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Fire Fleet Replacement and Facilities

The city wants to spend $480,000 replacing its live-fire training burn building, which firefighters use to practice safely. The commission recommended the funding move forward.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

Public Safety and City Updates

Richmond is seeing a decade-low drop in murders, while new Mayor Danny Avula steps up to handle the controversial Flock camera rollout. Meanwhile, locals are dealing with a school strike and celebrating VCU baseball's comeback.

Last discussed Oct 14, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

$1 million federal Safe Streets grant for Richmond

The city will accept $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for its Safe Streets and Roads for All program.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026