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 outlined calendar dates for the 2026 school year and Labor Day holidays.
  3. 3Virginia revenue has increased by $2.1 billion, alongside ongoing state policy and education updates.

Traffic and Road Closures Drivers should prepare for ramp closures at the Interstate 64 and Route 60 interchanges with Interstate 295 this week. There is one road work notice active in the Richmond district. This comes as part of sixteen local stories tracked this week, including six focused on traffic and safety.

Richmond City Public Schools Schedule Richmond City Public Schools has marked the first day of school for grades 7 to 8 and 10 to 12 on August 25, 2026, under the 180-day calendar. Schools will be closed for the Labor Day Weekend Holiday on September 4, 2026. Richmond Public Schools will also be closed on September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Community Events and State Headlines Local library and neighborhood gatherings include Book Babies and Page Turners on October 13, Family Storytime on November 1, and SCRAP RVA Storytime and Craft on November 2. Top state news includes Virginia revenue growing by $2.1 billion and discussions surrounding a Virginia school nurse mandate. Other major reports include a Department of Justice probe into William and Mary scholarships and the 2026 College Health Guide.


This briefing was automatically compiled by TNT from public sources — county notices, library and school calendars, and local news. Please confirm important dates and details on the official source.