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Chris Coates

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Lee Enterprises senior director - local news | (804) 649-6146 | [email protected]

 Richmond, Virgina
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“Asked if he had any aspirations to return to state politics, (Joe Morrissey) said he is ‘not ruling it out.’” Petersburg’s newest City Councilman on a possible comeback attempt 👀 richmond.com/news/local/gove…
‘Politics is fleeting’: Joe Morrissey reflects on Petersburg City Council victory

‘Politics is fleeting’: Joe Morrissey reflects on Petersburg City Council victory

On Tuesday, the one-time Richmond top prosecutor and former state legislator defeated W. Howard Meyers, who has represented the 5th Ward since 2011 and previously served as Petersburg’s mayor.

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Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Chesterfield, is calling on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors to reject the 1-percentage-point sales tax hike that voters approved for school construction. richmond.com/news/local/educ…
Sen. Sturtevant calls on Chesterfield to reject sales tax increase for school construction

Sen. Sturtevant calls on Chesterfield to reject sales tax increase for school construction

Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Chesterfield, is calling on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors to reject the 1-percentage-point sales tax hike that voters approved for school construction.

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After the closure of Metzger Bar and Butchery and the impending closure of Pink Room, Richmond chef Brittanny Anderson is going to lead three restaurants in the Shenandoah Mansions Hotel. richmond.com/life-entertainm…
Brittanny Anderson to lead three food and beverage concepts for Richmond's Shenandoah Mansions

Brittanny Anderson to lead three food and beverage concepts for Richmond's Shenandoah Mansions

After the closure of Metzger Bar and Butchery and the impending closure of Pink Room, Richmond chef Brittanny Anderson is going to lead three restaurants in the Shenandoah Mansions Hotel.

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A U.S. House of Representatives committee dispatched observers to polling places in three Richmond-area jurisdictions and four other Virginia localities on Tuesday. richmond.com/news/state-regi…
Congressional observers watch polling in three Va. districts

Congressional observers watch polling in three Va. districts

A U.S. House of Representatives committee dispatched observers to polling places in three Richmond-area jurisdictions and four other Virginia localities on Tuesday.

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A Virginia man received a letter in the mail Thursday from Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration addressed to his deceased dog, informing her that her right to vote has been restored. richmond.com/news/state-regi…
Virginia man receives restoration of rights letter addressed to his deceased dog

Virginia man receives restoration of rights letter addressed to his deceased dog

Biscuit’s owner said he’s never been convicted of a crime and doesn’t know any human named Biscuit. The grant order, dated Sept. 4, 2026, states that Biscuit now has the

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After six years at Bryan Park, Richmond’s RVA Big Market is moving to Midtown Green in spring 2027. richmond.com/news/local/arti…
RVA Big Market to leave Bryan Park for Midtown Green in the spring

RVA Big Market to leave Bryan Park for Midtown Green in the spring

After six years at Bryan Park, Richmond’s RVA Big Market is moving to Midtown Green in spring 2027.

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Virginia lawmakers take step toward revamping school funding formula ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Lucas: I won't resign ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Richmond mayor disputes internal memo claiming top officials knew of city worker’s solar company job richmond.com/news/local/gove… via @rtdnews
Mayor disputes internal memo claiming top officials knew of city worker’s solar company job

Mayor disputes internal memo claiming top officials knew of city worker’s solar company job

Records show that senior officials never signed off on a city employee's dual employment with a solar power company they were negotiating a contract with.

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9 Halloween events in Richmond to get you in the spooky spirit richmond.com/life-entertainm… via @rtdnews
9 Halloween events in Richmond to get you in the spooky spirit

9 Halloween events in Richmond to get you in the spooky spirit

Looking for a spooky activity to get the Halloween vibes going? Here's a list of Halloween events around Richmond.

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Federal government puts Richmond housing authority in ‘troubled’ status ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Eli Lilly breaks ground on $5 billion production plant in Goochland ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Sen. Lucas indicted on charges of racketeering, money laundering, marijuana distribution ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Ex-Henrico prosecutor sues Shannon Taylor, alleges he was fired for reporting sexual harassment ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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John Marshall courthouse closed for 'emergency maintenance' ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Two men arrested in connection to 25 Hondas stolen in Richmond area ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Henrico Doctors' child abuse case becomes flash point in tight race for Congress ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Trader Joe's to open 3rd Richmond-area store richmond.com/news/local/busi…
Trader Joe's will open 3rd local store on West Broad Street

Trader Joe's will open 3rd local store on West Broad Street

The store is coming in 2028 to the Midtown64 development near the intersection of West Broad Street and Interstate 64.

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Avula says he won't rule out finding another vendor to replace Flock ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Richmond to end Flock automatic license plate reader contract, Avula says ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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