City of Richmond announces funding progam for water crisis
The City has partnered with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to provide a way for the community to support their neighbors by contributing to the Water Crisis Fund,
City of Richmond announces fund to help residents impacted by water crisis
The City of Richmond announced a fund in partnership with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg on Saturday to support city residents who were impacted by the water crisis.
Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis
Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power at the water treatment plant, triggering a backup system failure and major flooding.
Richmond councilmembers question water crisis, city hires firm for investigation
Richmond City officials have hired an engineering firm to conduct an independent investigation of what led to the recent water crisis.
VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"
A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.
How you can help folks impacted by Richmond Water Crisis
The city is partnering with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to support Richmonders impacted by the crisis.
Richmond mayor, city manager pledge to oppose immigration policy changes
Richmond’s mayor and city manager issued a joint statement Saturday pledging to stand by the city’s majority Latino ...
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Water main break knocks out water for some in Richmond's Museum District
A water main break knocked out water for some in Richmond's Museum District Sunday morning, according to Richmond City ...
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Remembering Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor
Henry taught us all that the fight for civil rights is never truly over – that it is one of constant effort, requiring us to ...
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Richmond’s first African American mayor dies at 91
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor, has died at the age of 91. According to the ...
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Scores turn up for monthly food giveaway in Richmond: 'We're doing our part'
Scores of families showed up for the monthly food distribution hosted by the Richmond Sheriff's Office on Saturday.
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Under Mayor Levar Stoney, Richmond made almost $1 million in severance payments. Officials won't say to whom.
In response to records requests, officials said they would not disclose documents related to severance agreements, citing an ...
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People of Richmond: Does the city need more police?
In light of Police Department short-staffing, we asked people in Richmond: Do you think Richmond has enough police officers?
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Richmond water treatment plant staff worked up to 21 days in a row amid water crisis
Some city employees worked 17 days in a row since the January 6 emergency, and other employees worked 21 consecutive days without a day ...