TODAY · 3 things you must know
  1. 1Ramp closures are scheduled at the Interstate 64 and Route 60 interchanges with Interstate 295.
  2. 2Richmond City Public Schools has set upcoming school start dates and a holiday closure.
  3. 3Local community reading events and storytimes are scheduled for October and November.

Road Work and Travel Alerts Drivers should prepare for ramp closures at the Interstate 64 and Route 60 interchanges with Interstate 295 this week. This is one of five traffic and safety reports among sixteen total local stories, which also include five breaking updates, four policy reports, and three city hall items.

School Calendar Dates Richmond City Public Schools will begin classes for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5, 6, and 9 on August 24, 2026. Students in grades 7 through 8 and 10 through 12 will start on August 25, 2026. The school division will be closed on September 4, 2026, for the Labor Day weekend holiday.

Upcoming Community Events Book Babies and Page Turners will take place on October 13. Later this fall, residents can attend Family Storytime on November 1, followed by SCRAP RVA Storytime and Craft on November 2.

Top State and Regional News Recent Virginia headlines include state revenue growth of $2.1 billion and the release of the 2026 College Health Guide. Other major stories cover a Department of Justice probe into William and Mary scholarships, as well as state news regarding cameras and elections.


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