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SpaceX rocket seen flying over central Virginia

In a post on X, the company shared it had launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites out of Cape Canaveral, Florida, just before 5 a.m. Wednesday.

A1 Minute! July 3, 2024: Where to catch the fireworks; New market opens in Henrico; No print edition for holiday[A1]

Where to catch the fireworks; New market opens in Henrico; No print edition for holiday

Son of U-2 spy Francis Gary Powers on his father's role in history and why it matters

Francis Gary Powers Jr. stresses legacy and impact of the Cold War on current events

The 'deliberately hidden' history of Maggie Walker and Richmond’s Jackson Ward

160 years after Maggie L. Walker’s birth, her legacy and impact live on.

Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for July 3

Read through the obituaries published today in Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Chesterfield officer who fatally shot Charles Byers was sued for excessive force in 2020

The attorney for the family of Charles Byers on Tuesday filed a motion to add a Chesterfield police officer and the countyas defendants in an ongoing lawsuit.

Richmond School Board delays action on bus driver overtime issue

Meantime, the school board’s auditor reported that more than 700 emails to the school district’s fraud, waste and abuse hotline went unopened for 10 years.

Richmond School Board appoints new chair as Rizzi steps down

    Dawn Page, Richmond School Board representative for the 8th District, is now chair of the school board following Stephanie Rizzi’s position to step down as chair.

    8 hospitalized after Goochland gas leak

      Goochland County authorities said eight people were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning Tuesday morning after a gas leak at a commercial building.

      Kings Dominion's parent company completes merger with Six Flags

        The company does not intend to change the name of any of its 42 parks.

        A1 Minute! July 2, 2024: Richmonders splash in city pools; Richmond city workers unionize; Ronnie’s BBQ wins in Chicago[A1]

          Richmonders splash in city pools; Richmond city workers unionize; Ronnie’s BBQ wins in Chicago

          Richmond city spokeswoman resigns; was subject of purchasing card questions, FOIA whistleblower lawsuit

            Richmond city spokesperson Petula Burks abruptly resigned Monday evening, 30 months after being hired to lead acommunications and community engagement office created by Mayor Levar Stoney.

            Chuck E. Cheese Richmond locations add trampoline zones

              The trampoline zone allow kids up to 52 inches tall to bounce in an enclosed environment.

              "The People's Budget:" Richmonders to decide where $3M in city funds go

              Participatory budget aims to get community engaged in deciding how tax dollars are spent in their neighborhoods.

              Meet Katherine O’Donnell the new president of Richmond Region Tourism

              O’Donnell, 47, stepped into her new role leading the organization on Monday. She replaces Jack Berry who retired after more than three decades as president and CEO.

              Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for July 2

              Read through the obituaries published today in Richmond Times-Dispatch.

              Collective bargaining contract begins for group of Richmond city workers

              The union chapter represents about 1,100 city workers. The contract that went active Monday includes guaranteed raises, a new grievance process and other workplace protections.

              Newly constructed houses you can buy in Richmond

              Check out modern homes in new communities around Richmond

              Richmond homes for big families

              Richmond homes with at least five bedrooms.

              2 charged in Hampton Street homicide last month

              Richmond Police detectives, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force and the National Park Police, have arrested an adult female and an adult male in connection with thehomicide that occurred on Hampton Street last month.

              Arrest made in fatal shooting in Varina last month

              Police arrest teen in Grand Ledge Ct. homicide

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              Luxury homes on the market in Richmond

              These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Richmond market.

              Collection: Stories from The Times-Dispatch Mobile Newsroom

              The Times-Dispatch is visiting different communities one week each month. Follow the series here.

              Richmond home listings for people who need a lot of living space

              Browse Richmond homes over 4,000 square feet in size.

              A1 Minute! July 1, 2024: Vote for your ice cream fave; Marchant retires from bench; New state laws in effect[A1]

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              No print edition of The Times-Dispatch on July Fourth

              The Richmond Times-Dispatch will not print a newspaper on Thursdayas part of a new holiday publishing scheduleannounced last month.

              Richmonders flock to city's 9 public pools as temperatures rise

              The ongoing heat wave in Virginia has many Richmonders seeking refuge from the heat in the city’s public pools.

              Stella Dikos, namesake of Stella's restaurants and markets, dies at age 82

              Until her very last breath, she looked “strong, dignified, and beautiful,” said grandson ConstantinoGiavos.

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