How many days in a row some Richmond water treatment plant staff worked amid water crisis
Some city employees worked 17 days in a row since the January 6 emergency, and other employees worked 21 consecutive days without a day
Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis
Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power at the water treatment plant, triggering a backup system failure and major flooding.
Richmond selects firm to dig deep into what caused water crisis
The city of Richmond has selected the firm that will investigate its recent, widespread water crisis. Through an over $200,000 contract, it will develop an independent after-action report,
VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"
A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.
Va. health officials: Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'
Poor maintenance and testing, insufficient staffing and inadequate training may have contributed to Richmond’s six-day water crisis, according to a notice of alleged violation from the Virginia Department of Health.
VDH says Richmond is not capable of reliably providing citizens with water
The Virginia Department of Health does not believe that the city of Richmond is capable of ensuring its citizens have reliable access to clean water.
VDH cites Richmond with alleged violations for failing to prevent water crisis
The City of Richmond could have prevented the crisis with better preparation, by verifying critical equipment was functional before the storm event, ensuring sufficient staffing was physically present at the WTP in the event of a power outage,
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Suspect in shooting that injured woman in Richmond now in custody
The Richmond Police Department is still searching for a man, who is considered armed and dangerous, after he allegedly shot a ...
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Richmond dentist fixes veterans' teeth for free: 'Just a little way of saying thank you'
The Freedom Day event was a chance for Grove Avenue Dentistry to show their appreciation and give back to those who have ...
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Invitation to Richmond Consolidated School to merge with Berkshire Hills Regional School District gets a chilly reception
The invitation from Great Barrington school officials to town leaders to begin preliminary exploration of the idea included ...
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Remembering Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor
Henry taught us all that the fight for civil rights is never truly over – that it is one of constant effort, requiring us to ...
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Richmond remembers Henry Marsh: 'He was the heart of Richmond'
Henry Marsh, a longtime Virginia lawmaker and first Black mayor of Richmond, has died. He served as Richmond mayor from 1977 ...
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‘Large police presence’ in Richmond’s Southwood neighborhood
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Those in or around Richmond’s Southwood neighborhood may notice a large police presence Friday night.
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Richmond Christmas Mother Fund reaches $369,216
The Richmond Times-Dispatch follows its tradition of publishing the names of donors to the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund ...
Port Richmond is getting a new, $62 million school building
A new school is rising in Port Richmond. AMY at James Martin, formerly housed in an 1894 structure, will get a $62 million ...
To the dogs: Meet the newest four-legged Richmond County law enforcers
Anyone who would like to donate to the RCSO's K-9 Division to assist with food, vet bills or other canine expenses can email ...
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Businesses still struggling as city of Richmond announces ‘Water Recovery Week’
Richmond businesses are still feeling the impact of the water crisis as the city announces “Let It Flow” -- its Water ...