Report on Food as Medicine programs shows that coordinated food bank–health care partnerships improve food security and reduce hospitalizations and ER visits.
- Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Employment Commission will hold nine virtual listening sessions to gather public input on regulations for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
- Richmond Feed More
Feed More details how strategic food sourcing, logistics and inventory management support efficient meal distribution for neighbors across Central Virginia.
- Orange County
Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.
- Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia unemployment benefits will increase July 5, 2026, raising the maximum weekly payment to $478 and the minimum to $160 for new claims only.
- Orange County
Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Youth hunters led the 10th Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt on April 18, harvesting most of the nine gobblers and helping raise about $30,000 for WFV and DWR.
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Richmond advances a resident-centered plan with RRHA to redevelop Gilpin Court, ensuring one-for-one public housing replacement and a dedicated People Plan Manager.
Feed More details how strategic food sourcing, logistics and inventory management support efficient meal distribution for neighbors across Central Virginia.
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Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing, Va., will host a free Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring family activities.
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City reports water pressure optimized across all nine zones, sampling continues to confirm safe drinking water as staging begins to repair the 36-inch main.
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City utility officials report drinking water remains safe, system pressure has been optimized, and staging is underway for 36-inch water main repairs.
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CSX crews are stabilizing derailed grain cars in Richmond. Dock Street and parts of the Capital Trail remain closed, and residents are urged to avoid the area.
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Richmond crews and CSX are stabilizing derailed grain cars near Dock Street. Dock Street and the Capital Trail remain closed, and detours via E. Cary are advised.
- Contributed Report
Tampa, Florida — Goochland County veterans Yvette McDermott Thomas and her husband, Michael Thomas, are proudly representing not only themselves but also the Goochland community as veteran athletes at this year’s 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games.
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- Virginia State Parks
Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing, Va., will host a free Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring family activities.
- Roslyn Ryan
When safety falls by the wayside, summertime yardwork can trigger catastrophic consequences.
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Powhatan County will hold a series of public input sessions to receive feedback from residents on a draft ordinance limiting the discharge of firearms and pneumatic guns in certain residential areas in the County.
- Robert Fletcher
Enduring a heat wave just two days before the Fourth of July fireworks exploded across the country, Powhatan Middle School was the host to its own form of fireworks on Thursday night when the American Legion Post 201 baseball team hosted West End Post 125 for their second matchup of the summ…
- Robert Fletcher
After the recent announcement of a new baseball coach leading the Hanover Hawks next spring in Josh Gentry, the school’s athletic department will now turn to a new opening in the winter for the boys basketball team.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond City Council members will attend the July 16, 2026, 6 p.m. dedication of an honorary street sign for Bill Martin at 10th and Clay streets in Richmond.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond identifies serious health and safety hazards at Legacy at Imperial Village and orders the property owner to make immediate and ongoing corrective repairs.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond and surrounding counties will implement voluntary water conservation July 1, 2026, after James River flows drop to 1,700 cfs for 14 days.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond Department of Finance will pause payment processing from 9 p.m. June 30 until 10 a.m. July 1 during a required new fiscal year system rollover.
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- City of Richmond
City of Richmond finance systems will undergo a fiscal year rollover from 9 p.m. June 30 to 10 a.m. July 1, during which no financial transactions can be processed.
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- City of Richmond
The City is expanding its Safety Camera Program to more high-risk intersections, adding new cameras and warning periods to reduce red-light crashes and injuries.
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- City of Richmond
City reports water pressure optimized across all nine zones, sampling continues to confirm safe drinking water as staging begins to repair the 36-inch main.
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- City of Richmond
City utility officials report drinking water remains safe, system pressure has been optimized, and staging is underway for 36-inch water main repairs.
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- City of Richmond
CSX crews are stabilizing derailed grain cars in Richmond. Dock Street and parts of the Capital Trail remain closed, and residents are urged to avoid the area.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond crews and CSX are stabilizing derailed grain cars near Dock Street. Dock Street and the Capital Trail remain closed, and detours via E. Cary are advised.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond City Council members will attend the July 16, 2026, 6 p.m. dedication of an honorary street sign for Bill Martin at 10th and Clay streets in Richmond.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond identifies serious health and safety hazards at Legacy at Imperial Village and orders the property owner to make immediate and ongoing corrective repairs.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond City Electoral Board will hold a recorded public meeting on July 10, 2026, at 12 p.m. at 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue, with L&A testing at 11 a.m.
- Orange County
Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.
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- Virginia State Parks
Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, Va., will host Railroad Day on July 18, pausing train traffic so visitors can walk the tunnel and explore local history.
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- Virginia State Parks
Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston, Va., marks its 43rd anniversary July 11 with a free bird-themed nature expo, guided walks and family activities.
- Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia unemployment benefits will increase July 5, 2026, raising the maximum weekly payment to $478 and the minimum to $160 for new claims only.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond launches a FOIA library to provide easy, free access to frequently requested public records and documents of public interest from city departments.