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1. Proposal to install solar panels on Richmond buildings advances despite deep skepticism (wtvr.com) — Richmond City Council will vote Monday on a 25-year solar deal to put panels on up to 39 city buildings, projected to save $19.3 million in energy costs. Supporters tout climate and budget benefits, while skeptical council members question contract risks, rushed timing, and who pays for roof or equipment problems. The outcome could shape city energy bills for decades.
2. Richmond teams distribute naloxone kits on National Save a Life Day (wtvr.com) — Richmond residents and businesses can get free naloxone kits from the Richmond Ambulance Authority, which joined local teams distributing overdose-reversal medication on National Save a Life Day. Organizers say these efforts, along with test strips and education, are helping drive down overdose deaths and ER visits across Virginia. You can contact RAA if you need a kit or refill.
3. Criminal investigation at Trinity Episcopal after possible 'unlawful activity' kept students home for a day (wric.com) — Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond shifted to at-home learning for a day while Richmond Police investigate unspecified "potentially unlawful activity" involving at least one student. Classes resumed with a delayed start, extra staff support, stricter cellphone rules, and plans for teachers and counselors to reinforce expectations and help students process what happened.
4. Black History Sites in Virginia Worth Visiting (tantvnews.com) — Several of Virginia's most important Black history sites are right in Richmond, from Maggie Lena Walker's preserved home to the Black History Museum in Jackson Ward and monuments near the State Capitol. The guide also highlights significant locations across the state, encouraging visitors to call ahead because many community museums keep limited or appointment-only hours.
5. Former Shoosmith Landfill leaders listed as fugitives (nbc12.com) — Richmond-area readers are learning that two former Shoosmith Landfill leaders have been indicted and are now listed as fugitives, amid long-running concerns about the Chesterfield facility's environmental impact. State regulators say tens of thousands of gallons of leachate are removed daily as the landfill undergoes final capping and closure, expected to finish in November.
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