- 1Ramp closures are taking place at the Interstate 64 and Route 60 interchanges with Interstate 295.
- 2Richmond City Public Schools has outlined 180-day calendar start dates for August 2026.
- 3Local libraries and community spaces are hosting storytimes and reading programs in October and November.
Traffic and Road Closures A Richmond district traffic alert is in place this week for ramp closures at the Interstate 64 and Route 60 interchanges with Interstate 295. This is one of two traffic and safety stories among thirteen local reports this week, which also include four policy stories, two city hall updates, and two neighborhood features.
School Calendar Dates Richmond City Public Schools has scheduled the first day of school on the 180-day calendar for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5, grade 6, and grade 9 on August 24, 2026. Students in grades 7 through 8 and grades 10 through 12 will start their school year the following day on August 25, 2026.
Community Events Residents have multiple upcoming events to attend, beginning with Book Babies and Page Turners on October 13. Family Storytime is scheduled for November 1, followed by the SCRAP RVA Storytime and Craft gathering on November 2.
State and Regional Updates Virginia state revenue has increased by $2.1 billion, while Dominion is seeking a $922 million hike. Other top regional news includes a Department of Justice probe into William and Mary scholarships, alongside state news on cameras and elections.
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