Since 2008, the Petersburg Bureau of police has provided a free, safe, educational and recreational day camp to over 200 children in the City of Petersburg. When kids are bored they tend to get in trouble. The Petersburg police crime statistics prove this fact. In January 2012 there were 6 juveniles arrested, compared to 14 […]
The City of Richmond’s Department of Social Services (DSS) will accept Crisis Assistance applications now through March 15, 2012 at 900 East Marshall Street, Monday through Friday; from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can also call the Fuel Line at (804) 646-7046. DSS also provides emergency assistance with gas and electric disconnection notices for residents […]
Radio One Incorporated was on site for the ground breaking of the New Justice Center. Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones was joined by Sheriff C.T. Woody, and other city officials at the ceremony. The ground breaking ceremony at the current jail site marks the start of construction on the $134.6 million Justice Center project. […]
City Announces Thanksgiving Office Closings Richmond, VA – In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, city of Richmond government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2011. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Monday, November 28, 2011. The closing includes all branches […]
The Occupy Richmond protesters were denied a permit to camp out in Richmond parks. The protesters met in Monroe Park on Tuesday and decided to take up Ray Boone’s offer to camp out in his yard in South Richmond. Boone is the founder and owner of the Richmond Free Press newspaper. By the way, […]
This photo of Richmond is courtesy of TripAdvisor Mayor Jones Applauds RMA Board Vote and the City to Receive $62.3 million in repayment Richmond, VA -Mayor Dwight C. Jones today applauded the Richmond Metropolitan Authority (RMA) for voting 11-0 to repay approximately $62.3 million owed to the City of Richmond. “I am pleased that the […]
Richmond, VA – Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced today that he will welcome President Barack Obama at Richmond International Airport on Friday morning, September 9, 2011. Mayor Jones said he will be at Richmond International Airport to greet the president on behalf of Richmond. He said he plans to thank President Obama for […]
City Government Will Be Open Monday, August 29 Richmond, VA – City Agencies will be open for regular business on Monday, August 29, unless otherwise noted. Employees needing special consideration as a result of storm damage should contact their immediate supervisor. The following city locations are closed due to lack of power: -Southside […]
City Post-Hurricane Resident Advisory Richmond, VA – Hurricane Irene has caused a substantial amount of damage to structures, down trees and power outages throughout the City of Richmond. The City has implemented its Emergency Response Operations Plan and has crews removing downed trees, picking-up debris, and ensuring all City streets are passable. The City […]
