Feed More is delivering weekly meals to Darby House seniors displaced by a devastating fire, partnering with Henrico County and the Red Cross in Virginia.
- Richmond Feed More
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.
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Richmond City Council will hold a legislative work session retreat on July 13, 2026, to discuss the city’s legislative agenda for the Virginia General Assembly.
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RDOT installs a new 2nd Street bus bulb-out to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and public art in Jackson Ward, supported by an AARP grant.
Report on Food as Medicine programs shows that coordinated food bank–health care partnerships improve food security and reduce hospitalizations and ER visits.
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Chief Rick Edwards will brief the public July 9, 2026, on midyear 2026 crime statistics, Operation Safe Summer, and community efforts to reduce crime.
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Richmond will host the USCM Public-Private Partnerships Institute July 8–9, 2026, bringing mayors together to explore infrastructure solutions and media access.
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City crews are repairing a 36-inch water main in a canal, with excavation underway and no set timeline yet; residents can sign up for CivicReady alerts.
Virginia Employment Commission will hold nine virtual listening sessions to gather public input on regulations for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
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- City of Richmond
RDOT installs a new 2nd Street bus bulb-out to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and public art in Jackson Ward, supported by an AARP grant.
- By Mike Vrabel Virginia National Guard Public Affairs
Approximately 120 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, returned home from their federal mobilization July 9, 2026, after completing their mission with Combined Joint Task Force …
- Roslyn Ryan
Residents concerned about a proposed motorsports park in Powhatan will have to wait until next month to hear the local Planning Commission’s opinion on the project, after commissioners voted 4-1 on July 7 to defer hearing the case for 30 days.
- Richmond Feed More
Report on Food as Medicine programs shows that coordinated food bank–health care partnerships improve food security and reduce hospitalizations and ER visits.
The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to hold a referendum in November to give voters the opportunity to weigh in on a one-percent local sales tax to support school construction and renovation projects.
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- City of Richmond
Chief Rick Edwards will brief the public July 9, 2026, on midyear 2026 crime statistics, Operation Safe Summer, and community efforts to reduce crime.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond DOT will host a free July 9 community conversation with historian Peter Norton on how the history of American streets can guide safer streets in Richmond.
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- City of Richmond
The City is responding to AC failures at all four Imperial Village buildings, with staff onsite and fire crews conducting wellness checks and monitoring progress.
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- City of Richmond
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.
- Richmond Feed More
Feed More details how strategic food sourcing, logistics and inventory management support efficient meal distribution for neighbors across Central Virginia.
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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.
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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
Richmond will host the USCM Public-Private Partnerships Institute July 8–9, 2026, bringing mayors together to explore infrastructure solutions and media access.
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Goochland County has announced the implementation of Avenity, a new software platform for the Treasurer’s Office and Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office aimed at enhancing the taxpayer’s online experience.
- Roslyn Ryan
When it came to her political views, few people ever had to wonder where long-time District 1 supervisor Susan Lascolette stood.
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- City of Richmond
City crews are repairing a 36-inch water main in a canal, with excavation underway and no set timeline yet; residents can sign up for CivicReady alerts.
- 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.
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- City of Richmond
Richmond DOT will host a free July 9 community conversation with historian Peter Norton on how the history of American streets can guide safer streets in Richmond.
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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 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 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.