Sarah King
Sun Screens
A new proposal for the “Matoaca mega site” would pair a solar energy facility and data center. Read more
Miles Apart
Chesterfield’s new prosecutor has moved to change the way the county handles nonviolent, first-time offenses. Read more
By the Rules
Virginia passes a series of laws affecting the sale and use of tobacco. Read more
Safe Swimming
“River rats” pitch in to monitor water quality for recreational use. Read more
The Housing Gap
A regional effort to address affordable housing needs is underway with two rounds of meetings in Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. Read more
A Budget Bagatelle
A few lessons in chess, and life, gleaned from Richmond's recent maneuvers in adopting its fiscal year 2019-20 plan Read more
Virginia’s Future Is Female
Meet the moms holding down the House for Virginia after the 2018 'blue wave' — and other women balancing leadership and families. Read more
Primary Pursuits
Several incumbents face challengers in Richmond-area legislative races. Read more
Disparate Outcomes
Higher rates of maternal deaths and infant mortality among African-Americans is "a public health crisis being ignored," Richmond birth workers say. Read more
Talks Set on Shockoe Bottom
A new effort to "appropriately commemorate" the former domestic slave trading center and promote economic opportunities seeks public input this week. Read more
Know Your ABCs
The Richmond school system tries a program designed to boost reading levels. Read more
Opening Soon: The Market at 25th in Church Hill
A sneak peek at the forthcoming East End grocery store Read more
Catching a Ride
Chesterfield County applies for transportation pilot project funding. Read more
Restoring Dignity
VCU begins work to memorialize those whose stolen corpses were used for 19th-century medical study. Read more
40 Moments: ‘Boss Henry’ Marsh
The first black-majority City Council and the bypass Read more
Model Housing
The Port City complex offers apartments priced to accommodate Richmond workers. Read more
Chesterfield Budget Proposed
County Administrator Joe Casey's spending plan holds the tax rate at 95 cents, but increases relief funds for the elderly and disabled. Read more
'The Right Thing to Do'
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney's proposed $758 million budget includes a 9-cent real estate tax hike, a cigarette tax and an $18.5 million increase for schools. Read more
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Dominion Energy CEO Tom Farrell speaks at the University of Richmond on April 4 (Photo by Sarah King)