Richmond mayoral election forum is Wednesday
Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside’s candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.
Richmond council candidates clash over police staffing and shorter public meetings
Incumbents and challengers sparred over public safety issues and how to make city council more accessible to residents at a recent election forum.
Richmond’s first 2026 homicide: One dead in Fairmede-Hilltop shooting
A pair of people shot at each other Thursday morning, leaving one person dead and another injured, according to Richmond police.
5 things to know this week — free immigrant legal aid, Chevron town hall, mayoral forum
From a free legal workshop for immigrants to a way to learn about the city budget, here are five things you’ll want to know about.
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Richmond mayoral candidates on why they’re running — in their own words
From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city’s image, the five people running for mayor discuss their platforms.
What Richmond voters think about mayoral primary election
Interviews with three voters reveal they’re unfamiliar with the significance of city’s first primary. Their top concerns: Street repairs, safety and jobs.
Cancelled meetings. Vacant seats. What’s going on with Richmond’s planning commission?
Officials say commission, which only met twice in 2025, has had a lighter workload.
Richmond strengthens proposed ‘ICE-free’ law that would go into effect in May
Ordinance also sets up a system for alerting residents when “verified” ICE activity is happening.
Richmond will give $99M over 10 years to support youths. It’s a big win for local nonprofits
Some city council members would like a more detailed audit of how the money, approved by voters in 2018, is being spent.
5 things to know in Richmond this week
Candidate forum, a $100,000 cleanup settlement and an advocacy training — here’s what’s happening in Richmond.
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