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Spanning the city
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As Fox Elementary’s reconstruction draws to an end, its ‘iconic’ cupola returns to the roof
“It’s been a real bright spot in a really challenging week.”
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Avula commits to ‘independent’ report on water plant failure
Avula has said more precise information will take time but will be released eventually in a public report.
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With water problems ongoing, City Council confirms appointment of interim City Hall chief
“I’m still in full support of a national search for a permanent CAO,” a councilmember said.
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‘People, pipes and pumps’: How Richmond is getting its water system back online
City officials appeared optimistic Wednesday that the system could see water pressure restored by later in the afternoon.
Recent Headlines
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Water system is 'fully pressurized,' testing to lift boil advisory has begun
"We should be able to lift that boil water advisory sometime between tomorrow and Saturday." -
Water returns, but Avula urges conservation to help lift boil advisory
In a best-case scenario, the boil water advisory could be lifted on Friday. "Yes, get cleaned up, but don’t take excessively long showers," Avula said. -
New School Board sworn in amid water crisis
The new board also agreed unanimously to move all of the body’s other business to its next meeting on Jan. 13 in light of the water emergency. -
Another snow starts the weekend, but probably less this time
Unlike the last storm, no significant ice or rain is expected as it moves through Richmond. -
Henrico issues boil water advisory for all residents
"Once water is in our system there is no way to say water is in Eastern Henrico it can't end up in Western Henrico." -
VCU will play tonight's basketball game without fans
"We wanted to wait as long as possible but water service has not returned to the Siegel Center, despite assurances throughout the last two days that it would."
City Government
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With water problems ongoing, City Council confirms appointment of interim City Hall chief
“I’m still in full support of a national search for a permanent CAO,” a councilmember said.
Education
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New School Board sworn in amid water crisis
The new board also agreed unanimously to move all of the body’s other business to its next meeting on Jan. 13 in light of the water emergency.
Features
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The best of The Richmonder (so far)
Catch up on the stories and features you might have missed during our first three-and-a-half months.
Local News
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As Fox Elementary’s reconstruction draws to an end, its ‘iconic’ cupola returns to the roof
“It’s been a real bright spot in a really challenging week.”
Newsletter
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Jan. 10 Newsletter: Two crucial hours at the water plant
Plus, Fox Elementary celebrates a rebuilding milestone, and more on the ongoing water crisis as we near the end of the boil water advisory.
Sports
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VCU will play tonight's basketball game without fans
"We wanted to wait as long as possible but water service has not returned to the Siegel Center, despite assurances throughout the last two days that it would."