Avula told reporters Monday. Why it matters: Adding density to established, largely single-f
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RPS school that implemented early cell phone policy looks back at state ban two...

8News is looking at how Central Virginia schools are adapting to the state’s cell phone ban policy two years later.
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Richmond expands safety camera program to new intersection

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new safety camera is in place at the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike and German School Road in Richmond. Starting on Monday, Aug. 17, the city will begin a 30-day warning period during which drivers who run a red light at the intersection will receive a warning rather than a citation, accor
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Cava restaurant chain is opening in the former TGI Fridays in eastern Henrico

Cava, a Mediterranean restaurant chain is opening a new spot in the former TGI Fridays at White Oak Village at 4459 S. Laburnum Avenue in easter Henrico County, aoccording to Richmond BizSense.

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