Announcements

City Cold Weather Overflow Shelter Open Thursday, February 2

2012-02-02T11:25:00.001-05:00

The city’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will open tonight, February 2, as overnight temperatures are forecasted to remain at or below 35 degrees. The shelter is located at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 14 West Duval Street. The shelter opens at 7 p.m. and closes the following morning at 6 a.m. Food will not be provided and pets are not allowed. Residents in need of overnight shelter are

Broad Rock Library to Close for Renovations

2011-12-07T14:11:00.001-05:00

Broad Rock Branch Library located at 4820 Warwick Road is closing on Saturday, December 10, to allow for substantial renovations. The library will be closed for about seven months, with an expected reopening in July 2012. Library patrons are encouraged to use Hull Street and Westover Hills Libraries while Broad Rock is closed. Beginning January 3, 2012, Hull Street Library will extend its hours

Richmond Retirement System Receives Public Pension Standards Award

2011-11-14T17:14:00.000-05:00

The Public Pension Coordinating Council has awarded the 2011Public Pension Standards Award For Funding and Administration to the City of Richmond Retirement System. The award is presented in recognition of the system meeting the professional standards for plan funding and administration as set forth in the Public Pension Standards. This is the second consecutive year the award has been bestowed

Richmond’s Mobile Website – Making City government more transparent

2011-09-13T10:33:00.002-04:00

The City of Richmond has launched a mobile website (http://m.richmondgov.com) to provide residents a quick and easy way to get to information and online services on smartphones . This mobile website is a condensed version of the City of Richmond website (www.richmondgov.com) and is designed to display information on small screen smart phones such as iPhone, Android and Blackberry Bold. Based on

City Names Director of Planning and Development Review

2011-08-19T16:39:00.000-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced Mark Olinger as the City’s new director of Planning and Development Review today. He will begin City service on Monday, September 12, 2011. Olinger will replace Viktoria Badger, transportation policy manager for the Department of Economic & Community Development, who has served as interim director of the department since March of this year. Mayor Jones stated, "

Mayor's Youth Academy Culminating Event 2011

2011-08-15T16:32:00.003-04:00

The Mayor's Youth Academy held its 2011 Culmination Event Friday, August 12, 2011 at Dogwood Dell where more than 400 youth ages 14 to 19 participated. This is the second year of the Mayor's Youth Academy, which is a citywide program that draws upon the expertise and resources of leaders in government, business, faith-based, and non-profit sectors to develop Richmond's future workforce. The

Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Coordinator Named

2011-08-05T12:46:00.003-04:00

~Action is key recommendation of Mayor's Commission~The City of Richmond has named Jakob C. Helmboldt as its first Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Coordinator, effective Monday, August 15, 2011. The new position was a key recommendation that grew out of the Mayor's Pedestrian, Bicycling and Trails Planning Commission report. Mayor Jones established the Commission in May of 2010 to give advice on

Mayor Jones Calls for Shared Sacrifice and Compromise On Federal Debt Ceiling

2011-07-26T16:18:00.001-04:00

~Cites city poverty and economic vulnerability concerns~ Mayor Dwight C. Jones issued the following statement today:After listening to President Obama last night, I am compelled to speak out about the need for Congress to move forward responsibly on issues of great economic impact – addressing the debt crisis and the Federal budget. “It might be interesting to sit back and watch the partisan

Mayor Jones' Breastfeeding Commission

2011-07-12T10:10:00.004-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones Breastfeeding Commission Stephanie Ferguson PhD | Co-Chair, Mayor’s Breastfeeding Commission Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University Doris Moseley, MSM | Co-Chair, Mayor’s Breastfeeding Commission Director, Department of Social Services Health Care Amy Turner | Community Ed and Outreach Director, Bon Secours Virginia Stephanie Ferguson

Tourism Coordinator Selected to Enhance City's Tourism Efforts

2011-07-06T08:46:00.002-04:00

The City’s Chief Administrative Officer Byron Marshall today announced that Anedra Bourne has been selected as the Business Management Officer – Tourism Coordinator for the City’s Department of Economic and Community Development. Bourne will begin her new position on July 18, 2011. “Along with the recent hire of new Economic Development Director Lee Downey, Anedra’s talents as tourism

Mayor’s Vision to “Build A Better Richmond” Continues through Volunteerism

2011-06-12T09:31:00.000-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones created the Neighbor-to-Neighbor initiative to encourage volunteerism as a method of improving the quality of life for City of Richmond residents. Neighbor-to-Neighbor provides meaningful volunteer opportunities to help develop and strengthen the relationships between city residents. As the city continues to improve its economic development, the Mayor would like to increase

City to Kickoff 55th Annual Festival of Arts on June 10

2011-06-07T12:09:00.019-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones and the City of Richmond will kick off the 55th annual Festival of the Arts on Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. on the Dogwood Dell stage with the Upper East Side Big Band. The festival features 30 evenings of outdoor family entertainment at Dogwood Dell throughout out the summer that are free to attend. Other highlights of the annual summer festival include a Gospel Music Fest

Mayor Jones Request Community Feedback for City’s Sustainability Plan

2011-05-24T16:22:00.007-04:00

Mayor Jones is continuing his “green” efforts to help build Richmond a sustainable future. The Mayor will be hosting a community meeting, Thursday June 9, 2011, at Carillon Tower in Byrd Park, 1300 Blanton Avenue, from 6 to 8 p.m. All residents are strongly encouraged to attend. The City of Richmond will present work done to date on the Richmond Sustainability Plan and welcomes community

Richmond African Burial Ground Restoration to Begin

2011-05-23T16:00:00.002-04:00

WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones, City of RichmondWHAT: Removal of the asphalt from the Richmond African Burial GroundWHEN: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.WHERE: Richmond African Burial Ground at 1554 East Broad StreetBACKGROUND:Earlier this month, Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced that three contractors have joined forces to donate services to the city of Richmond for the removal of the asphalt and

Mayor Jones Announces Gift to City for African Burial Ground Asphalt and Gravel Removal

2011-05-04T16:54:00.002-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones today announced that three contractors have joined forces to donate services to the City for the removal of the asphalt and gravel from Richmond's African Burial Ground. J. E. Liesfeld Contractor, Inc., Dwight Snead Construction Company, and Ty's Hauling and Paving, Inc., have joined together to gift to the City the removal of the asphalt and gravel from the Burial Ground.

Coliseum Study Group Provides Reports on Coliseum Study

2011-01-25T12:40:00.003-05:00

The Coliseum Study Group has provided a report on their evaluation of the long-term options surrounding the Coliseum and the Greater Richmond area. Links to the three volume report are available below:ARENA MARKET VALIDATION AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY - Volume IARENA MARKET VALIDATION AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY - Volume 2ARENA MARKET VALIDATION AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY - Volume

City's Guide to Neighborhood Improvement

2010-07-22T17:19:00.003-04:00

The city has published an updated version of the City's Guide to Neighborhood Improvement. In order to keep the city's neighborhoods thriving and safe, it is important that both residents and city administration work together to maintain vibrant communities in which to live.This helpful booklet summarizes select city ordinances and additional information on penalties and fines. For questions not

Take the Challenge and Volunteer!

2010-07-20T15:32:00.003-04:00

Neighbor-to-Neighbor "100,000 Service Hour Challenge" is Mayor Dwight C. Jones' new volunteer initiative designed to promote service and volunteerism in the city of Richmond. As city residents, you can set an example by volunteering in city neighborhoods and encouraging others to join in brightening the lives of fellow Richmonders. You can help in many ways, such as serving as a resource in city

Mayor Announces Public Boating on Several City Lakes

2010-07-01T17:23:00.000-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced today an enhancement to several city parks by allowing non-powered watercraft on three city park lakes. Beginning today, visitors will be allowed to boat on Shields Lake and Swan Lake in William Byrd Park and on Forest Hill Lake in Forest Hill Park.“I believe residents will enjoy boating on these city lakes as it highlights the aesthetic beauty of our city parks as

Richmond Awarded Grant to Aid Neighbor-to-Neighbor Initiative

2010-07-01T16:28:00.000-04:00

The city of Richmond has been awarded the Cities of Service Leadership Grant to hire a Chief Service Officer who will develop and implement a comprehensive citywide service plan to promote volunteerism and coordinate with Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ Neighbor-to-Neighbor initiative. Richmond was one of ten cities selected to receive a $200,000 grant over two years, funded jointly by the Rockefeller

National League of Cities Selects Richmond to Participate in Educational Alignment for Young Children Initiative

2010-06-28T19:55:00.000-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced today that the National League of Cities (NLC) has chosen Richmond as one of only four municipalities to join with the NLC in planning and hosting local "community conversations" on the topic of improving outcomes for young children by third grade. Richmond was chosen for the Educational Alignment for Young Children Initiative (the Initiative) after interviews with

Pfizer Research and Development Facility Announcement

2010-06-25T16:33:00.000-04:00

WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones Bob Sledd, Senior Economic Advisor to the Governor Dr. Mark Gelbert, Senior VP, Global R&D, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Peter Chapman, Deputy CAO for Economic & Community Development WHAT: Pfizer Research & Development Facility Announcement WHEN:

Mayor Announces Richmond's Intent to Submit Promise Neighborhood Grant Application

2010-06-25T12:45:00.000-04:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Brandon, along with a collaborative of community organizations, announced today the intent to submit a Promise Neighborhood planning grant application to the U.S. Department of Education for the city’s East End. President Barack Obama will launch an initiative to create 20 Promise Neighborhoods in areas that have high

Mayor to Kick Off Youth Urban Conservation Corp

2010-06-17T16:44:00.000-04:00

WHAT: Mayor’s Youth Academy: Youth Urban Conservation Corp Kick-Off Event WHEN: Thursday, June 24, 2010 1 – 3 p.m. WHERE: Robinson Theater Community Arts Center 2903 Q Street BACKGROUND:On June 24, 2010, Mayor Dwight C. Jones will kick off the Mayor’s Youth Academy: Youth Urban Conservation Corps as a part of his “Ending Food

Participate in the National Town Meeting

2010-06-08T17:20:00.000-04:00

As a nation, we need to come together to put our country on a sustainable path by setting national priorities and making decisions about how we are going to pay for them.Unless we take necessary steps to plan for the future, our national deficit and mounting debt will grow out of control. Planning ahead so that our nation can support its highest priorities will help to ensure that our country is

Enter the 12th Annual National Arts Program

2010-05-24T16:52:00.000-04:00

The city's National Arts Program gives all artists, at all levels of skill, an opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner to compete for cash prizes and continuing education grants. The exhibit is judged by visual art professionals and is free to all.Over $3000 in prizes will be awarded. Types of media accepted include paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture, fine craft,

Mayor Jones and Bon Secours Announce East End Planning Initiative

2010-04-28T12:18:00.000-04:00

Goal is to build healthier, more vibrant Church Hill/Nine Mile CorridorMayor Dwight C. Jones and Peter J. Bernard, CEO of Bon Secours Virginia, announced today a public design workshop, best known as a charrette, to revitalize the East End and Nine Mile Road corridor. Key contributors to the process are the Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital.The

Mayor Jones Launches "Green Richmond Initiative"

2010-04-20T16:08:00.000-04:00

As the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day approaches, Mayor Dwight C. Jones brought into focus the city of Richmond's plans for sustainability during a press conference earlier today. Results of the city's first greenhouse gas emissions inventory were presented in conjunction with the announcement of the city's partnership with Earth Aid."I want the residents of Richmond to enjoy an improved quality

North Avenue and Westover Hills Libraries to Close for Renovations

2010-04-05T16:36:00.000-04:00

Two Richmond public libraries are closing this week to allow for substantial renovations. North Avenue Library will close for renovations at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, and Westover Hills Library will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 10. Both locations are expected to re-open in November of this year.To assist residents affected by the North Avenue Library closure, a temporary site with

Department of Social Services Opens Earned Income Tax Credit Site

2010-03-02T11:57:00.001-05:00

The free Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) tax preparation service for low income working individuals and families has begun at the Southside Community Services Center, 4100 Hull Street Rd. Certified DSS volunteers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from February 2, 2010 to April 14, 2010. Walk-in hours are from 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.2009 Tax Year EITC Income LimitsEarned income and adjusted

Welcome to the newly redesigned website for the city of Richmond!

2010-01-20T15:18:00.000-05:00

Many Richmond residents and visitors to the city depend on RichmondGov.com to provide useful information on city services and events. The site has been redesigned to provide clearer navigation and allow you to find the information you're looking for with ease. Please note that if you have specific RichmondGov web pages saved in your favorites folder, the links will appear broken and must be

Mayor Dwight Jones' State of the City Address

2010-01-19T11:05:00.000-05:00

Mayor Dwight C. Jones delivered his first State of the City address on Tuesday, January 26 at Richmond's CenterStage. Address highlights included the budget shortfalls the Jones’ Administration resolved in early 2009 as well as the strategy to overcome forecasted budgetary challenges. The Mayor also outlined future plans for economic development, schools, infrastructure, quality of life, public

Leaf Collection Schedule

2010-01-19T11:04:00.000-05:00

Click here to view the Department of Public Works' leaf collection schedule.

Richmond Stimulus Tracker

2010-01-19T11:01:00.002-05:00

Click here to view the city's initiative for stimulus spending.

What You Can Do To Stay Healthy

2010-01-19T11:01:00.001-05:00

The City of Richmond’s Office of Emergency Management is working closely with the Richmond City Health District to monitor the potential threat of swine flu in our city. As the number of cases in the nation continues to grow, it is prudent that we all take steps to ensure

Subscribe to Mayor's "Building a Better Richmond" Newsletter

2010-01-19T10:59:00.000-05:00

Citizens of Richmond, On November 4, 2008, you elected me to serve as Mayor of our great city. As we quickly approach the completion of our first 100 days, I will begin issuing a monthly electronic newsletter to provide you with an in depth look into your city government and our progress in making Richmond the tier one, first class city we know it can be. Click here to receive the "Building A

Free Inspections of Deck Construction

2010-01-11T12:16:00.000-05:00

All decks constructed in the City are required to have building permits and inspections by City inspectors. To ensure a deck passes inspection, it should be constructed to adhere to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Click here for a City Deck Construction Guide. Anyone having a deck on their property should have the deck inspected to make sure it is properly constructed, maintained