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2 months ago | 
henricocitizen.com | Seraina Caviezel |Charlotte Woods |Nathaniel Cline
Housing advocates and homeless-service professionals gathered at the state capitol Wednesday for Housing Advocacy Day, calling on lawmakers to support legislation that promotes affordable housing and ends homelessness. The event was planned by the Virginia Housing Alliance, the only statewide organization that represents affordable housing and homelessness organizations.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
henricocitizen.com | Seraina Caviezel
The House of Delegates approved a bill Wednesday that would allow courts to require speed-monitoring devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving or speeding over 100 mph. The bill, HB2096, which passed by a 81-16 vote, is aimed at preventing speeding in Virginia.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
richmonder.org | Michael Phillips |Ashley Jefferson |Seraina Caviezel |Brandon Haffner
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond’s independent bookstores saw a groundswell of customer support. Richmonders bought books remotely for pickup, attended Zoom readings, bought swag and helped keep the stores afloat. Recently, though, that enthusiasm has waned. In response, many of the city’s bookstores are expanding their offerings and doubling down as hubs of local community.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
richmonder.org | Ashley Jefferson |Michael Phillips |Seraina Caviezel |Andy Thompson
It takes three days for Ben Hill to make a croissant. Hill has been the pastry chef at Can Can Brasserie in Carytown since 2020. Recently, the restaurant added a coffee-shop style breakfast operation. While the croissant is a classic French pastry, Hill put his own spin on it with the cruffin - a muffin made from croissant dough. "We actually take our scraps from shaping our croissants the day before, and we'll roll it out the next day and cut it into the right size, then line the molds," he said.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
henricocitizen.com | Seraina Caviezel
By Seraina Caviezel, Special to the CitizenThe Richmond Staples Mill Amtrak Station will receive $5.8 million in federal funding as part of an initiative to make passenger and freight rail more frequent and safer across Virginia. The funding will upgrade the station by improving two platforms, adding a canopy to one platform, increasing daily train service, and promoting accessibility.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
richmonder.org | Michael Phillips |Graham Moomaw |Sarah Vogelsong |Seraina Caviezel
VCU’s basketball team promised to pick up where it left off, and delivered in a never-in-doubt 84-65 victory over Bellarmine on Monday night to open the season. This year’s season comes with plenty of anticipation, as the Rams bring back most of the roster that reached the NIT last year. Here’s what you need to know as the Rams march towards the madness…In the Steph Curry era, teams at all levels have increasingly relied on the 3-point shot.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
richmonder.org | Graham Moomaw |Sarah Vogelsong |Michael Phillips |Seraina Caviezel
Richmond City has 165,434 registered voters ahead of Tuesday's election, and 43,399 of them took advantage of early voting options offered by the city. The final turnout will determine how many voters cast their ballot ahead of election day, but the final number is likely to be at or above 33%, or one in every three voters. That included a late surge of more than 6,000 voters who cast their ballot last Friday and Saturday during the final days of early voting.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
thecollegianur.com | Seraina Caviezel
More University of Richmond students are choosing to stay in the city after graduating, with Richmond recently surpassing Washington D.C. and becoming the second most popular post-graduation destination, according to data from the University of Richmond’s First Destination Survey. Washington D.C. dropped 7% from 2022 to 2023 as a post-graduation destination for UR alumni, continuing a six-year trend of decline, according to the survey.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
danspapers.com | Seraina Caviezel |Timothy Bolger
Greenport, a charming village on the North Fork, has its own unique history dating back to its establishment in 1682 by settlers attracted to its prime maritime location. As a former bustling whaling and shipbuilding hub, Greenport has long been a cornerstone of the area’s nautical heritage. Today, Greenport seamlessly blends its historical significance with modern appeal, offering an array of parks, beaches, historic sites, and cultural attractions.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
danspapers.com | Seraina Caviezel |Timothy Bolger
Hampton Bays welcomes its newest culinary gem, Amalfi Coastal Kitchen & Cocktails. Inspired by the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, restaurateur Salvatore Biundo and his wife Nina Biundo created a dining experience that blends coastal Mediterranean cuisine with southern Italian influences. Biundo’s family is originally from Sicily and his favorite part of Italy is the Amalfi Coast. The name reflects the inspiration behind the restaurant.
