How A Global Pandemic Wrote A Richmond Love Story 50 Years Later

Betty Conner and Peter Nickless attended Huguenot High and reconnected over social media before fate intervened and brought them together.

City Opens 2021 Tax Amnesty Program For Applications

It's made possible by the collaboration of the Department of Finance, Office of the City Attorney, and members of Richmond City Council.

Richmond EDA Approves Grant To ChopChop To Create Rate Reduction Program

The Richmond Rate Reduction Program reduces delivery fees charged to local restaurants from 20% to 7% for a three-month period.

Mayor Stoney Announces Distribution Of 200 Donated Outdoor Heat Lamps To Small Businesses

There is online registration for eligibility.

Mayor Tests Positive For COVID-19, Richmond

State of the City postponed until February 11

City Offers Public Information Sessions On Proposed Changes To Zoning Ordinance

These changes are recommended by the Richmond 300 Master Plan, the Strategic Plan to End Homelessness, other groups.

Downtown City Of Richmond Office Buildings Closed To Public January 19 And 20

The City of Richmond will also be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

City Offices Closed Today In Observance Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This closing includes all branches of the Richmond Public Library and Recreation & Community Facilities offices and community centers.

City Names Roscoe Burnems First Richmond Poet Laureate

a/k/a Douglas Powell, the report states

Mayor Stoney, Richmond City Council Introduce Tax Amnesty Plan

The Richmond City Council heard a presentation on the proposed ordinance to establish the program at their January 11 informal meeting.

Evergreen Enterprises Donates 200 Outdoor Heat Lamps To Richmond City Small Business Owners

It is due to a "generous donation," the report states.

Office Of Minority Business Development, Richmond Offers Opportunity To Participate In Diverse Supplier Mentoring Program

Led by Capital One, the program provides business owners with the tools, resources and counsel needed to succeed in today’s marketplace.

Mayor Stoney Announces City Will Distribute 500 PPE Supply Kits To Small Businesses

Any business within the Richmond city limits is eligible to sign up to pick up a kit on Monday, January 11 or Thursday, January 14.

Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney Sworn In For Second Term

Following four years of significant accomplishments for Stoney, and improvements in education, neighborhoods, infrastructure and equity.

Stoney Administration Issues RFQ/P For World-Class Resort Casino

Competitive process being launched to bring a world-class resort casino to Richmond

Mayor Levar Stoney Named Aspen Institute Rodel Fellow

With the fellowship, Mayor Stoney joins a distinguished group of past recipients.

'Secret Santa' Spends $50K On Layaway Bills For Walmart Customers

An anonymous giver covered the remaining balances for about 100 people who had items on layaway at the store on Nine Mile Road in Richmond.

Richmond’s Office Of Minority Business Development And Small Businesses Partner To Assist Minority Businesses With Development

Businesses interested in participating must complete the program application.

Stoney Administration Receives $500,000 Grant To Expand Richmond Resilience Initiative

The additional $500,000 will allow the city to select up to 37 more families to participate in the program, in addition to the 18 already.

Human Rights Campaign Recognizes Richmond As Leading Virginia Municipality In LGBTQ+ Protections

The Municipal Equality Index Scorecard

Richmond Recovers II Provides Grants For Small Businesses

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, and COVID-19 continues to impact them disproportionately,” said Mayor Stoney.

Stoney Administration Opens Public Survey To Inform Resort Casino Proposal Request

The results of this survey will inform the Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) document, which will begin the competitive process.

Task Force To Reimagine Public Safety Publicizes Final Report, Richmond

The final recommendations come after the task force met twice monthly for three months.

City Of Richmond Sells Bonds At Lowest Interest Rates In History

Based on a competitive bidding process

FY2022 Non-Departmental Grant Process Open For Applicants, Richmond

Applications for General Fund non-departmental grants, which go to local organizations to fund community-oriented programming, are available

Task Force To Reimagine Public Safety Publicizes Final Report, Richmond

final recommendations announced

Virtual Learning Project To Connect Richmond Students To Resources

The Virtual Learning Project is a community engagement response to ensure RPS students and families have what they need.

Stoney Administration To Launch Richmond Resilience Initiative, Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

The City of Richmond is joining a growing nationwide effort to foster economic security among working families.

Parking Restrictions Will Be Enforced Near Polling Locations During General Election In Richmond

Special on-street parking restrictions will be in place near polling locations on Tuesday, Nov. 3, during the General Election.

Office Of Multicultural Affairs To Publish “Portraits Of Immigrant Voices” Digital Exhibit In Celebration Of National Immigrants’ Day

A Richmond event

Mayor Stoney Announces New George Wythe High School To Be Next School Construction Project

New school in Richmond next project

City Provides Update On Greater Richmond Continuum Of Care Services For Those Experiencing Homelessness

The executive director of Homeward joined the mayor for the important update.

Stoney Administration Proposes Surplus Funds To Address Three Public Health Needs In City

Funding of "Special Purpose Reserves" in Richmond

Stoney Administration Offers Curbside Tax Relief Document Pickup For Elderly And Disabled

“Due to the ongoing pandemic, we know some seniors are uncomfortable visiting public spaces like a post office or City Hall,” he said.

Stoney Administration Awards $1.32M In Support To Businesses, Extends Deadline For Grant Program

Of the 123 approved grant recipients, 42 are restaurants and nine are non-profit organizations.

Richmond Receives Capital One Grant To Help Fund Equity Study, Training, Action Plans

The support from Capital One will help the city fund an equity study, equity and inclusivity training for city staff.

Stoney Introduces Ordinance To Amend Scope Of Devil’s Half Acre Project, Acquire Part Of Burial Ground For Free People Of Colour And Slaves

At the recent meeting of Richmond City Council, the Stoney administration introduced an ordinance to amend proposed capital improvements.

City Of Richmond Office Of Minority Business Development Launches New Supplier And Diversity Portal For Business Registration

The City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) has launched a new Supplier and Diversity Portal through B2GNow.

City Of Richmond Office Of Minority Business Development Launches New Supplier And Diversity Portal For Business Registration

The City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) has launched a new Supplier and Diversity Portal through B2GNow.

Biennial Real Estate Plan Proposes To Allot Parcels For Affordable Development, Homeownership

Mayor Stoney announced the administration’s Biennial Real Estate Strategies Plan emphasizes using city land to promote affordable housing.